The Trotter Legacy
- Assets
- $364.3k
- Revenue
- $350.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- St Charles, IL
- Founding
- 04/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-1315007
Organization Overview
The Trotter Legacy, operating under the name The Trotter Project, is located in St Charles, IL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Trotter Project employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trotter Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Trotter Project generated $350.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $423.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Trotter Project has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $301,341. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS TO CREATE, INNOVATE, AND ADVANCES PLACE-BASED CULINARY ARTS LEARNING AND PROMOTE FOOD SECURITY. OUR FULL CIRCLE, PLACE-BASED PROGRAMMING WORKS TO OPEN PATHWAYS FOR KIDS & THEIR FAMILIES TO ENRICH THEIR OWN TABLES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. FROM FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, TO CULINARY CLASSES AND TOURS, TO SCHOLARSHIP AND MENTORSHIP IN THE CULINARY ARTS AND AGRICULTURE, OUR AIM IS TO CREATE BRIDGES THAT EMPOWER HEALTHY MENUS IN EVERY COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS OPEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CULINARY PROGRAMS-SUMMER CAMPS, AFTER SCHOOL COOKING COMPETITIONS, EXCELLENCE LUNCHES AND IN SCHOOL DEMONSTRATIONS AND CHEF EDUCATOR CONNECTIONS.
SCHOLARSHIPS- WE INTRODUCED OUR FIRST EVER AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP NAMED AFTER FARMER LEE JONES IN 2021 ALONG WITH OUR OTHER CULINARY SCHOLARSHIPS.
FARM TO CLASSROOM GARDENS- WE PROVIDE FARM TO CLASSROOM PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES SO THAT STUDENT MAY LEARN HANDS-ON SKILLS TO GROW AND EAT HEALTHY FOOD. OUR GARDEN AT THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ENGLEWOOD, OUR AUSTIN GROWS INDOOR GARDEN, AND THE LETTUCE GROW INDOOR FARMSTANDS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Derrek Miller CEO | Officer | 40 | $123,829 |
Robert Houde President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Michael Taus Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Joseph Campagna Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Marilyn Jackson Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jayne Portnoy Assistant Sec | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $350,177 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $350,177 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $32 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $350,209 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $24,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,829 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $111,885 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,111 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $807 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,667 |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,411 |
| Office expenses | $6,093 |
| Information technology | $1,440 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $480 |
| Travel | $11,540 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,349 |
| Insurance | $12,998 |
| All other expenses | $4,443 |
| Total functional expenses | $423,160 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,917 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $190,310 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $84,033 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $364,260 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,066 |
| Total liabilities | $4,066 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $354,194 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $364,260 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Trotter Legacy has awarded $30,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA PURPOSE: Student Educational Fees | $10,000 |
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE PURPOSE: Student Educational Fees | $10,000 |
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Student Educational Fees | $10,000 |