Friends Of Sears Sunken Garden is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Sears Sunken Garden 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 12/2023, Friends Of Sears Sunken Garden generated $263.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $36.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.3% per year over the past 2 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF SEARS SUNKEN GARDEN PROMOTES AND ASSISTS IN THE REDESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HISTORIC SEARS SUNKEN GARDEN LOCATED IN THE NORTH LAWNDALE NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PROMOTES GARDENING AND HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION AT THE SEARS SUNKEN GARDEN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DESIGN: WORKING WITH GARDEN DESIGNERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION EXPERTS, AND ENGINEERS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE NEW DESIGN FOR SEARS SUNKEN GARDEN THAN OVERSEE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION.
EDUCATION: HOST A SERIES OF COMMUNITY EVENTS TO EDUCATE NEIGHBORS AND RESIDENTS ABOUT GARDEN DESIGN AND THE BASICS OF HORTICULTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Reshorna Fitzpatrick President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Caroline Oboyle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Patricia Needham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Demetrius Barbee Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Laura Ekasetya Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mamie Gray Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $261,720 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $261,720 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,000 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,219 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $263,939 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,756 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,765 |
Office expenses | $3,197 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,450 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $36,095 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $326,861 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $326,861 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $248 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $248 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $326,613 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $326,861 |