I Grow Chicago NFP
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2021 · Form 990 · revenue $807K · expenses $1.4M · assets $3.1M
- EIN
- 46-1200279
- Address
- 415 E North Water Street 2503, Chicago, IL 60611
- Website
- https://www.igrowchicago.org
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary
- Ruling date
- -
- IRS status
- Exemption revoked May 15, 2025 for not filing a return three years in a row (automatic revocation; posted August 12, 2025) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
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Mission
The mission of I Grow Chicago is to grow Englewood from surviving to thriving through community connection, skill building, and opportunity.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
6 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Estrada | President | 2021 | $422,513 | $422,513 | 5 |
| Theresa Nihill | Vice President | 2021 | $262,773 | $262,773 | 8 |
| James C Baldwin | Treasurer | 2021 | $219,563 | $219,563 | 5 |
| Zelda Mayer (former) | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 2018-2019 | $50,558 | $96,183 | 1 |
| Erin Vogel (former) | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 2018-2019 | $43,875 | $89,500 | 1 |
| Quentin Mables (former) | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTR | 2018-2019 | $46,408 | $82,658 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
25 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie M Smith | Secretary | 2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 4 |
| Ashley Joyce | Chair | 2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robbin Carroll (former) | BOARD CO-CHAIR | 2015-2020 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lara Moynihan (former) | BOARD CO-CHAIR | 2018-2020 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Ruder (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018-2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gwen Johnson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018-2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Evan Lyon (former) | TREASURER | 2019-2020 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ellie Bahrmasel (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Venu Gupta (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rori Deleon (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eugene G Lipov (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kina Collins (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Inger Burnett-Ziegler (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karapal Kaur (former) | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 2017-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| James B Bolin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Vanessa Mussatto (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brian K Speers (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Cooper (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karampal Kaur (former) | Director | 2015-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shiva Singh Khalsa Resigned (former) | Director | 2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joseph Jacksonresigned 1116 (former) | Director | 2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Caila Lipovsky Resigned 416 (former) | DIRECTOR\SECY | 2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shiva Singh Khalsa (former) | Director | 2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joseph Jackson (former) | Director | 2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Caila Lipovsky (former) | DIRECTOR\SECY | 2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2021 · 5 people listed · 3 paid, $905K · 12 employees · 225 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Estrada | President | 2 | $0 | $396,883 | $25,630 | $422,513 | 5 |
| Theresa Nihill | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $241,480 | $21,293 | $262,773 | 8 |
| James Baldwin | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $215,000 | $4,563 | $219,563 | 5 |
| Leslie Smith | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| Ashley Joyce | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · none paid · 12 employees · 225 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBBIN CARROLL | BOARD CO-CHAIR | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LARA MOYNIHAN | BOARD CO-CHAIR | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS RUDER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GWEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EVAN LYON | TREASURER | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLIE BAHRMASEL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VENU GUPTA | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 13 people listed · 3 paid, $141K · 6 employees · 500 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZELDA MAYER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $50,558 | $0 | $0 | $50,558 | 1 |
| QUENTIN MABLES | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTR | 40 | $46,408 | $0 | $0 | $46,408 | 1 |
| ERIN VOGEL | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $43,875 | $0 | $0 | $43,875 | 1 |
| ROBBIN CARROLL | PRES/TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LARA MOYNIHAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RORI DELEON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS RUDER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GWEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EVAN LYON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLIE BAHRMASEL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EUGENE G LIPOV | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KINA COLLINS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| INGER BURNETT-ZIEGLER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 14 people listed · 3 paid, $128K · 5 employees · 150 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN VOGEL | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $45,625 | $0 | $0 | $45,625 | 1 |
| ZELDA MAYER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $45,625 | $0 | $0 | $45,625 | 1 |
| QUENTIN MABLES | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 40 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $36,250 | 1 |
| ROBBIN CARROLL | PRES/TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARAPAL KAUR | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EUGENE G LIPOV | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES B BOLIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VANESSA MUSSATTO | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN K SPEERS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT COOPER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GWEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS RUDER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KINA COLLINS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LARA MOYNIHAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 7 people listed · none paid · 6 employees · 150 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBBIN CARROLL | PRES\TREAS\DIRE | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARAPAL KAUR | DIRECTOR\SECY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EUGENE G LIPOV | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES B BOLIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VANESSA MUSSATTO | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN K SPEERS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT COOPER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 9 people listed · none paid · 6 employees · 150 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBBIN CARROLL | PRES\TREAS\DIRE | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARAMPAL KAUR | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EUGENE G LIPOV | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES B BOLIN | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VANESSA MUSSATTO | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHIVA SINGH KHALSA RESIGNED | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH JACKSONRESIGNED 1116 | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAILA LIPOVSKY RESIGNED 416 | DIRECTOR\SECY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT COOPER | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 9 people listed · none paid · 2 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBBIN CARROLL | PRES\TREAS\DIRE | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EUGENE G LIPOV | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARAMPAL KAUR | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VANESSA MUSSATTO | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHIVA SINGH KHALSA | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH JACKSON | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAILA LIPOVSKY | DIRECTOR\SECY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES B BOLIN | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT COOPER | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $807,384 | $1,363,192 | $3,148,160 | $3,049,173 | $807,238 | $0 | $0 | 12 | 225 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,585,683 | $995,318 | $3,754,427 | $3,680,743 | $2,582,866 | $0 | $0 | 12 | 225 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,000,678 | $528,821 | $2,400,536 | $2,383,969 | $877,838 | $0 | $140,842 | 6 | 500 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,130,003 | $556,633 | $2,075,922 | $2,059,548 | $1,032,974 | $0 | $127,500 | 5 | 150 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,483,800 | $382,896 | $1,467,051 | $1,467,051 | $1,467,402 | $0 | $137,627 | 6 | 150 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $440,317 | $356,025 | $368,922 | $368,922 | $440,314 | $0 | $0 | 6 | 150 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $196,986 | $198,562 | $284,630 | $284,630 | $196,381 | $0 | $0 | 2 | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES Chicago, IL · 4 people in common (James C Baldwin, Leslie M Smith, Ricardo Estrada) · related organization (Schedule R)
- HOWARD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Chicago, IL · 4 people in common (James C Baldwin, Leslie M Smith, Ricardo Estrada)
- FAMILY SHELTER SERVICE INC Wheaton, IL · 4 people in common (James C Baldwin, Leslie M Smith, Ricardo Estrada) · related organization (Schedule R)
- METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES DUPAGE Wheaton, IL · 3 people in common (James C Baldwin, Ricardo Estrada, Theresa Nihill) · related organization (Schedule R)
- THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS Downers Grove, IL · 1 person in common (Theresa Nihill)
- DUPAGE HEALTH COALITION Carol Stream, IL · 1 person in common (Theresa Nihill)
- DUPAGE FEDERATION ON HUMAN SERVICES REFORM Lombard, IL · 1 person in common (Theresa Nihill)
Funders of this organization
35 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,587,720 in all, tax years 2014 to 2022; the 25 largest shown (all 35). Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TOPFER FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “I GROW CHICAGO NFP” | 2016-2020 | 10 | $320,220 | 2020 | $115,600 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2022 | 7 | $239,805 | 2022 | $5,150 | show |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2022 | 7 | $173,700 | 2022 | $8,000 | show |
| Glasser and Rosenthal Family Foundation | Public charity | Exact | 2017-2020 | 4 | $130,000 | 2020 | $70,000 | show |
| BLS FAMILY FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2017-2019 | 3 | $115,000 | 2019 | $30,000 | show |
| IMPACT GRANTS CHICAGO | Public charity | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $100,000 | 2019 | $100,000 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2022 | 4 | $66,830 | 2022 | $6,794 | show |
| UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC | Public charity | Exact | 2019-2021 | 3 | $60,001 | 2021 | $23,333 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2021 | 4 | $55,360 | 2021 | $8,730 | show |
| JOYCE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “I Grow Chicago NFP” | 2020 | 1 | $47,369 | 2020 | $47,369 | show |
| ROBERT U AND ROBERTA GOLDMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2018-2021 | 4 | $35,000 | 2021 | $7,500 | show |
| CHICAGO BULLS CHARITIES | Public charity | Exact | 2019-2020 | 2 | $30,000 | 2020 | $20,000 | show |
| STRIDES FOR PEACE INC | Public charity | Exact | 2018-2019 | 2 | $30,000 | 2019 | $12,500 | show |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2020-2021 | 2 | $29,600 | 2021 | $12,500 | show |
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “I GROW CHICAGO NFP” | 2014, 2020 | 3 | $25,100 | 2020 | $20,100 | show |
| IMC CHICAGO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “I GROW CHICAGO NFP” | 2020 | 1 | $13,947 | 2020 | $13,947 | show |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2020 | 1 | $12,000 | 2020 | $12,000 | show |
| CRADLES TO CRAYONS INC | Public charity | Exact | 2020 | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 | $10,000 | show |
| GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2020 | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 | $10,000 | show |
| PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2018 | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 | $10,000 | show |
| THE COMMUNITY FDN OF MIDDLE TN INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018 | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 | $10,000 | show |
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2017 | 2 | $10,000 | 2017 | $5,000 | show |
| BOSTON FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016 | 1 | $9,500 | 2016 | $9,500 | show |
| JOHN BUCK COMPANY FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $8,000 | 2019 | $8,000 | show |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER | Public charity | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $7,150 | 2019 | $7,150 | show |
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO WOF NFP | IL | S20 | $2,199 | $1,149 | Chief Operating Officer | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x, same state |
| KBA - CHICAGO NFP | IL | Not reported | $12,010 | $12,010 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x, same state |
| 350 CHICAGO NFP | IL | C35 | $25,457 | $49,552 | PRESIDENT | $36,667 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x, same state |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 3 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
| Grantor | Type | Total given | Grants | Organizations funded | Years | Which ones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING funds this one | DAF sponsor | $24,000 | 3 | 1 | 2022–2024 | 350 CHICAGO NFP |
| BEN & JERRYS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $23,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023–2023 | 350 CHICAGO NFP |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2021 · Form 990 · $1,363,192 spent · pay $561,364 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $498,977 | $386,347 | $104,000 | $8,630 | 36.6% | |
| Occupancy | $254,369 | $254,369 | - | - | 18.7% | |
| Fees: management | $252,633 | - | $252,633 | - | 18.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Participant Costs | $116,562 | $116,399 | - | $163 | 8.6% |
| Fees: accounting | $45,274 | - | $45,274 | - | 3.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $38,247 | $9,740 | $28,507 | - | 2.8% | |
| Insurance | $31,393 | $3,453 | $27,940 | - | 2.3% | |
| Office expenses | $25,374 | $24,986 | - | $388 | 1.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $24,140 | $16,020 | $7,455 | $665 | 1.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $20,979 | $20,979 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Mediation Settlement | $15,000 | $15,000 | - | - | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | Food | $14,405 | $14,405 | - | - | 1.1% |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,950 | $12,950 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $11,714 | - | $11,714 | - | 0.9% | |
| Travel | $1,175 | - | $1,175 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,363,192 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $995,318 spent · pay $555,607 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll taxes | $299,791 | $270,176 | $18,178 | $11,437 | 30.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $255,816 | $198,372 | $32,400 | $25,044 | 25.7% | |
| Fees: management | $134,468 | $75,103 | $49,777 | $9,588 | 13.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PARTICIPANT COSTS | $110,198 | $106,148 | - | $4,050 | 11.1% |
| Occupancy | $74,759 | $74,759 | - | - | 7.5% | |
| Office expenses | $43,185 | $32,557 | $6,640 | $3,988 | 4.3% | |
| Insurance | $22,132 | - | $22,132 | - | 2.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,126 | $19,076 | $2,050 | - | 2.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $21,045 | $21,045 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | FOOD | $12,798 | $12,687 | $71 | $40 | 1.3% |
| Total | $995,318 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $528,821 spent · pay $203,736 · grants $0 · events $42,139
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $140,842 | $140,842 | - | - | 26.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $52,147 | $50,347 | - | $1,800 | 9.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $49,465 | $38,493 | $3,010 | $7,962 | 9.4% | |
| Occupancy | $49,109 | $49,109 | - | - | 9.3% | |
| Office expenses | $43,040 | $40,731 | $556 | $1,753 | 8.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PARTICIPANT COSTS | $34,689 | $34,689 | - | - | 6.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,697 | $24,117 | $565 | $15 | 4.7% | |
| Insurance | $23,829 | $17,870 | $5,959 | - | 4.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $22,781 | - | $22,781 | - | 4.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $21,418 | $21,418 | - | - | 4.1% | |
| Travel | $15,346 | $15,346 | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $13,429 | $12,350 | $913 | $166 | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $13,060 | $12,756 | $304 | - | 2.5% |
| Other (as described) | FOOD | $12,274 | $12,202 | $34 | $38 | 2.3% |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $6,535 | $6,535 | - | - | 1.2% |
| Fees: legal | $6,160 | $320 | $5,840 | - | 1.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $155,888 | $42,139 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $528,821 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $556,633 spent · pay $157,502 · grants $0 · events $46,583
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $127,500 | $127,500 | - | - | 22.9% | |
| Other (as described) | PARTICIPANT COSTS | $121,555 | $37,709 | $106 | $83,740 | 21.8% |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $73,768 | $73,768 | - | - | 13.3% |
| Fees: other services | $42,188 | $38,561 | $3,565 | $62 | 7.6% | |
| Office expenses | $37,351 | $22,864 | $6,966 | $7,521 | 6.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $27,652 | $26,505 | $573 | $574 | 5.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $21,211 | $9,253 | $11,945 | $13 | 3.8% | |
| Occupancy | $20,089 | $19,718 | $275 | $96 | 3.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,576 | $1,759 | - | $13,817 | 2.8% | |
| Insurance | $13,281 | $8,349 | $4,932 | - | 2.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $13,152 | $13,152 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Travel | $12,511 | $12,328 | $55 | $128 | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | FOOD | $10,898 | $10,885 | $4 | $9 | 2.0% |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $10,434 | $10,414 | $10 | $10 | 1.9% |
| All other expenses | $5,299 | $5,258 | $21 | $20 | 1.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $2,350 | $2,341 | $5 | $4 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,818 | $793 | $1,024 | $1 | 0.3% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $136,885 | $46,583 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $556,633 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $382,896 spent · pay $137,627 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $137,627 | $123,864 | $6,881 | $6,882 | 35.9% | |
| Other (as described) | DONATED SUPPLIES | $69,430 | $62,487 | $3,472 | $3,471 | 18.1% |
| Other (as described) | PARTICIPANT COSTS | $43,918 | $39,526 | $2,196 | $2,196 | 11.5% |
| Office expenses | $25,776 | $23,199 | $1,289 | $1,288 | 6.7% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $18,030 | $16,227 | $902 | $901 | 4.7% |
| Occupancy | $15,601 | $14,041 | $780 | $780 | 4.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,149 | $13,634 | $758 | $757 | 4.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $14,761 | $13,285 | $738 | $738 | 3.9% | |
| Insurance | $10,407 | $9,366 | $520 | $521 | 2.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $6,255 | $5,630 | $313 | $312 | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $6,197 | $5,577 | $310 | $310 | 1.6% |
| All other expenses | $6,100 | $5,490 | $305 | $305 | 1.6% | |
| Travel | $5,948 | $5,353 | $298 | $297 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: management | $5,292 | $4,763 | $265 | $264 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,405 | $2,165 | $120 | $120 | 0.6% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $16,303 | $0 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $382,896 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $356,025 spent · pay $110,026 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $101,185 | $95,976 | $3,300 | $1,909 | 28.4% | |
| Other (as described) | NBRHOOD SUPPORT FROM DONATIONS | $83,710 | $83,710 | - | - | 23.5% |
| All other expenses | $50,115 | $46,780 | $3,335 | - | 14.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $20,215 | $7,265 | $8,952 | $3,998 | 5.7% | |
| Other (as described) | NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT | $19,696 | $19,696 | - | - | 5.5% |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM SERVICES-LIFE AFTER SH | $15,292 | $15,292 | - | - | 4.3% |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM SERVICES-GARDEN | $15,096 | $15,096 | - | - | 4.2% |
| Occupancy | $11,983 | $11,504 | $360 | $119 | 3.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $8,841 | $8,398 | $279 | $164 | 2.5% | |
| Office expenses | $8,400 | $8,064 | $252 | $84 | 2.4% | |
| Insurance | $7,791 | $7,479 | $234 | $78 | 2.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,000 | - | $5,000 | - | 1.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,941 | $4,744 | $148 | $49 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,760 | - | $3,760 | - | 1.1% | |
| Total | $356,025 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $198,562 spent · pay $80,613 · grants $0 · events $7,894
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $72,107 | $36,054 | $36,053 | - | 36.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $37,436 | $17,120 | $20,316 | - | 18.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $18,827 | $18,827 | - | - | 9.5% |
| Other (as described) | NBRHOOD SUPPORT FROM DONATIONS | $17,520 | $17,520 | - | - | 8.8% |
| All other expenses | $10,082 | $2,640 | $5,592 | $1,850 | 5.1% | |
| Office expenses | $9,947 | - | $9,947 | - | 5.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $8,506 | $4,253 | $4,253 | - | 4.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENTS | $7,894 | $7,894 | - | - | 4.0% |
| Insurance | $5,816 | - | $5,816 | - | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | FARM SUPPLIES | $5,643 | $5,643 | - | - | 2.8% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,784 | - | $4,784 | - | 2.4% | |
| Total | $198,562 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 0 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|
Trademarks
6 US trademarks, 2 live.
- I GROW CHICAGO, NFP 6 marks, IL EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALING THE HOOD | 88348597 | 2019-03-20 | Abandoned | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| STRIVE TO THRIVE | 88348578 | 2019-03-20 | Registration cancelled | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-06-10 |
| BUILDING A CULTURE OF HOPE | 88348562 | 2019-03-20 | Registered | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-02-18 |
| GATHER GALA | 88348526 | 2019-03-20 | Registered | TRTDXFAP, file of 2025-04-30 |
| GATHER IN SWEAT | 88348478 | 2019-03-20 | Registration cancelled | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-04-29 |
| I GROW CHICAGO | 88348459 | 2019-03-20 | Registration cancelled | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-08-05 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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