Civic Intelligence

Purple Asparagus

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 20-3000012

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

Organization Profilepurpleasparagus.org
2545 West Diversey Avenue No 214Chicago, IL 60647

(312) 906-7622

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

10th percentile

-41%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$25,414

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.6% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-38%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-48%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$103,522

Down $64,457 (-38%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$100,180

Down $59,042 (-37%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$3,342

Down $5,415 (-62%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Down

$144,354

Down $135,136 (-48%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$203,396

Up $33,070 (+19%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$59,042

Down $168,206 (-154%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $43,158Liabilities 2012: $546Net Assets 2012: $42,6122012Assets 2013: $57,884Liabilities 2013: $3,422Net Assets 2013: $54,4622013Assets 2014: $107,854Liabilities 2014: $1,881Net Assets 2014: $105,9732014Assets 2015: $85,450Liabilities 2015: $9,8932015Assets 2016: $71,067Liabilities 2016: $21,009Net Assets 2016: $50,0582016Assets 2017: $167,979Liabilities 2017: $8,757Net Assets 2017: $159,2222017Assets 2018: $103,522Liabilities 2018: $3,342Net Assets 2018: $100,1802018Assets 2019: $116,974Liabilities 2019: $1,419Net Assets 2019: $115,5552019Assets 2020: $81,846Liabilities 2020: $18,063Net Assets 2020: $63,7832020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$103,522
Liabilities$3,342
Net Assets$100,180
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2012: $74,153Expenses 2012: $47,598Net Income 2012: $26,5552012Revenue 2013: $82,829Expenses 2013: $70,979Net Income 2013: $11,8502013Revenue 2014: $143,882Expenses 2014: $92,371Net Income 2014: $51,5112014Revenue 2015: $24,295Expenses 2015: $54,711Net Income 2015: -$30,4162015Revenue 2016: $115,539Expenses 2016: $141,039Net Income 2016: -$25,5002016Revenue 2017: $279,490Expenses 2017: $170,326Net Income 2017: $109,1642017Revenue 2018: $144,354Expenses 2018: $203,396Net Income 2018: -$59,0422018Revenue 2019: $220,398Expenses 2019: $204,464Net Income 2019: $15,9342019Revenue 2020: $118,085Expenses 2020: $166,561Net Income 2020: -$48,4762020Revenue 2021: $20,830Expenses 2021: $35,625Net Income 2021: -$14,7952021

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$144,354
Expenses$203,396
Net Income-$59,042
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$155,537
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Purple asparagus' goal is to help children learn about food. Purple asparagus is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing families back to the table, by promoting and enjoing all the things associated with good eating. By sharing food, we strenghten family and community ties, support local farmers and producers, gain respect for the earth and for the diversity of cultures all over it and pass important traditions on to the next generation. We seek to be a primary resource in our community for educational food-related activities families of all kinds. Purple asparagus believes that adding enjoyment to a child's diet is essential to the battle against obesity. The corporation's activities are intended to bring chldren and families back to the table to strenghten the bonds of family, no matter how extended.

Educate children, families and the community about eating that's good for the body and the planet

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$96,687$85,724▼ $10,963
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$10,821$10,922▲ $101
Accounts Receivable$58,231$6,078▼ $52,153
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,442--
Total Assets$167,979$103,522▼ $64,457
Other Assets Total$798$798→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$3,970--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,787$3,342▼ $1,445
Total Liabilities$8,757$3,342▼ $5,415
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$159,222$100,180▼ $59,042
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$159,222$100,180▼ $59,042
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$167,979$103,522▼ $64,457
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Melissa GrahamExecutive DirectorPT$25,414$25,414

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lori RenziChair
Alexis OwensDirector
Chrissy LosassoDirector
Christy LevyDirector
Kay ChristDirector
Michael LevyDirector
Vova KaganDirector
Jennifer JahnSecretary
Kinga PecakTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$134,223
Program Service Revenue
$7,590
Investment Income
$102
Other Revenue
$2,439
All Other Contributions
$80,902
Change in Net Assets
$-59,042
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$122,883
Other Expenses$80,513
Total Fundraising Expense$43,291
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$56,332$8,894$8,894$74,120
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,214$4,771$4,771$39,756
Fees for Services Other--$9,400$9,400
Payroll Taxes$6,845$1,081$1,081$9,007
Occupancy$6,067$958$958$7,983
Advertising$6,800--$6,800
Office Expenses$2,346$554$3,086$5,986
Insurance$1,300$3,779$205$5,284
Other Expenses$4,000-$2,567$2,567
Conferences and Meetings$2,052$513-$2,565
Information Technology$1,790--$1,790
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,773-$1,773
All Other Expenses$1,359--$1,359
Travel$285$71-$356
Total Functional Expenses$137,711$22,394$43,291$203,396
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$13,622
Fundraising Direct Expenses$11,183
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Purple by Night$66,943$13,622-$13,622
Total Events$66,943$13,622$11,183$2,439
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Form 990 was prepared by an outside accountant and reviewed by the Organization's Treasurer and Executive Director. Prior to filing, the 990 was sent to each Board Member.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Bylaws require Board members and employees to report any possible conflict of interest to the Board Chair or Executive Director. Conflicts are processed in accordance with the Organization's Conflict of Interest Policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The Board Chair and other Board Members evaluate the Executive Director's performance. The Board sets the Executive Director's compensation prior to the start of the fiscal year. The Board, with input from the Executive Director, sets compensation for key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon written request and throguh public disclosure of the Form 990 and related schedules.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Purple Asparagus
EIN
20-3000012
Phone
3129067622
Address
2545 West Diversey Avenue No 214, Chicago, IL 60647

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Graham
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3129067622
Signed
2018-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melissa Graham
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
85

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643
Preparer
Paul Betlinski
Phone
7737794720
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Form 990 was prepared by an outside accountant and reviewed by the Organization's Treasurer and Executive Director. Prior to filing, the 990 was sent to each Board Member.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Bylaws require Board members and employees to report any possible conflict of interest to the Board Chair or Executive Director. Conflicts are processed in accordance with the Organization's Conflict of Interest Policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board Chair and other Board Members evaluate the Executive Director's performance. The Board sets the Executive Director's compensation prior to the start of the fiscal year. The Board, with input from the Executive Director, sets compensation for key employees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon written request and throguh public disclosure of the Form 990 and related schedules.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$103,522
Liabilities
$3,342
Net assets
$100,180
Revenue
$144,354
Expenses
$203,396
Net income
-$59,042
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.36$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.18$0.64$1.18$1.67$0.48
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.01$1.16$2.20$2.04$0.16
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.03$1.00$1.44$2.03$0.59
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.68$0.09$1.59$2.79$1.70$1.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.21$0.50$1.16$1.41$0.26
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.85$0.10$0.24$0.55$0.30
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.02$1.06$1.44$0.92$0.52
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.03$0.54$0.83$0.71$0.12
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.01$0.43$0.74$0.48$0.27