Civic Intelligence

Purple Asparagus

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 20-3000012

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Dec 12, 2019

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

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

58th percentile

7.2%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$40,000

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.1% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

65th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

53%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$116,974

Up $13,452 (+13%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$115,555

Up $15,375 (+15%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$1,419

Down $1,923 (-58%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$220,398

Up $76,044 (+53%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$204,464

Up $1,068 (+0.5%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$15,934

Up $74,976 (+127%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th 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

2019

Assets$116,974
Liabilities$1,419
Net Assets$115,555
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th 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

2019

Revenue$220,398
Expenses$204,464
Net Income$15,934
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Dec 12, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$235,221
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$85,724$97,348▲ $11,624
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$10,922$11,138▲ $216
Accounts Receivable$6,078$7,492▲ $1,414
Total Assets$103,522$116,974▲ $13,452
Other Assets Total$798$996▲ $198
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,342$1,419▼ $1,923
Total Liabilities$3,342$1,419▼ $1,923
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$100,180$115,555▲ $15,375
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$100,180$115,555▲ $15,375
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$103,522$116,974▲ $13,452
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Melissa GrahamExecutive DirectorFT$40,000$40,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael LevyChair
Bradley A BonneauDirector
Danielle CalderoneDirector
Gil SharonDirector
Kay ChristDirector
Susan MiszewskiDirector
T Alex OwensDirector
Vova KaganDirector
Jennifer JahnSecretary
Matt RalphTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$180,051
Program Service Revenue
$12,383
Investment Income
$205
Other Revenue
$27,759
All Other Contributions
$162,376
Change in Net Assets
$15,934
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$123,138
Other Expenses$81,326
Total Fundraising Expense$27,249
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$59,326$13,348$1,483$74,157
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$32,000$7,200$800$40,000
Fees for Services Other--$19,738$19,738
Occupancy$8,940$2,235-$11,175
Payroll Taxes$7,186$1,615$180$8,981
Advertising$6,867--$6,867
Insurance$2,192$2,192-$4,384
Office Expenses$715$180$1,886$2,781
All Other Expenses$2,450--$2,450
Information Technology$1,958$489-$2,447
Other Expenses$2,427-$3,162$2,427
Conferences and Meetings-$1,454-$1,454
Fees for Services Accounting-$830-$830
Travel$210$52-$262
Total Functional Expenses$147,620$29,595$27,249$204,464
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$42,582
Fundraising Direct Expenses$14,823
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Purple by Night$59,407$41,732$8,108$33,624
Total Events$59,407$41,732$14,823$26,909
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 Board Chair, Treasurer and CEO prior to filing.”

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
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
3129067622
Signed
2019-12-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melissa Graham
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
70

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 Board Chair, Treasurer and CEO prior to filing.
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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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$116,974
Liabilities
$1,419
Net assets
$115,555
Revenue
$220,398
Expenses
$204,464
Net income
$15,934
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