Civic Intelligence

Purple Asparagus

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 20-3000012

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Feb 22, 2021

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

(773) 991-1920

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

14th percentile

-41%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$45,000

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 38.1% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-30%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-46%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Down

$81,846

Down $35,128 (-30%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$63,783

Down $51,772 (-45%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$18,063

Up $16,644 (+1173%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Down

$118,085

Down $102,313 (-46%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$166,561

Down $37,903 (-19%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$48,476

Down $64,410 (-404%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th 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

2020

Assets$81,846
Liabilities$18,063
Net Assets$63,783
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th 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

2020

Revenue$118,085
Expenses$166,561
Net Income-$48,476
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Feb 22, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$118,085
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$97,348$67,614▼ $29,734
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$11,138$11,147▲ $9
Accounts Receivable$7,492$2,089▼ $5,403
Total Assets$116,974$81,846▼ $35,128
Other Assets Total$996$996→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$17,885-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,419$178▼ $1,241
Total Liabilities$1,419$18,063▲ $16,644
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$115,555$63,783▼ $51,772
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$115,555$63,783▼ $51,772
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$116,974$81,846▼ $35,128
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Melissa GrahamExecutive DirectorFT$45,000$45,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael LevyChair
Kay ChristGovernance Chair
Danielle Calderone WattsDirector
Erica WilliamsDirector
Gil SharonDirector
Raeanne SarazenDirector
Susan MiszewskiDirector
Matthew RalphTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$103,508
Program Service Revenue
$14,459
Investment Income
$118
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$103,008
Change in Net Assets
$-48,476
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$111,444
Other Expenses$55,117
Total Fundraising Expense$15,120
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$42,706$10,677-$53,383
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,000$10,000-$50,000
Fees for Services Other--$13,025$13,025
Occupancy$8,863$2,216-$11,079
Payroll Taxes$6,449$1,612-$8,061
Advertising$4,100--$4,100
Office Expenses$969$1,926-$2,895
Insurance$925$926-$1,851
Conferences and Meetings-$1,403-$1,403
Other Expenses$858-$2,095$858
Fees for Services Accounting-$720-$720
All Other Expenses$189$47-$236
Travel$165$41-$206
Total Functional Expenses$121,873$29,568$15,120$166,561
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
7739911920
Address
2545 West Diversey Avenue No 214, Chicago, IL 60647

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Graham
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
7739911920
Signed
2021-02-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melissa Graham
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
3
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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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$81,846
Liabilities
$18,063
Net assets
$63,783
Revenue
$118,085
Expenses
$166,561
Net income
-$48,476
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