Civic Intelligence

The Peterson Garden Project Inc Nfp

EIN 27-2417699 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Peterson garden project (the organization) (pgp) is an illinois not-for- profit community volunteer organization committed to working with community members throughout the chicago area to create and sustain food-producing urban gardens, and increase community building in neighborhoods. The organization was formed in 2010. The resources provided by the pgp for community gardens include securing land, design, and construction of gardens, leadership, education as well as best practices, outreach and maintenance. Activity approximates 8 gardens, 1039 plots, 800 volunteers and 3636 gardeners.

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4750 N Sheridan Rd Ste 200Chicago, IL 60640

www.petersongarden.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.62x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

38th percentile

-3.4%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

87th percentile

54%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

39%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Up

$50,337

Up $17,693 (+54%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$81,703

Up $64,805 (+384%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

-$31,366

Down $47,112 (-299%) from 2014

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$367,645

Up $103,620 (+39%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$380,221

Up $106,389 (+39%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$12,576

Down $2,769 (-28%) from 2014

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2013: $31,146Liabilities 2013: $5,593Net Assets 2013: $25,5532013Assets 2014: $32,644Liabilities 2014: $16,898Net Assets 2014: $15,7462014Assets 2015: $50,337Liabilities 2015: $81,703Net Assets 2015: -$31,3662015

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$50,337
Liabilities$81,703
Net Assets-$31,366
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $180,839Expenses 2013: $214,388Net Income 2013: -$33,5492013Revenue 2014: $264,025Expenses 2014: $273,832Net Income 2014: -$9,8072014Revenue 2015: $367,645Expenses 2015: $380,221Net Income 2015: -$12,5762015

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$367,645
Expenses$380,221
Net Income-$12,576
Open 2015 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$50,337
Liabilities
$81,703
Net assets
-$31,366
Revenue
$367,645
Expenses
$380,221
Net income
-$12,576
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.82$0.31$3.68$3.80$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.17$0.16$2.64$2.74$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.06$0.26$1.81$2.14$0.34
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$367,645
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Peterson garden project (the organization) (pgp) is an illinois not-for- profit community volunteer organization committed to working with community members throughout the chicago area to create and sustain food-producing urban gardens, and increase community building in neighborhoods. The organization was formed in 2010. The resources provided by the pgp for community gardens include securing land, design, and construction of gardens, leadership, education as well as best practices, outreach and maintenance. Activity approximates 8 gardens, 1039 plots, 800 volunteers and 3636 gardeners.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$27,838$40,608▲ $12,770
Accounts Receivable$1,414$9,010▲ $7,596
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,325$714▼ $611
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,067$5▼ $2,062
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$15,746$-31,366▼ $47,112
Total Assets$32,644$50,337▲ $17,693
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,910$81,703▲ $67,793
Other Liabilities$2,988--
Total Liabilities$16,898$81,703▲ $64,805
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$15,746$-31,366▼ $47,112
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$32,644$50,337▲ $17,693

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$714$1,121$1,835
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
La Manda Joy MinikelPresident
Anthony AbruscatoDirector
Erik KushtoDirector
Rebecca GerchesonDirector
Jason LundySecretary
Sally GregoryTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$224,154
Program Service Revenue
$134,231
Investment Income
$9
Other Revenue
$9,251
Change in Net Assets
$-12,576
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$200,309
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$179,912
Total Fundraising Expense$15,709
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$161,921$17,991-$179,912
Fees for Services Other$42,905-$8,000$50,905
Insurance$20,110$10,627-$30,737
Office Expenses$10,495$546$3,922$14,963
Occupancy$10,149$2,537-$12,686
Information Technology$3,908$2,284$121$6,313
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,683$2,683$5,366
Advertising$3,932-$983$4,915
Payment Travel Entrtnmnt Publicly Ofcl$3,008$1,067-$4,075
Travel$2,069--$2,069
Interest$2,050--$2,050
Depreciation Depletion$305$306-$611
Other Expenses$180--$180
Total Functional Expenses$326,471$38,041$15,709$380,221
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Peterson Garden Project Inc Nfp
EIN
27-2417699
Phone
2193133219
Address
4750 N SHERIDAN RD STE 200, CHICAGO, IL 60640
Doing Business As
Peterson Garden Project

Signing Officer

Name
La Manda Joy Minikel
Title
President
Phone
2193133219
Signed
2016-11-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
La Manda Joy Minikel
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
5
Volunteers
1,597

Preparer

Firm
Arthur S Gunn Ltd
Address
900 SKOKIE BLVD STE 207, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-4031
Preparer
Arthur S Gunn CPA
Phone
8474981597
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Peterson garden project (the organization) (pgp) is an illinois not-for- profit community volunteer organization committed to working with community members throughout the chicago area to create and sustain food-producing urban gardens, and increase community building in neighborhoods. The organization was formed in 2010. The resources provided by the pgp for community gardens include securing land, design, and construction of gardens, leadership, education as well as best practices, outreach and maintenance. Activity approximates 8 gardens, 1039 plots, 800 volunteers and 3636 gardeners.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“Heirloom seeds. Pgp has served over 2000 gardenrs with the help of more than 400 volunteers.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants 42,905 0 8,000”

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