Civic Intelligence

The Growing Place Inc

EIN 36-2760908 • 501(c)3 • Dekalb, IL

Profile

The Growing Place, Inc. provides quality child care for children from the age of six weeks to twelve years old.

909 S 4th StDekalb, IL 60115-4411

www.growingplace_il.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

42nd percentile

0.9%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$81,924

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

43rd percentile

3.6%

Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Up

$666,175

Up $14,809 (+2.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$109,832

Up $1,887 (+1.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$556,343

Up $12,922 (+2.4%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,508,559

Up $262,968 (+21%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,495,637

Up $34,144 (+2.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$12,922

Up $228,824 (+106%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $880,376Liabilities 2013: $142,606Net Assets 2013: $737,7702013Assets 2015: $783,692Liabilities 2015: $144,032Net Assets 2015: $639,6602015Assets 2016: $679,512Liabilities 2016: $153,906Net Assets 2016: $525,6062016Assets 2020: $672,260Liabilities 2020: $157,569Net Assets 2020: $514,6912020Assets 2021: $762,940Liabilities 2021: $141,386Net Assets 2021: $621,5542021Assets 2022: $858,828Liabilities 2022: $99,505Net Assets 2022: $759,3232022Assets 2023: $651,366Liabilities 2023: $107,945Net Assets 2023: $543,4212023Assets 2024: $666,175Liabilities 2024: $109,832Net Assets 2024: $556,3432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$666,175
Liabilities$109,832
Net Assets$556,343
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth43rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2013: $1,203,7932013Revenue 2015: $1,161,132Expenses 2015: $1,196,708Net Income 2015: -$35,5762015Revenue 2016: $976,925Expenses 2016: $1,090,979Net Income 2016: -$114,0542016Revenue 2020: $1,196,684Expenses 2020: $1,149,032Net Income 2020: $47,6522020Revenue 2021: $1,281,862Expenses 2021: $1,174,999Net Income 2021: $106,8632021Revenue 2022: $1,404,637Expenses 2022: $1,266,868Net Income 2022: $137,7692022Revenue 2023: $1,245,591Expenses 2023: $1,461,493Net Income 2023: -$215,9022023Revenue 2024: $1,508,559Expenses 2024: $1,495,637Net Income 2024: $12,9222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,508,559
Expenses$1,495,637
Net Income$12,922
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$666,175
Liabilities
$109,832
Net assets
$556,343
Revenue
$1,508,559
Expenses
$1,495,637
Net income
$12,922
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.11$0.56$1.51$1.50$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.11$0.54$1.25$1.46$0.22
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.10$0.76$1.40$1.27$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.14$0.62$1.28$1.17$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.16$0.51$1.20$1.15$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.15$0.53$0.98$1.09$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.14$0.64$1.16$1.20$0.04
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.14$0.74$1.20
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 15, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,512,310
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Growing Place, Inc. provides quality child care for children from the age of six weeks to twelve years old.

The Growing Place, Inc. provides quality child care for children from the age of 6 weeks to 12 years old. The organization operates four facilities serving approximately 200 children on an annual basis.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$486,965$463,912▼ $23,053
Accounts Receivable$83,923$104,631▲ $20,708
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$66,586$83,024▲ $16,438
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,097$3,075▼ $22
Total Assets$651,366$666,175▲ $14,809
Other Assets Total$10,795$11,533▲ $738
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$53,703$78,343▲ $24,640
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$54,242$31,489▼ $22,753
Total Liabilities$107,945$109,832▲ $1,887
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$543,421$556,343▲ $12,922
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$543,421$556,343▲ $12,922
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$651,366$666,175▲ $14,809

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$295,804$422,888$718,692
Equipment$4,928$210,302$215,230
Land$118,000-$118,000
Leasehold Improvements$45,180$15,808$60,988
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Caitlin LeeExecutive DirectorFT$81,924$81,924

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paula HowlettPresident
Marge RosebergVice President
Barb ViletDirector
Michael DoyleDirector
Peggy DlabalDirector
Lin MolineSecretary
Dave StoreyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,112,534
Program Service Revenue
$388,935
Investment Income
$831
Other Revenue
$6,259
All Other Contributions
$286,960
Change in Net Assets
$12,922

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,508,559
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,508,559
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,508,559
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,141,366
Other Expenses$354,271
Total Fundraising Expense$57,540
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$828,797$80,327$47,849$956,973
Office Expenses$164,418$9,181$328$173,927
Occupancy$81,037$10,839-$91,876
Payroll Taxes$63,336$11,876$3,959$79,171
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$75,072$3,951$79,023
Conferences and Meetings$41,807$2,685-$44,492
Depreciation Depletion$21,900$1,153-$23,053
Other Employee Benefits$12,682$2,378$793$15,853
Pension Plan Contributions$8,277$1,552$517$10,346
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,500-$9,500
Travel$8,373--$8,373
Fees for Services Other$2,290$429$143$2,862
Advertising-$188-$188
Total Functional Expenses$1,232,917$205,180$57,540$1,495,637

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,495,637
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,495,637
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,495,637
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$10,010
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,751
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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 11A

“The Form 990 was prepared by the organizations accountant and reviewed by the executive director and board of directors before submitting to the IRS.”

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

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy by considering any real or potential conflicts prior to voting among the board. Members are asked if there are any conflicts if it is not known based on previous disclosure documentation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A/B

“The compensation of the organizations executive director is set by the board of directors. The board uses data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations when setting compensation amounts. The same procedures are used for all other employees with the executive director performing the majority of due diligence and the board ultimately approving all salaries.”

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. All of these documents are available upon request to anyone at anytime.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Growing Place Inc
EIN
36-2760908
Phone
8157565744
Address
909 S 4TH ST, DEKALB, IL 60115-4411
Doing Business As
The Growing Place Inc

Signing Officer

Name
Caitlin Lee
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8157565744
Signed
2025-07-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Caitlin Lee
Formed
1973
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
43

Preparer

Firm
J Scott Chilton CPA
Address
1013 N 1ST ST, DEKALB, IL 60115
Preparer
J Scott Chilton CPA
Phone
8157588141
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization receives financial assistance from several governmental agencies IL Dept of Human Services, IL Dept of Children and Family Services.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Form 990 was prepared by the organizations accountant and reviewed by the executive director and board of directors before submitting to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy by considering any real or potential conflicts prior to voting among the board. Members are asked if there are any conflicts if it is not known based on previous disclosure documentation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The compensation of the organizations executive director is set by the board of directors. The board uses data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations when setting compensation amounts. The same procedures are used for all other employees with the executive director performing the majority of due diligence and the board ultimately approving all salaries.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. All of these documents are available upon request to anyone at anytime.
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