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Chicagoland Grows

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 36-3621163

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 14, 2018

Organization Profilewww.chicagolandgrows.org
1000 Lake Cook RdGlencoe, IL 60022

(847) 835-5440

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

83rd percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$123,882

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 58.5% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

82nd percentile

43%

Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

4.4%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$205,036

Up $62,083 (+43%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$205,036

Up $62,083 (+43%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$211,683

Up $8,985 (+4.4%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$149,600

Up $2,900 (+2.0%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$62,083

Up $6,085 (+11%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth82nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2010: $0Liabilities 2010: $24,549Net Assets 2010: -$24,5492010Assets 2011: $0Liabilities 2011: $26,743Net Assets 2011: -$26,7432011Assets 2012: $0Liabilities 2012: $16,289Net Assets 2012: -$16,2892012Assets 2013: $0Liabilities 2013: $6,848Net Assets 2013: -$6,8482013Assets 2014: $32,078Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $32,0782014Assets 2015: $86,955Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $86,9552015Assets 2016: $142,953Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $142,9532016Assets 2017: $205,036Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $205,0362017Assets 2018: $154,951Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $154,9512018Assets 2019: $200,831Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $200,8312019Assets 2020: $244,067Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $244,0672020Assets 2021: $266,544Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $266,5442021Assets 2022: $357,552Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $357,5522022Assets 2023: $407,468Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $407,4682023Assets 2024: $470,467Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $470,4672024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$205,036
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$205,036
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Expenses 2010: $128,3902010Expenses 2011: $131,8302011Expenses 2012: $130,6772012Revenue 2013: $158,938Expenses 2013: $149,497Net Income 2013: $9,4412013Revenue 2014: $170,002Expenses 2014: $131,076Net Income 2014: $38,9262014Revenue 2015: $198,618Expenses 2015: $143,741Net Income 2015: $54,8772015Revenue 2016: $202,698Expenses 2016: $146,700Net Income 2016: $55,9982016Revenue 2017: $211,683Expenses 2017: $149,600Net Income 2017: $62,0832017Revenue 2018: $190,574Expenses 2018: $140,552Net Income 2018: $50,0222018Revenue 2019: $223,649Expenses 2019: $177,769Net Income 2019: $45,8802019Revenue 2020: $204,207Expenses 2020: $160,971Net Income 2020: $43,2362020Revenue 2021: $167,386Expenses 2021: $144,909Net Income 2021: $22,4772021Revenue 2022: $212,053Expenses 2022: $121,045Net Income 2022: $91,0082022Revenue 2023: $115,923Expenses 2023: $66,007Net Income 2023: $49,9162023Revenue 2024: $149,038Expenses 2024: $86,039Net Income 2024: $62,9992024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$211,683
Expenses$149,600
Net Income$62,083
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.0
Gross Receipts
$211,683
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Chicagoland Grows is an innovative plant introduction program that works with industry professionals to develop, select, evaluate and produce new recommended plant cultivars.

Chicagoland Grows is an innovative plant introduction program that works with industry professionals to develop, select, evaluate, produce and market new and recommended plant cultivars.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Other Assets Total$142,953$205,036▲ $62,083
Total Assets$142,953$205,036▲ $62,083
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$142,953$205,036▲ $62,083
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$142,953$205,036▲ $62,083
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$142,953$205,036▲ $62,083

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$205,036--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
James Ault PhDDirectorPT$123,882$123,882

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kris BachtellDirector
Matt FredricksonDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$211,683
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$62,083
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$149,600
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$105,422--$105,422
Office Expenses$0$26,693-$26,693
Conferences and Meetings$11,728--$11,728
Fees for Services Legal$4,035--$4,035
Advertising$1,300--$1,300
Travel$422--$422
Total Functional Expenses$122,907$26,693$0$149,600
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9

“Kris Bachtell, Director, Morton Arboretum. Rout 53, Lisle, IL 60532. Matt Fredrickson, Director, Midwest Groundcovers, LLC, PO Box 748, St. Charles, IL 60174”

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

“The Form 990 was sent to the Board of Directors via email prior to filing with the IRS. Directors were allowed the opportunity to ask questions, offer edits and provide approval.”

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

“Through the Chicago Horticultural Society, the organization has a conflict of interest policy. Each Board member must fill out an annual declaration stating that they had no conflicts or identifying the nature of the interested party transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's information is disclosed with the Chicago Horticultural Society's information. The Chicago Horticultural Society produces an annual report and summarized financial reports which are available on its website. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are also available on its website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chicagoland Grows
EIN
36-3621163
Phone
8478355440
Address
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Nissly
Title
Chief Financial Officer
Phone
8478358358
Signed
2018-11-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas Nissly
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
2
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract services”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote (disclosed on Chicago Horticultural Society 36-2225482): The Society's application of GAAPUSA regarding uncertain tax positions had no effect on its financial position, as management believes the Society has no material unrecognized income tax liabilities, including any potential risk of loss of its exempt status. The Society would account for any potential interest or penalties related to possible future liabilities for unrecognized income tax liabilities as income tax expense.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Chicagoland Grows is a corporate partnership among the Chicago Horticultural Society d/b/a the Chicago Botanic Garden (36-2225482), the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Grower's Association of Northern Illinois. Chicagoland Grows is an innovative plant introduction program developed to promote the use of new plant cultivars that are well-adapted to the growing conditions of the upper Midwest. Chicagoland Grows works collectively with industry professionals throughout North America to develop, select, evaluate, produce and market new and recommended plant cultivars. The Chicago Botanic Garden's mission is: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. The mission of the Morton Arboretum is to collect and study trees, shrubs and other plants from around the world. The Arboretum maintains living collections on display across naturally beautiful landscapes for people to study and enjoy, and to learn how to grow them in ways that enhance the environment. Chicagoland Grows' work related to researching and promoting new plant cultivars is consistent with the mission of the supported organizations.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1The Chicago Horticulture Society (Society) provides the necessary support needed to fulfill Chicagoland Grows' mission. The Society provides the following support services: office space, accounting, payroll, human resources, marketing, fundraising and information systems. In addition, overall program management is provided by the Society. Chicagoland Grows' mission is similar to the mission of the Society and the Society would have performed similar activities if Chicagoland Grows did not exist.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Kris Bachtell, Director, Morton Arboretum. Rout 53, Lisle, IL 60532. Matt Fredrickson, Director, Midwest Groundcovers, LLC, PO Box 748, St. Charles, IL 60174
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Form 990 was sent to the Board of Directors via email prior to filing with the IRS. Directors were allowed the opportunity to ask questions, offer edits and provide approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Through the Chicago Horticultural Society, the organization has a conflict of interest policy. Each Board member must fill out an annual declaration stating that they had no conflicts or identifying the nature of the interested party transaction.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization's information is disclosed with the Chicago Horticultural Society's information. The Chicago Horticultural Society produces an annual report and summarized financial reports which are available on its website. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are also available on its website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Contract services
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$205,036
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$205,036
Revenue
$211,683
Expenses
$149,600
Net income
$62,083
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.70$0.00$4.70$1.49$0.86$0.63
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.07$0.00$4.07$1.16$0.66$0.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.58$0.00$3.58$2.12$1.21$0.91
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$0.00$2.67$1.67$1.45$0.22
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.44$0.00$2.44$2.04$1.61$0.43
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.01$0.00$2.01$2.24$1.78$0.46
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$0.00$1.55$1.91$1.41$0.50
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.05$0.00$2.05$2.12$1.50$0.62
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.00$1.43$2.03$1.47$0.56
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.00$0.87$1.99$1.44$0.55
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.32$1.70$1.31$0.39
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.07$0.07$1.59$1.49$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.16$0.16$1.31
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.27$0.27$1.32
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.25$0.25$1.28