Grow in Illinois

“Grow in illinois pays a management fee to a related organization, grow in america, for the services of charlene guldbrandsen.”

“The form 990 will be distributed to the board via email to review for any changes or questions before it is filed.”

“The organization monitors and enforces compliance by (1) having each director, principal officer, and member with governing board delegated powers to sign an annual statment to read, understand, and comply with the policy and (2) conducts periodic reviews in order to ensure that the organization is not engaging in activities that could jeopardize its tax exempt status.”

“All grow staff will be compensated in accordance with a salary schedule approved by the management team. It will be used in determining starting salaries, promotional increases, longevity increases, bonuses, and deferred compensation. The schedule takes into account both years of service and level of job responsibility. Salaries for all positions are incorporated in annual budgets by the finance team and reviewed by the salary review team comprised of the national coordinator, the illinois state coordinator, the chairperson of the finance team, and the treasurer. The budget is subject to review and approval by the management team. Mid-year increases not budgeted, such as for increased job responsibilities, are subject to approval by the salary review team and the management team.”

“The organization makes its form 1023 and form 990 available for public inspection upon request.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financials available to the public upon request.”

“Management and general: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 27,204. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,204. Food & dietary supplies: program service expenses 24,150. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 24,150. Telecommunications: program service expenses 11,139. Management and general expenses 6,121. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,260. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 12,398. Management and general expenses 77. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,475. Office supplies and equipment: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 7,794. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,794. Service equipment and supplies: program service expenses 7,326. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,326. Banking/payroll fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,568. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,568. Housekeeping/laundry supplies: program service expenses 3,576. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,576. Client specific assistance: program service expenses 2,891. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,891. Licenses/dues/subscriptions: program service expenses 1,194. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,194. Gifts/donations/awards: program service expenses 990. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 990.”