Civic Intelligence

Evanston Grows

EIN 87-4161092 • 501(c)3 • Evanston, IL

Profile

Evanston grows is a collective impact organization dedicated to bringing together resources in the evanston community to reduce food insecurity through increasing access to locally-grown produce and building community connections.

2757 Lincolnwood DriveEvanston, IL 60201

www.evanstongrows.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

39th percentile

-3.1%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

81st percentile

29%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

$161,026

Down $7,861 (-4.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$161,026

Down $7,861 (-4.7%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

Up

$255,593

Up $37,873 (+17%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$263,454

Up $118,092 (+81%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$7,861

Down $80,219 (-111%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $96,529Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $96,5292022Assets 2023: $168,887Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $168,8872023Assets 2024: $161,026Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $161,0262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$161,026
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$161,026
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $178,302Expenses 2022: $81,773Net Income 2022: $96,5292022Revenue 2023: $217,720Expenses 2023: $145,362Net Income 2023: $72,3582023Revenue 2024: $255,593Expenses 2024: $263,454Net Income 2024: -$7,8612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$255,593
Expenses$263,454
Net Income-$7,861
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$161,026
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$161,026
Revenue
$255,593
Expenses
$263,454
Net income
-$7,861
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.61$0.00$1.61$2.56$2.63$0.08
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.69$0.00$1.69$2.18$1.45$0.72
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.97$0.00$0.97$1.78$0.82$0.97
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 19, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$259,340
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Evanston grows is a collective impact organization dedicated to bringing together resources in the evanston community to reduce food insecurity through increasing access to locally-grown produce and building community connections.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$168,887$160,026▼ $8,861
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,000-
Total Assets$168,887$161,026▼ $7,861
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$168,887$149,605▼ $19,282
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$11,421-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$168,887$161,026▼ $7,861
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$168,887$161,026▼ $7,861
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jean FiesPresident
Debbie OconnorDirector
Elacsha MadisonDirector
Jocelyn MallardDirector
Kim CohenDirector
Linnea LatimerDirector
Lisa ZschunkeDirector
Liz GruszkieviczDirector
Ann McmahonSecretary
Susan Garcia TrieschmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$249,913
Program Service Revenue
$2,427
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$3,253
All Other Contributions
$207,649
Change in Net Assets
$-7,861
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$263,454
Total Fundraising Expense$2,012
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$104,656$87,880-$192,536
Other Expenses$53,270--$53,270
Information Technology-$3,386-$3,386
Advertising-$957$1,257$2,214
Office Expenses-$1,286$755$2,041
Insurance$1,307--$1,307
Fees for Services Accounting-$750-$750
Total Functional Expenses$167,183$94,259$2,012$263,454
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$7,000
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,747
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Sow & Grow$49,264$7,000$719$6,281
Total Events$49,264$7,000$3,747$3,253
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The organization retains services of an independent cpa firm to prepare its annual form 990. A full copy of the tax return is provided to the board of directors in draft form, and is reviewed and approved before it is filed with the internal revenue service.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Annually, each current and new board member is provided with a copy of the conflict of interest policy and disclosure of interest form. If a conflict of interest is disclosed, the organization follows its conflict of interest policy to take appropriate action.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The organization did not have employees during tax year 2024. No compensation policies were in place.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“The organization did not have employees during tax year 2024. No compensation policies were in place.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial information are available upon request.”

Part VI response or note to any other line in Part VI

“The organization is currently in the process of approving and implementing the following policies: whistleblower policy, document retention and destruction policy.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Evanston Grows
EIN
87-4161092
In Care Of
% JEAN FIES
Phone
8478666113
Address
2757 LINCOLNWOOD DRIVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201

Signing Officer

Name
Jean Fies
Title
President
Phone
8478666113
Signed
2025-08-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jean Fies
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Mg CPA Group Ltd
Address
5 REVERE DR STE 200, Northbrook, IL 60062
Preparer
Max Grebenschikov
Phone
8478696990
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“The organization paid independent contractor consultants $192,536 for program, management and fundraising services during tax year 2024.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ANNUALLY, EACH CURRENT AND NEW BOARD MEMBER IS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST FORM. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCLOSED, THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE EMPLOYEES DURING TAX YEAR 2024. NO COMPENSATION POLICIES WERE IN PLACE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE EMPLOYEES DURING TAX YEAR 2024. NO COMPENSATION POLICIES WERE IN PLACE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION PAID INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONSULTANTS $192,536 FOR PROGRAM, MANAGEMENT AND FUNDRAISING SERVICES DURING TAX YEAR 2024.
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