Civic Intelligence

Evanston Grows

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-4161092

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jun 24, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.EVANSTONGROWS.ORG
2757 Lincolnwood DriveEvanston, IL 60201

(847) 866-6113

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

83rd percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

89th percentile

75%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$168,887

Up $72,358 (+75%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$168,887

Up $72,358 (+75%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$217,720

Up $39,418 (+22%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$145,362

Up $63,589 (+78%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$72,358

Down $24,171 (-25%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

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

$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

2023

Assets$168,887
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$168,887
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$217,720
Expenses$145,362
Net Income$72,358
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jun 24, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$225,268
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.

To partner with the evanston community to cultivate and sustain health equity by increasing edible gardens throughout the city, with a special focus on providing access to gardening resources materials, space, education, workforce development, and mentorship for all.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$96,529$168,887▲ $72,358
Total Assets$96,529$168,887▲ $72,358
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$96,529$168,887▲ $72,358
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$96,529$168,887▲ $72,358
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$96,529$168,887▲ $72,358
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

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
$216,400
Program Service Revenue
$2,568
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-1,248
All Other Contributions
$187,703
Change in Net Assets
$72,358
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$145,362
Total Fundraising Expense$14,794
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$76,543$20,175$11,500$108,218
Other Expenses$19,432-$2,574$19,432
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,500-$1,500
Insurance-$1,226-$1,226
Advertising--$720$720
Office Expenses-$388-$388
All Other Expenses-$341-$341
Total Functional Expenses$106,938$23,630$14,794$145,362
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,548
Fundraising Gross Income$6,300
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Sowing&grow$34,997$6,300$3,995$2,305
Total Events$34,997$6,300$7,548$-1,248
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 hires a cpa firm to prepare its annual form 990. A draft copy of the tax return is provided to the president and executive director for initial review. A final copy of the tax return is reviewed and approved by the finance committee or the board of directors before it is filed with the irs.”

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 2023. 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 2023. 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
Address
2757 LINCOLNWOOD DRIVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201

Signing Officer

Name
Jean Fies
Title
President
Phone
8478666113
Signed
2024-06-24
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 $108,218 for program, management and fundraising services during tax year 2023.”

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Filings

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$168,887
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$168,887
Revenue
$217,720
Expenses
$145,362
Net income
$72,358
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
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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