Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2008, with $2,069,279 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6735 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637 EIN 20-4280294 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.1M
▲ 48.6% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$2.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +18% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp: 16 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6735 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Pollution Abatement & Control
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $67K (FY2010) to $2.1M (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $532KNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
17.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$532K
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,069,279▲48.6% | $1,700,599▲75.2% | $2,272,677▲19.4% | $2,804,615▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,392,328▲10.4% | $970,589▲7.1% | $1,903,997▲28.4% | $3,110,207▲94.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,260,707▲0.7% | $906,335▲46.9% | $1,482,355▲24.3% | $1,602,051▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,251,747▲165% | $616,816▲42.0% | $1,192,540▲2914% | $1,326,661▲123% | 990 |
| 2020 | $472,220▲96.6% | $434,334▲73.0% | $39,565▲671% | $594,761▲1184% | 990 |
| 2018 | $240,230▲128% | $251,130▲140% | -$6,931▼275% | $46,313▲108% | 990 |
| 2017 | $105,365▲7.9% | $104,743▼0.5% | $3,969▲18.6% | $22,296▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $97,681▼31.9% | $105,269▼30.2% | $3,347▼69.4% | $23,150▼25.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $143,506▲9.5% | $150,871▲13.9% | $10,935▼40.5% | $30,990▼21.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $131,058▼44.7% | $132,436▼50.3% | $18,378▼47.4% | $39,345▼39.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $236,794▲42.4% | $266,558▲195% | $34,928▼46.0% | $65,173▼36.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | $166,233▲97.6% | $90,346▲8.2% | $64,692▲678% | $102,314▲367% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $84,121▲25.3% | $83,494▲21.3% | -$11,195▲5.3% | $21,918▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $67,146 | $68,827 | -$11,822 | $22,041 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $4.0M total
19 grants to Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp totaling $4.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $1,750,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2022 | $150,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support, for hiring and supporting a production team to train pembroke farmers on an array of farm skills, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2022 | $110,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2022 | $100,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Build to zero-beyond gas | 2022 | $60,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To enable black oaks center to strengthen organizational capacity and continue supporting illinois black farmers through the ongoing pandemic. in particular, funds are extended to begin the proposed fortification initiative and will support salaries & benefits for key staff, expand the farm team, construct/upgrade additional onsite facilities, technology & equipment, and continue working on partnerships to repurpose land for black farming. | 2021 | $360,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To enable black oaks center to strengthen organizational capacity and continue supporting illinois black farmers through the ongoing pandemic. in particular, funds are extended to begin the proposed fortification initiative and will support salaries & benefits for key staff, expand the farm team, construct/upgrade additional onsite facilities, technology & equipment, and continue working on partnerships to repurpose land for black farming. | 2021 | $360,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Health screening | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | — | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $7,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support black oaks center, illinois black farmers, fortification initiative, expand farm team, and technology & equipment | 2020 | $325,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-4280294, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp's EIN?
- Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-4280294.
- How much revenue does Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp report?
- Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp reported $2,069,279 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp have?
- CharityIndex grades Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living Nfp (EIN 20-4280294) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.