Growing Season-illinois Inc
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Growing Season-illinois Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Evanston, Illinois, registered in 2021, with -$4,709,142 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1603 Orrington Ave Apt 13, Evanston, IL, 60201 EIN 86-1376734 Since 2021
Revenue (FY2024)
-$4.7M
▼ 558.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$293K
Net assets
-$2.0M
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.
D
—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 Growing Season-illinois Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -106% 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 Growing Season-illinois Inc: 0 mo reserves · -106% margin earns a F 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 Growing Season-illinois Inc— 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 Growing Season-illinois Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1603 Orrington Ave Apt 13, Evanston, IL, 60201
- City
- Evanston
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.2M (FY2021) to -$4.7M (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.8MNet assets -$2.0M
Operating margin
-106.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$4.8M
Net assets
-$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$4,709,142▼559% | $292,562▲12.0% | -$1,996,871▼166% | $2,784,468▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,026,792▼32.3% | $261,293▲13.9% | $3,004,833▲34.2% | $3,236,385▲39.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,516,584▲31.7% | $229,337▲1.5% | $2,239,334▲142% | $2,326,929▲147% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,151,978 | $226,058 | $925,920 | $942,083 | 990 |
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 · $1.6M total
7 grants to Growing Season-illinois Inc totaling $1.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem | Community contribution | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | To support the aux to purchase and convert a commercial space into a commercial hub dedicated to healing, wellness, and racial equity | 2022 | $500,000 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem | Community contribution | 2022 | $500,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2021 | $250,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of the aux development in evanston, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of the aux development in evanston, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2021 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Growing Season-illinois Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Growing Season-illinois Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-1376734, based in Evanston, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Growing Season-illinois Inc's EIN?
- Growing Season-illinois Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-1376734.
- How much revenue does Growing Season-illinois Inc report?
- Growing Season-illinois Inc reported -$4,709,142 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Growing Season-illinois Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Growing Season-illinois Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Growing Season-illinois Inc (EIN 86-1376734) 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.