Liberty Prairie Nfp
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Liberty Prairie Nfp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grayslake, Illinois, registered in 1994, with $618,081 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
550 Harris Rd, Grayslake, IL, 60030 EIN 36-3888439 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$618K
▼ 23.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$712K
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.
C+
—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 Liberty Prairie Nfp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating39 mo reserves · -15% 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 Liberty Prairie Nfp: 39 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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 Liberty Prairie 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 Liberty Prairie Nfp: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.2M (FY2013) to $618K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $599KNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
-15.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$599K
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $618,081▼23.4% | $711,967▼15.4% | $2,293,829▼3.9% | $2,892,937▲11.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $806,894▼31.2% | $841,707▼3.9% | $2,387,715▼1.4% | $2,602,689▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,172,950▲16.9% | $875,954▼2.9% | $2,422,528▲14.0% | $2,680,361▲8.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,003,268▼20.2% | $902,249▼22.8% | $2,125,532▲5.0% | $2,471,022▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,256,750▼8.0% | $1,168,499▼23.5% | $2,024,513▲4.6% | $2,423,129▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,366,460▼6.2% | $1,526,923▼3.9% | $1,936,261▼7.7% | $2,459,795▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,457,185▲16.0% | $1,588,976▲3.6% | $2,096,724▼5.9% | $2,591,612▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,256,066▼18.4% | $1,534,183▲1.5% | $2,228,515▼11.1% | $2,624,629▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,539,910▼6.6% | $1,511,700▲11.0% | $2,506,632▲1.1% | $2,895,534▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,648,323▲43.1% | $1,362,349▲10.9% | $2,478,422▲13.0% | $2,952,255▲13.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,152,176 | $1,228,467▼8.7% | $2,192,448▼3.4% | $2,598,338▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,345,895 | $2,268,739 | $2,667,541 | 990PF |
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 · $1.2M total
11 grants to Liberty Prairie Nfp totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of northeast illinois farmlink: ongoing regional work and engagement in statewide land access initiative, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of northeast illinois farmlink: ongoing regional work and engagement in statewide land access initiative, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support land access programs in the chicago foodshed | 2020 | $140,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $5,061 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $5,061 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support the northeast illinois farmlink project | 2019 | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $5,158 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2018 | $170,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Works with public and private landowners and farmers to test and refine approaches to addressing land access challenges for local food farmers. | 2017 | $162,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | See attached. | 2016 | $377,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Liberty Prairie Nfp a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Liberty Prairie Nfp is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3888439, based in Grayslake, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Liberty Prairie Nfp's EIN?
- Liberty Prairie Nfp's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3888439.
- How much revenue does Liberty Prairie Nfp report?
- Liberty Prairie Nfp reported $618,081 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Liberty Prairie Nfp have?
- CharityIndex grades Liberty Prairie Nfp C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Liberty Prairie Nfp (EIN 36-3888439) 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.