Star Farm Chicago
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Star Farm Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2018, with $858,810 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
934 W 50th Pl, Chicago, IL, 60609 EIN 82-4504342 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2024)
$859K
▼ 2.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$736K
Net assets
$771K
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 Star Farm Chicago— 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 rating13 mo reserves · +14% 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 Star Farm Chicago: 13 mo reserves · +14% 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 Star Farm Chicago— 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 Star Farm Chicago: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $349K (FY2020) to $859K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $244KNet assets $771K
Operating margin
14.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$244K
Net assets
$771K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $858,810▼2.5% | $735,929▲45.2% | $770,834▲19.0% | $1,014,557▲37.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $880,886▲47.6% | $506,808▼3.6% | $647,953▲140% | $736,735▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $596,752▲9.7% | $525,927▲17.7% | $270,275▲35.5% | $655,012▲205% | 990 |
| 2021 | $544,047▲55.8% | $446,774▲70.6% | $199,450▲95.2% | $214,627▲71.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $349,118 | $261,956 | $102,177 | $125,087 | 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 · $3.9M total
10 grants to Star Farm Chicago totaling $3.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $180,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $13,750 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for a refrigerated truck, general operating support, support for stockyard garden, for gap programming between memorial day and the end of june to provide enrichment opportunities and community building supports for children and youth., for gap programming in the month of august and labor day provide enrichment opportunities and community building supports for children and youth., for programming to build community cohesion through the chicago fund for safe and peaceful communities., in support of september soiree. | 2022 | $59,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $12,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support. support for immediate rehab loan. to provide programming to build community cohesion through the chicago fund for safe and peaceful communities. in support of the construction costs associated with the build out of the star farm fresh market and community kitchen at 5256 s. ashland. | 2021 | $1,796,100 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support. support for immediate rehab loan. to provide programming to build community cohesion through the chicago fund for safe and peaceful communities. in support of the construction costs associated with the build out of the star farm fresh market and community kitchen at 5256 s. ashland. | 2021 | $1,796,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,300 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support chicago fund for safe and peaceful communities, and spring planting festival | 2020 | $19,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Star Farm Chicago a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Star Farm Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-4504342, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Star Farm Chicago's EIN?
- Star Farm Chicago's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-4504342.
- How much revenue does Star Farm Chicago report?
- Star Farm Chicago reported $858,810 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Star Farm Chicago have?
- CharityIndex grades Star Farm Chicago B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Star Farm Chicago (EIN 82-4504342) 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.