BLACK OAKS CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE RENEWABLE LIVING

EIN: 204280294 501(c)(3) Environment

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$1,392,328
Total Expenses
$970,589
Total Assets
$3,110,207
Net Assets
$1,903,997
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
IL
Phone
7737176019
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BLACK OAKS CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE RENEWABLE LIVING, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $422K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE RENEWABLE LIVING BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING SERVICE TO INDIVIDUALS-FARMERS,RANCHERS,HOME OWNERS AND MANAGERS AND OWNERS OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES THAT TEACH CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY THE UTIIZATION OF SCARCE RESOURCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $178,396 Revenue: $0

BLACK OAKS IMPLEMENTED TO COMPLETION ON THREE FARMS NRCC EQUIP PLANS. INSTALLED BLUEBERRY BUSHES AND HIGH TUNNELS ON FOUR FARMS

Program 2
Expenses: $178,396 Revenue: $0

BLACK OAKS TRAINED SIX (6) YOUTH IN PRODUCTION TEAM INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM AROUND AGRICULTURE- REINGENRATIVE FARMING.

Program 3
Expenses: $178,395 Revenue: $0

BLACK OAKS DEVELOPED TRACK COUNCILS WITH SKILLS BUILDING TRAINING WITH SUPPORT FROM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,339,507
Program Service Revenue $52,821
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,392,328

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $134,733
Fundraising Expenses $49,740
Program Expenses $535,187
Other Expenses $835,856
TOTAL EXPENSES $970,589

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,392,328 $1,260,707 +0.1%
Expenses $970,589 $906,335 +0.1%
Net Income $421,739 $354,372 +0.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$110,000
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RACHEL LINDSEY BOARD CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR PANCHO MCFARLAND BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMONA WESTBROOK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OSEI ANDREWS HUTCHINSON TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JIFUNZA WRIGHT CARTER PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $55,000
FRED CARTER CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $55,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,392,328 $970,589 $3,110,207 $421,739
2022 $1,260,707 $906,335 $1,602,051 $354,372
2021 $1,251,747 $616,816 $1,326,661 $634,931
2020 $472,220 $434,334 $594,761 $37,886
2018 $240,230 $251,130 $46,313 $-10,900
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