THE TALKING FARM

EIN: 300392847 501(c)(3) Education

Skokie, IL

Total Revenue
$174,507
Total Expenses
$195,058
Total Assets
$279,725
Net Assets
$198,849
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Lee Braden
Phone
8474255125
Tax Period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

THE TALKING FARM, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $186K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. The organization ran a surplus of $46K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

The Talking Farm grows produce, herbs, and flowers using sustainable practices while educating the community about agriculture, biodiversity, and horticulture through hands-on learning and example at Howard Street Farm and off-site teaching gardens.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,553
Program Service Revenue $7,954
Investment Income $140
Other Revenue $65,860
TOTAL REVENUE $174,507

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $115,715
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $135,235
Other Expenses $79,343
TOTAL EXPENSES $195,058

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $174,507 $185,962 -0.1%
Expenses $195,058 $139,985 +0.4%
Net Income $-20,551 $45,977 -1.4%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
9
Volunteers
20

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
4
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Wendy Aeschlimann President 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ross Greenspan Vice-president 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Maureen O'Brien Secretary 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
William Braden Treasurer 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Louis Aurichio Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carrie Jackson Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Berman Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2021 $174,507 $195,058 $279,725 $-20,551
2020 $185,963 $139,986 $314,685 $45,977
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