THE GROWING PLACE INC

EIN: 362760908 501(c)(3)

DEKALB, IL

Total Revenue
$1,508,559
Total Expenses
$1,495,637
Total Assets
$666,175
Net Assets
$556,343
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
CAITLIN LEE
Phone
8157565744
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

THE GROWING PLACE INC, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

The Growing Place, Inc. provides quality child care for children from the age of six weeks to twelve years old.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,232,917

The Growing Place, Inc. operated four facilities serving approximately 200 children on a yearly basis. Programs include a part-day nursury school, a full-day year round childcare program, a half-day...

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The Growing Place, Inc. operated four facilities serving approximately 200 children on a yearly basis. Programs include a part-day nursury school, a full-day year round childcare program, a half-day child care program for kindergarten age children, an after school program, and a summer camp. The children range in age from six weeks to twelve years.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,112,534
Program Service Revenue $388,935
Investment Income $831
Other Revenue $6,259
TOTAL REVENUE $1,508,559

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,141,366
Fundraising Expenses $57,540
Program Expenses $1,232,917
Other Expenses $354,271
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,495,637

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,508,559 $1,245,591 +0.2%
Expenses $1,495,637 $1,461,493 +0.0%
Net Income $12,922 $-215,902 -1.1%
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
43
Volunteers
N/A

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
8
$81,924
Key Employees
1
$81,924
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAITLIN LEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Director Key Emp Highest
$81,924 $0 $81,924
PAULA HOWLETT PRESIDENT 015.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGE ROSEBERG VICE PRESIDENT 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE STOREY TREASURER 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY DLABAL DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DOYLE DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIN MOLINE SECRETARY 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARB VILET DIRECTOR 001.00
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
2024 $1,508,559 $1,495,637 $666,175 $12,922
2023 $1,245,591 $1,461,493 $651,366 $-215,902
2022 $1,404,637 $1,266,868 $858,828 $137,769
2021 $1,281,862 $1,174,999 $762,940 $106,863
2020 $1,196,684 $1,149,032 $672,260 $47,652
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