Plant Chicago NFP

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Michael Edwards

Phone

7738475523

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Plant Chicago NFP, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $958K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $398K, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

Plant Chicago's mission is to cultivate local circular economies. We envision a paradigm shift in production, consumption, and waste driven at the local level, generating equity and economic opportunity for all residents.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $419,187 Revenue: $56,007

Plant Chicago provides pathways for people and businesses to participate in circular economies. We run education, food access, and small business programs. Plant Chicago challenges people of all...

Plant Chicago provides pathways for people and businesses to participate in circular economies. We run education, food access, and small business programs. Plant Chicago challenges people of all backgrounds to support models of doing business which keep materials out of landfills while at the same time generating sustainable, equitable economic activity

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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%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $908,811

Program Service Revenue $22,324

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $26,929

TOTAL REVENUE $958,064

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $392,944

Fundraising Expenses $56,858

Program Expenses $419,187

Other Expenses $167,128

TOTAL EXPENSES $560,072

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$958,064	$604,307	+0.6%
Expenses	$560,072	$521,841	+0.1%
Net Income	$397,992	$82,466	+3.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$85,894

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kristie Conklin	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Phil Fry	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Edwards	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joseph Lopez	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brenda Espinoza	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katie Mee	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Adam Rodriguez	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chad Flores	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniella Mazzio	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Myla Skinner	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Caroline Pawlak	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jonathan Pereira	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$79,687	$6,207	$85,894

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	$958,064	$560,072	$1,687,006	$397,992
2023	$604,307	$521,841	$995,208	$82,466
2022	$362,337	$457,710	$936,855	$-95,373
2021	$417,352	$452,589	$539,496	$-35,237
2020	$245,078	$435,360	$570,378	$-190,282
2019	$836,701	$335,326	$711,213	$501,375
2018	$270,254	$301,684	$207,735	$-31,430