I Grow Chicago NFP

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

James Baldwin

Phone

3122867392

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

I Grow Chicago NFP, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit that reported $807K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 69% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 69% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of I Grow Chicago is to grow Englewood from surviving to thriving through community connection, skill building, and opportunity.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $681,301

Meal Pickup and Food Delivery (Food Access Program) - In 2020, we had to quickly scale our staff and programs dramatically due to the unforeseen level of need. We launched a Meal Pick Up & Food...

Meal Pickup and Food Delivery (Food Access Program) - In 2020, we had to quickly scale our staff and programs dramatically due to the unforeseen level of need. We launched a Meal Pick Up & Food Delivery Service in partnership with Rethink, where community members can pick up hot and cold meals from our doorstep or sign up for food deliveries to come directly to their home.

Program 2

Expenses: $60,592

Kids on the Move Summer Camp - Kids On The Move Summer Day Camp provides a safe and fun environment for youth to get active, explore communities, and build new friendships. Youth are engaged in team...

Program 3

Expenses: $132,755

Peace Pantry - The Peace Pantry is a community pantry located in the Peace House that supplies community members with personal protective equipment, household essentials, and baby items.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $807,238

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $146

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $807,384

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $561,364

Fundraising Expenses $9,846

Program Expenses $874,648

Other Expenses $801,828

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,363,192

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$807,384	$2,585,683	-0.7%
Expenses	$1,363,192	$995,318	+0.4%
Net Income	$-555,808	$1,590,365	-1.3%

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

225

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

$904,849

Total Directors

$219,563

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
James Baldwin	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$4,563	$219,563
Leslie Smith	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ashley Joyce	Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ricardo Estrada	President	2.00	Officer	$0	$25,630	$422,513
Theresa Nihill	Vice President	2.00	Officer	$0	$21,293	$262,773

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	$807,384	$1,363,192	$3,148,160	$-555,808
2020	$2,585,683	$995,318	$3,754,427	$1,590,365
2019	$1,000,678	$528,821	$2,400,536	$471,857
2018	$1,130,003	$556,633	$2,075,922	$573,370