Nehemiah Group dba Chicago Eco House

EIN: 465737246 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$1,750,285
Total Expenses
$1,007,542
Total Assets
$934,660
Net Assets
$917,732
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
IL
Phone
7733584227
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Nehemiah Group dba Chicago Eco House, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 152% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $743K, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

To leverage sustainable solutions to alleviate proverty.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $824,024

To leverage sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty.The Chicago Eco House operates a scalable social enterprise afterschool programming model for at risk youth in urban agriculture by providing...

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To leverage sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty.The Chicago Eco House operates a scalable social enterprise afterschool programming model for at risk youth in urban agriculture by providing them the skills and support system to be successful while remediating urban blight and fostering healthier ecosystems. The Eco House model is a solution for vulnerable neighborhoods in Chicago suffering from urban blight, high crime, and high poverty. Eco House is a viable solution for these problems by converting vacant lots into 100 percent sustainable and off grid flower farms (we use solar powered rainwater catchment for irrigation) that teach at risk youth hands on STEM skills in construction, renewable energy, irrigation, agriculture, and workforce development through our in house flower shop called Southside Blooms. Currently, the Eco House serves 80 youth per week at three flower farm sites in Chicago (Englewood, West Garfield Park, and Woodlawn). The Eco House is a Springboard Foundation grantee and has won several awards including the UL Innovative Education Award, Delta BOOST Award, and Keeping Chicago Beautifuls Community Vision Award.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,217,285
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $533,000
TOTAL REVENUE $1,750,285

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $277,518
Fundraising Expenses $13,876
Program Expenses $824,024
Other Expenses $730,024
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,007,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,750,285 $693,626 +1.5%
Expenses $1,007,542 $680,974 +0.5%
Net Income $742,743 $12,652 +57.7%
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
N/A
Employees
11
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
3
$125,038
Total Directors
6
$125,038
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Hannah Bonham Secretary 40.00
Officer Director
$62,769 $0 $62,769
Quilen Blackwell President 40.00
Officer Director
$62,269 $0 $62,269
David Lapidus Treasurer 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LaShawn Etheridge Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Harris Vice President 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Warren Skipper Director 0.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,750,285 $1,007,542 $934,660 $742,743
2022 $693,626 $680,974 $204,653 $12,652
2021 $460,129 $397,073 $172,260 $63,056
2020 $199,206 $127,358 $110,101 $71,848
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