The Trotter Legacy The Trotter Project

EIN: 471315007 501(c)(3) Education

St Charles, IL

Total Revenue
$350,209
Total Expenses
$423,160
Total Assets
$364,260
Net Assets
$360,194
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Robert Houde
Phone
3129140012
Tax Period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

The Trotter Legacy The Trotter Project, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $350K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $423K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission is to create, innovate, and advances place-based culinary arts learning and promote food security. Our full circle, place-based programming works to open pathways for kids & their families to enrich their own tables and their communities. From Farm to School programming, to culinary classes and tours, to scholarship and mentorship in the culinary arts and agriculture, our aim is to create bridges that empower healthy menus in every community, as well as open opportunities for local food procurement.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $350,177
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $32
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $350,209

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $24,600
Salaries & Benefits $256,825
Fundraising Expenses $193,211
Program Expenses $158,338
Other Expenses $141,735
TOTAL EXPENSES $423,160

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $350,209 $315,034 +0.1%
Expenses $423,160 $432,747 0.0%
Net Income $-72,951 $-117,713 -0.4%
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
14
Independent Members
13
Employees
3
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
6
$123,829
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Derrek Miller CEO 40.00
Officer
$123,829 $0 $123,829
Robert Houde President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Taus Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Campagna Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marilyn Jackson Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jayne Portnoy Assistant Sec 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Lilly Mozer Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bess Cook Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas DeCapo Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Vitigliano Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Shambrook Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Rashford Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Girardin Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
D'Andre Carter Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharon Morgan Trustee 1.00
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
2022 $350,209 $423,160 $364,260 $-72,951
2021 $315,034 $432,747 $420,376 $-117,713
2020 $593,698 $548,894 $578,118 $44,804
2019 $382,228 $396,840 $492,064 $-14,612
2018 $456,801 $333,147 $506,676 $123,654
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