ADVOCATES FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE NFP

EIN: 810980528 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$814,193
Total Expenses
$963,191
Total Assets
$1,278,407
Net Assets
$1,265,372
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JAZMIN MARTINEZ
Phone
7086291425
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ADVOCATES FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE NFP, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $814K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $963K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

AUA TRANSFORMS FOOD ACCESS, LOCAL ECONOMIES, COMMUNITY WELLNESS, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY IN CHICAGOLAND, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO SAFELY GROW MEDICINE AND FOOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $241,361 Revenue: $0

CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT: PROVIDES FARMERS WITH CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO CREATE A RESILIENT, PRODUCTIVE, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY URBAN FARMING...

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CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT: PROVIDES FARMERS WITH CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO CREATE A RESILIENT, PRODUCTIVE, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY URBAN FARMING ECOSYSTEM.

Program 2
Expenses: $143,742 Revenue: $0

GENERAL PROGRAM: EMPOWERS URBAN GROWERS TO FOSTER THRIVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $126,829 Revenue: $18,000

SOIL HEALTH PROGRAM - PARTNERS WITH URBAN FARM BY CO-CREATING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, ZINES, RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION (AMENDMENTS, MUSHROOM SUBSTRATE), 1:1 ASSESSMENTS, MONITORING SOIL BIOLOGY (INCLUDING...

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SOIL HEALTH PROGRAM - PARTNERS WITH URBAN FARM BY CO-CREATING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, ZINES, RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION (AMENDMENTS, MUSHROOM SUBSTRATE), 1:1 ASSESSMENTS, MONITORING SOIL BIOLOGY (INCLUDING MICROBES), PRE AND POST FREE SOIL TESTING FOR HEAVY METALS AND NUTRIENTS, AS WELL AS CROP NUTRIENT DENSITY FOR URBAN FARM PARTNERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $778,905
Program Service Revenue $18,000
Investment Income $16,651
Other Revenue $637
TOTAL REVENUE $814,193

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $204,056
Salaries & Benefits $580,831
Fundraising Expenses $47,878
Program Expenses $739,555
Other Expenses $178,304
TOTAL EXPENSES $963,191

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $814,193 $925,088 -0.1%
Expenses $963,191 $803,435 +0.2%
Net Income $-148,998 $121,653 -2.2%
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
6
Volunteers
25

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
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROSIE FITZ PRESIDENT 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENA TERRY TREASURER 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN WELLS SECRETARY 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FAWN POCHEL BOARD MEMBER 0.1
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAKARAI HOWARD BOARD MEMBER 0.1
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX FRANZ BOARD MEMBER 0.1
Director
$0 $0 $0
AKILAH MARTIN PHD BOARD MEMBER 0.1
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 $814,193 $963,191 $1,278,407 $-148,998
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $925,088 $803,435 $1,413,653 $121,653
2023 $1,064,345 $779,199 $1,189,167 $285,146
2023 $1,064,345 $779,199 $1,189,167 $285,146
2022 $977,594 $639,459 $885,449 $338,135
2021 $766,015 $583,009 $485,387 $183,006
2020 $674,770 $529,611 $300,995 $145,159
2019 $256,634 $210,716 $144,644 $45,918
2018 $224,275 $163,330 $104,376 $60,945
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