GROWCOMMUNITY (EIN 811013904) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SARAH MAKELA

Phone

7733409462

Tax Period

2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30

GROWCOMMUNITY, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit that reported $252K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue surged 96% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $55K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

THE CORPORATION, ANCHORED BY CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS) NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AMUNDSEN AND LAKE VIEW AND 17 CPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THAT FEED INTO THEM, IS WORKING TO DEVELOP A SEAMLESS K-12 SYSTEM OF PUBLIC NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS THAT ARE THE TOP EDUCATIONAL CHOICES FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $252,312

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $252,312

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $113,412

Fundraising Expenses $20,292

Program Expenses $156,279

Other Expenses $84,100

TOTAL EXPENSES $197,512

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$252,312	$128,768	+1.0%
Expenses	$197,512	$111,702	+0.8%
Net Income	$54,800	$17,066	+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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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

$89,000

Total Directors

$89,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GINA ABBATEMARCO	BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIET BIRNBAUM	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRYS SHAW	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLIOT RANSOM	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BONNIE PERRY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL GROSS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH MAKELA	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$89,000	$0	$89,000

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
2018	$252,312	$197,512	$115,525	$54,800

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