STAR FARM CHICAGO

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STEPHANIE DUNN

Phone

3127689949

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

STAR FARM CHICAGO, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit that reported $881K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $374K, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

STAR FARM CHICAGO IS AN URBAN FARM IN THE BACK OF THE YARDS NEIGHBORHOOD THAT SEEKS TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY AND OF LOCALLY GROWN ORGANIC PRODUCE THROUGH AFFORDABLE FARM STANDS, CSAS, YEAR-ROUND FARMERS MARKETS PARTICIPATION, FOOD DONATIONS, AND PROVIDING LOCAL JOBS, JOB TRAINING, AND BUSINESS INCUBATION FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND/OR EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS, WHILE ENGAGING LOCAL FAMILIES THROUGH OUR CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS, AND FOSTERING A SAFE, GREEN SPACE FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $370,713 Revenue: $245,823

ON THE FARM, WE CREATE AN INCLUSIVE SPACE BY PROVIDING LOCAL JOBS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND HORTICULTURAL THERAPY TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS, AND EMPOWERING WOMEN. THROUGH OUR...

ON THE FARM, WE CREATE AN INCLUSIVE SPACE BY PROVIDING LOCAL JOBS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND HORTICULTURAL THERAPY TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS, AND EMPOWERING WOMEN. THROUGH OUR WORK, WE HOPE TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF URBAN GROWERS AND FOOD JUSTICE ADVOCATES WHILE IMPROVING THE LONG TERM HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES OF THE 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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $621,257

Program Service Revenue $98,165

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $161,464

TOTAL REVENUE $880,886

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $321,300

Fundraising Expenses $35,896

Program Expenses $370,713

Other Expenses $185,508

TOTAL EXPENSES $506,808

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$880,886	$596,752	+0.5%
Expenses	$506,808	$525,927	0.0%
Net Income	$374,078	$70,825	+4.3%

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

450

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

$80,800

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CJ COLE	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KALA CUERTINGTON-SELLER	VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY ISHERWOOD	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOCELYN VELAZQUEZ	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLY HERRON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL SUE GAMER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNA KWAK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET DOHR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW AUXIER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE DUNN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$80,800	$0	$80,800

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$880,886	$506,808	$736,735	$374,078
2022	$596,752	$525,927	$655,012	$70,825
2021	$544,047	$446,774	$214,627	$97,273
2020	$349,118	$261,956	$125,087	$87,162
2020	$346,441	$254,021	$123,243	$92,420