EVANSTON GROWS (EIN 874161092) - 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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JEAN FIES

Phone

8478666113

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EVANSTON GROWS, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $256K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

EVANSTON GROWS IS A COLLECTIVE IMPACT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BRINGING TOGETHER RESOURCES IN THE EVANSTON COMMUNITY TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH INCREASING ACCESS TO LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE AND BUILDING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $249,913

Program Service Revenue $2,427

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $3,253

TOTAL REVENUE $255,593

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $2,012

Program Expenses $167,183

Other Expenses $263,454

TOTAL EXPENSES $263,454

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$255,593	$217,720	+0.2%
Expenses	$263,454	$145,362	+0.8%
Net Income	$-7,861	$72,358	-1.1%

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

N/A

Volunteers

150

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KIM COHEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LIZ GRUSZKIEVICZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINNEA LATIMER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELACSHA MADISON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOCELYN MALLARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBBIE OCONNOR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA ZSCHUNKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN FIES	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ANN MCMAHON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN GARCIA TRIESCHMAN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$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
2024	$255,593	$263,454	$161,026	$-7,861
2023	$217,720	$145,362	$168,887	$72,358
2022	$178,302	$81,773	$96,529	$96,529

EVANSTON GROWS