Degrowth Institute

EIN: 993425982 501(c)(3) Environment

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$518,865
Total Expenses
$65,648
Total Assets
$453,217
Net Assets
$453,217
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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Organization Details

Formation Year
2024
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
John Mulrow
Phone
3122359989
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Degrowth Institute, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $519K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $453K, a strong 87% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to empower the sustainability movement to challenge the need for economic growth. Through education, research, and organizing, we're working to build a more just and ecological economy beyond growth.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $518,668
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $197
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $518,865

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $55,843
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $63,197
Other Expenses $9,805
TOTAL EXPENSES $65,648

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $518,865 N/A N/A
Expenses $65,648 N/A N/A
Net Income $453,217 $0 N/A
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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
2
Volunteers
2

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
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John Mulrow Executive Director 35.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Ament Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Adina Merenlender Treasurer 1.00
Officer 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $518,865 $65,648 $453,217 $453,217
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