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Plant Chicago Nfp

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$604k (2023)

Expenses
$522k (2023)

Total Assets
$995k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$546k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$604,307
Expenses
$521,841
Net Income
$82,466
Net Assets
$448,970
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $534,570
88.5%
Program Services $32,686
5.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,831
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,267
Other Revenue $47,149
7.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,786
13.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $245,865
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $995,208
Total Liabilities $546,238
Net Assets $448,970
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan Pereira (Executive Director) $69,786 $0 $4,002
Kristie Conklin (President) $0 $0 $0
Phil Fry (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Edwards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Espinoza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Mee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Flores (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Daniella Mazzio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Myla Skinner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Pawlak (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$362,337
Expenses
$457,710
Net Income
-$95,373
Net Assets
$366,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $319,809
88.3%
Program Services $32,713
9.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,250
0.6%
Net Fundraising -$2,398
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,538
0.7%
Other Revenue $7,425
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,874
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $219,282
47.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $936,855
Total Liabilities $570,351
Net Assets $366,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan Pereira (Executive Director) $68,805 $0 $3,069
Kristie Conklin (President) $0 $0 $0
Phil Fry (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Edwards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Espinoza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Mee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Flores (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Daniella Mazzio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Myla Skinner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Pawlak (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$417,352
Expenses
$452,589
Net Income
-$35,237
Net Assets
$461,877
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $368,585
88.3%
Program Services $20,953
5.0%
Investment Income $55
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $450
0.1%
Net Fundraising -$1,494
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $20,781
5.0%
Other Revenue $8,022
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,681
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $197,156
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $539,496
Total Liabilities $77,619
Net Assets $461,877
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan Pereira (Executive Director) $69,778 $0 $2,903
Kristie Conklin (President) $0 $0 $0
Phil Fry (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Edwards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anneli Alers (Director (Resigned 06/2021)) $0 $0 $0
Darren Mattinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Espinoza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Inez Suen (Director (Ended 12/2021)) $0 $0 $0
Julie Williams (Director (Resigned 06/2021)) $0 $0 $0
Chad Flores (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Daniella Mazzio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Mee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Pawlak (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,078
Expenses
$435,360
Net Income
-$190,282
Net Assets
$497,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $226,168
92.3%
Program Services $17,211
7.0%
Investment Income $83
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $500
0.2%
Net Fundraising -$1,128
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $517
0.2%
Other Revenue $1,727
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,130
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $174,959
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $570,378
Total Liabilities $73,264
Net Assets $497,114
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan Pereira (Executive Director) $70,441 $0 $2,690
Inez Suen (Director) $6,000 $0 $0
Chad Flores (President) $0 $0 $0
Phil Fry (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Edwards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anneli Alers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darren Mattinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristie Conklin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$836,701
Expenses
$335,326
Net Income
$501,375
Net Assets
$687,396
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $760,871
90.9%
Program Services $50,171
6.0%
Investment Income $68
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,485
0.4%
Net Fundraising $13,065
1.6%
Sales of Assets $821
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $3,910
0.5%
Other Revenue $4,310
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,413
21.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,320
39.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $711,213
Total Liabilities $23,817
Net Assets $687,396
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan Pereira (Executive Director) $65,008 $0 $5,326
Chad Flores (President) $0 $0 $0
Allison Liefer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Darren Mattinson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anneli Alers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Twania Brewster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristie Conklin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Fry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Inez Suen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$270,254
Expenses
$301,684
Net Income
-$31,430
Net Assets
$186,021
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,450
72.7%
Program Services $57,686
21.3%
Investment Income $109
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,512
2.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,623
1.3%
Other Revenue $5,874
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,705
21.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,079
37.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,735
Total Liabilities $21,714
Net Assets $186,021
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan Pereira (Executive Director) $63,078 $0 $2,627
Ryan Wilson (President Thru 6/2018) $0 $0 $0
Chad Flores (President Since 7/2018) $0 $0 $0
Darren Mattinson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Athanasia Zero (Secretary Thru 6/2018) $0 $0 $0
Allison Liefer (Secretary Since 7/2018) $0 $0 $0
Anneli Alers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Twania Brewster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Irina Marinescu (Director Thru 6/2018) $0 $0 $0
Phil Fry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lupe Phillips (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Edel (Director Thru 2/2018) $0 $0 $0
Julie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$382,618
Expenses
$295,444
Net Income
$87,174
Net Assets
$104,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $308,071
80.5%
Program Services $63,994
16.7%
Investment Income $77
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,587
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,557
1.2%
Other Revenue $3,332
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,586
21.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $88,313
29.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,085
Total Liabilities $129,030
Net Assets $104,055
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan Pereira (Executive Director) $63,587 $0 $0
Ryan Wilson (President) $0 $0 $0
Darren Mattinson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Athanasia Zero (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anneli Alers (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Edel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allison Liefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Irina Marinescu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lupe Phillips (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chadwick Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$309,449
Expenses
$273,955
Net Income
$35,494
Net Assets
$16,880
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $224,156
72.4%
Program Services $70,864
22.9%
Investment Income $50
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,048
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,331
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,000
22.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $101,513
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $155,706
Total Liabilities $138,826
Net Assets $16,880
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan Pereira (Executive Director) $62,000 $0 $0
Ryan Wilson (President) $0 $0 $0
Bryant Williams (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Fricke (Treasurer Thru 6/2016) $0 $0 $0
Athanasia Zero (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Edel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allison Liefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Mulrow (Director Thru 4/2016) $0 $0 $0
Irina Marinescu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lupe Phillips (Director) $0 $0 $0
Octavia Hooks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chadwick Flores (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,071
Expenses
$241,777
Net Income
-$17,706
Net Assets
-$18,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $158,008
70.5%
Program Services $65,209
29.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $854
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,672
22.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,163
34.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,275
Total Liabilities $156,889
Net Assets -$18,614
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Mulrow (Executive Director Thru 8/2015) $31,185 $0 $0
Jonathan Pereira (Executive Director Since 8/2015) $20,866 $0 $0
John Edel (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wilson (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Fricke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sia Xeros (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Irina Marinescu (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allison Liefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryant Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,669
Expenses
$205,018
Net Income
$19,651
Net Assets
-$908
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $136,653
60.8%
Program Services $88,016
39.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $95,050
46.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,024
Total Liabilities $131,932
Net Assets -$908
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Edel (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Wilson (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Fricke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sia Xeros (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jessie Gatto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allison Liefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Mulrow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryant Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,377
Expenses
$196,016
Net Income
$57,361
Net Assets
-$15,962
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,599
68.5%
Program Services $79,778
31.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,441
49.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,212
Total Liabilities $143,174
Net Assets -$15,962
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan Wilson (President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Quivey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Fricke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Blake Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sia Xeros (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Mulrow (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,606
Expenses
$77,531
Net Income
-$42,925
Net Assets
-$96,599
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,000
57.8%
Program Services $15,460
44.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$854
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,464
75.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,252
Total Liabilities $129,851
Net Assets -$96,599

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,136
Expenses
$55,810
Net Income
-$53,674
Net Assets
-$53,674
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,136
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,569
Total Liabilities $60,243
Net Assets -$53,674

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