EIN 82-3336616

Urban Growers Collective

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
48
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Urban Growers Collective addresses food system inequities through eight production-oriented urban farms on 11-acres, using sustainable practices for health and economic development.
Total revenues
$3,741,933
2022
Total expenses
$2,981,269
2022
Total assets
$5,960,256
2022
Num. employees
48
2022

Program areas at Urban Growers Collective

Eight urban farms operate on 11-acres of land predominantly located on Chicago's south side. These farms are production-oriented with staff integrating education, training, leadership development and food distribution to meet program goals. Each farm utilizes organic growing methods and intensive growing practices that maximizes space and year-round production strategies.

Who funds Urban Growers Collective

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
JP Morgan Chase FoundationIn Support of Creating Economic Mobility and Career Pathways$831,810
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support. To Support Cooperative Business Development for Emerging Growers Via Ugc's Grower Apprenticeship Program. Support To the Fresh Moves Mobile Market To the Extent Possible. in Support of the Growers Apprenticeship Program - Cooperative Business Development, From the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust.$341,333
Margot and Thomas Pritzker Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$333,000
...and 32 more grants received totalling $2,671,895

Personnel at Urban Growers Collective

NameTitleCompensation
Laurell SimsChief Executive Officer$114,254
Lauralyn ClawsonDirector of Operations
Fara TaylorDirector of Finance
Malcolm EvansDirector of Farming
Brandon LovDevelopment Manager
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Urban Growers Collective

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,575,532
Program services$246,317
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-79,916
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,741,933

Form 990s for Urban Growers Collective

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-12990View PDF
2021-122022-06-24990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-12-14990View PDF
2018-122020-01-10990View PDF

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Data update history
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $831,810 from JP Morgan Chase Foundation
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $341,333 from The Chicago Community Trust
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $533,000 from Margot and Thomas Pritzker Family Foundation
August 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsFood and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesFood and nutritionHungerBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1200 W 35th St 118
Chicago, IL 60609
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Website URL
urbangrowerscollective.org/ 
Phone
(773) 376-8882
IRS details
EIN
82-3336616
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K00: Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition: General
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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