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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1075236

GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WAUCONDA, IL 60084

Financials

$59K$47K2023$40K$48K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$40,172$47,556-$7,384$26,200$791$25,409
June 30, 2024990-EZ$58,777$47,338$11,439$32,825$32$32,793
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$40,172

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$32,000
Other expenses
$15,556
Program services (functional)
$47,555

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$32,825
Total assets, end of year
$26,200
Total liabilities, end of year
$791
Net assets, end of year
$25,409
Cash, savings and investments
$19,507
Gross receipts
$40,172

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL BESENJAKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR25$0
EUGENE GROSSTREASURER2$0
KEVIN WESTINGSECRETARY2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL BESENJAKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR25$0
EUGENE GROSSTREASURER2$0
KEVIN WESTINGSECRETRY2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1459 SUTTON CIR, WAUCONDA, IL 60084-3706
In care of
% CHERYL BESENJAK
Signed the 990-EZ
CHERYL L BESENJAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(847) 609-3228
Return prepared by
EJG CPA ADVISORS LLC

Mission

CHARITABLE

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • JOHN R LEWIS SCHOOL - GREENHOUSE GARDENS IN WAUKEGAN IL. GROW 900 LETTUCE. 120 BOTANY STUDENTS, 30 AUTISTIC STUDENTS, ETC LEARN TO USE AQUAPONICS TO GROW PLANTS. HEALTH NUTRITION TAUGHT. FOOD PROVIDED FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
    Expenses $6,662 · grants $5,750
  • HOPE FARM GREENHOUSE GROWS FOOD YEAR ROUND IN AQUA/HYDROPONIC SYSTEMS FOR FOOD PANTRY AT HOPE COLLECTIVE IN LAKE ZURICH IL. SYSTEMS PRODUCE 540 LETTUCE WEEKLY AND UP TO 3200 LBS TOMATOES YEARLY. SERVES 125 FAMILIES WEEKLY.
    Expenses $2,679
  • LAKE COUNTY HS TECH CAMPUS HOUSES STATE OF ART VERTICAL HYDROPONIC SYSTEMS. GROW PRODUCE HERBS FOR CULINARY PROGRAM, WITH REMAINDER DONATED TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY. EDUCATIONAL TOURS PROVIDED.
    Expenses $33,484 · grants $30,000
  • NORTHBRIDGE CHURCH CONSULTING PROJECT
    Expenses $237
  • INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO HELP COVER OVERHAEAD EXPENSES
    Expenses $4,493 · grants $4,422

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-N for GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
47-1075236
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$26,200
Income (IRS master file)
$40,172

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
August 16, 2017
Reinstated
Effective August 15, 2019

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$40,172$47,556$26,200XML
990-EZJune 2024$58,777$47,338$32,825XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-1075236).

Questions about GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP

What is the EIN of GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP is 47-1075236.
Is GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2019.
Are donations to GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GROWING HEALTHY PEOPLE NFP have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $40,172, expenses of $47,556 and total assets of $26,200 at year end.

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