Nonprofit · EIN 30-0392847
THE TALKING FARM
Tax-exempt · SKOKIE, IL 60076
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $175,164 | $278,771 | -$103,607 | $79,053 | $108,025 | -$28,972 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $39,162 | $40,761 | -$1,599 | $175,543 | $100,908 | $74,635 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $155,624 | $228,479 | -$72,855 | $163,619 | $87,385 | $76,234 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $110,747
- Program service revenue
- $42,837
- Investment income
- $246
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,180
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $23,245
- Other revenue
- $269
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $192,719
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $32,542
- Occupancy
- $5,619
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,143
- Other expenses
- $46,748
- Program services (functional)
- $234,716
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $175,543
- Total assets, end of year
- $79,053
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $108,025
- Net assets, end of year
- -$28,972
- Cash, savings and investments
- $51,263
- Land and buildings
- $14,485
- Gross receipts
- $193,839
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Aeschlimann | President | 20 | $0 |
| Maureen O'Brien | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Schmidt | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Sarah Engel | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Stashwick | Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Aeschlimann | President | 20 | $0 |
| Ross Greenspan | Vice-president | 5 | $0 |
| Maureen O'Brien | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Schmidt | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Engel | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Sarah Engle | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jennifer Berman | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Stashwick | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Engel | Board Member | 5 | $4,950 |
| Wendy Aeschlimann | President | 20 | $0 |
| Ross Greenspan | Vice-president | 5 | $0 |
| Maureen O'Brien | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Schmidt | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Louis Aurichio | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Berman | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3669 HOWARD ST, SKOKIE, IL 60076-4014
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Maureen O'Brien, Treasurer
- Phone
- (847) 425-5125
- Website
- thetalkingfarm.org
- Return prepared by
- Gem Numerics
Mission
The Talking Farm grows produce, herbs, and flowers using sustainable practices while educating the community about agriculture, biodiversity, and horticulture through hands-on learning and example at Howard Street Farm and off-site teaching gardens.
Program accomplishments
- Howard Street Farm is a 3-acre urban farm in Skokie, IL. The farm is a site for growing fresh produce using sustainable agriculture practices, educational programs, and community gatherings.Expenses $169,941
- Set-up and maintenance of mini-gardens and mini-farms at elementary, middle schools, and high schools in Evanston and Skokie Illinois.Expenses $64,775
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0392847
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B990)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $79,053
- Income (IRS master file)
- $193,839
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $175,164 | $278,771 | $79,053 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $39,162 | $40,761 | $175,543 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $155,624 | $228,479 | $163,619 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 30-0392847).
Questions about THE TALKING FARM
- What is the EIN of THE TALKING FARM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE TALKING FARM is 30-0392847.
- Is THE TALKING FARM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to THE TALKING FARM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE TALKING FARM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE TALKING FARM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE TALKING FARM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended March 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE TALKING FARM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE TALKING FARM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $175,164, expenses of $278,771 and total assets of $79,053 at year end.
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