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Nonprofit · EIN 37-1323963

GROW IN AMERICA

Also known as GROW IN ILLINOIS

Tax-exempt · CHAMPAIGN, IL 61826

Financials

$130K$131K2022$130K$131K2023$160K$159K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROW IN AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$159,980$158,938$1,042$24,438$1,812$22,626
June 30, 2024990-EZ$129,915$131,450-$1,535$20,857$11,518$9,339
June 30, 2023990-EZ$129,778$131,248-$1,470$26,999$18,341$8,658
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$157,790
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,190

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$42,062
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$105,126
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$25,994
Occupancy
$1,350
Printing, publications and postage
$232
Other expenses
$26,236
Program services (functional)
$140,745

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,857
Total assets, end of year
$24,438
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,812
Net assets, end of year
$22,626
Cash, savings and investments
$24,403
Gross receipts
$159,980

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
BRENDA EAKINSPROGRAM COORDINATOR40$36,462
JULIE BAKERBOOKKEEPER2$5,000
KERRIE HACKERCHAIR2$600
ALICIA BRADLEYPRESIDENT2$0
TANYA HICKS-COOPWOODVICE-CHAIR2$0
FLEDA MCCOYTREASURER2$0
GAR WARREN-HALEBOARD MEMBER (PRIMARY)2$0
ANNE GIBBSBOARD MEMBER (PRIMARY)2$0
SHEILA TRACEYBOARD MEMBER (ASSOCIATE)2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOROKEYSA HALEYSECRETARY40$34,152
BRENDA EAKINSPROGRAM COORDINATOR40$31,020
KERRIE HACKERBOARD MEMBER (PRIMARY)2$800
ALICIA BRADLEYCHAIR2$0
CAROLINE MEEHANPRESIDENT2$0
TANYA HICKS-COOPWOODVICE-CHAIR2$0
FLEDA MCCOYTREASURER2$0
GAR WARREN-HALEBOARD MEMBER (PRIMARY)2$0
ANN GIBBSBOARD MEMBER (PRIMARY)2$0
JULIE BAKERBOOKKEEPER2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRENDA EAKINSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$26,000
TANYA HICKS-COOPWOODCHAIR2$0
CAROLINE MEEHANPRESIDENT2$0
ALICIA BRADLEYVICE-CHAIR2$0
FLEDA MCCOYTREASURER2$0
JULIE BAKERBOOKKEEPER2$0
GAR WARREN-HALEBOARD MEMBER (PRIMARY)2$0
DELORIS HENRYBOARD MEMBER (ASSOCIATE)2$0
CATHY BAKERBOARD MEMBER (PRIMARY)2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3667, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61826-3667
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
PO BOX 3667, CHAMPAIGN IL 61826
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
CHRIS STOHR, PO BOX 3667, CHAMPAIGN IL 61826
Signed the 990-EZ
BRENDA EAKINS, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Phone
(217) 352-6989
Return prepared by
FELLER & KUESTER CPAs PLLC

Mission

TO PROMOTE RECOVERY AND PERSONAL GROWTH REGARDING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION AND REHAB

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION AND REHAB
    Expenses $140,745

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 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-EZ for GROW IN AMERICA

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

IRS record

EIN
37-1323963
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Exempt since
1994
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
9491: GROW IN AMERICA
Assets (IRS master file)
$24,438
Income (IRS master file)
$159,980

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$159,980$158,938$24,438XML
990-EZJune 2024$129,915$131,450$20,857XML
990-EZJune 2023$129,778$131,248$26,999XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: CHRIS STOHR
June 30, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 37-1323963).

Questions about GROW IN AMERICA

What is the EIN of GROW IN AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROW IN AMERICA is 37-1323963.
Is GROW IN AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Which annual return does GROW IN AMERICA 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 GROW IN AMERICA 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 GROW IN AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GROW IN AMERICA?
The 990-N for 2018 names CHRIS STOHR.
Who are the officers and directors of GROW IN AMERICA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,462 (BRENDA EAKINS, PROGRAM COORDINATOR).
How much revenue does GROW IN AMERICA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $159,980, expenses of $158,938 and total assets of $24,438 at year end.

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