Charities United States Human Services Grow Greater Englewood Inc
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Grow Greater Englewood Inc

Create sustainable food economies

Human Services Chicago, IL EIN 472755538 · IRS Reg 47-2755538 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Grow Greater Englewood Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
K01
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

Create sustainable food economies

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE K01

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Grow Greater Englewood Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 472755538. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Grow Greater Englewood Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Grow Greater Englewood Inc is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Grow Greater Englewood Inc has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Grow Greater Englewood Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Grow Greater Englewood Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Grow Greater Englewood Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Grow Greater Englewood Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Grow Greater Englewood Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Grow Greater Englewood Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Grow Greater Englewood Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472755538, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LA
Lawrence A Seals Jr
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

AT
Atara Y••••
PRESIDENT
BE
Benjamin H•••••••
Director
CE
Cecil D• M••••
Director
CH
Christal T•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
DR
Dr A••••• O••••••••••
SECRETARY
ER
Erika A••••
Director
KE
Keith H•••••
Director
LA
Lawrence A S•••• J•
Executive Director
LA
Lawrence S••••
Executive Director
LA
Lawrence S•••• J•
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MA
Margot P•••••••
Director
RE
Rev J••••• W•••••••••
TREASURER
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$9.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Grow Greater Englewood Inc This page 76 $2.4 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Grow Greater Englewood Inc

What is Grow Greater Englewood Inc?
Grow Greater Englewood Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Create sustainable food economies
When was Grow Greater Englewood Inc founded?
Grow Greater Englewood Inc was founded in 2015.
Who leads Grow Greater Englewood Inc?
Lawrence A Seals Jr serves as Executive Director.
Where is Grow Greater Englewood Inc located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Grow Greater Englewood Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Grow Greater Englewood Inc trustworthy?
Grow Greater Englewood Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Grow Greater Englewood Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 472755538. Registration: 47-2755538 (United States).
What is Grow Greater Englewood Inc's website?
http://www.growgreater.org