Proofing Station
- Assets
- $10.7m
- Revenue
- $10.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 88-1821857
Organization Overview
Proofing Station is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Proofing Station is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROOFING STATION INCREASES ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE MIDWEST REGIONAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM AND THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN UNDERSERVED AND MARGINALIZED AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT THAT ADVANCES ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIAL AND RACIAL EQUITY, AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROOFING STATION'S MAIN PROGRAM IS OUR INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES, INVESTING IN MIDWEST FARM AND FOOD ENTERPRISES ALONG THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN IN FOUR KEY FOCUS AREAS, INCLUDING: ENGAGING EXLUDED MARKET PLAYERS, ACCESS TO LAND AND REAL ASSETS, EXPANDING REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE CULTIVATION. PROOFING STATION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2023, AND EXECUTED OUR FIRST INVESTMENT IN MARCH 2024.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Corntey Renton Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $36,720 |
Sarah Mcgraw Reichert Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bruce Karmazin Board Chair And Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Shelby Parchman Board Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Erica King Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,250,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,250,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $174,792 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,424,792 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,535 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,535 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,621 |
| Fees for services: Management | $134,486 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,599 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,888 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,848 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $199,227 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,727,815 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,000,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,727,815 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,250 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $500,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $502,250 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,225,565 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,727,815 |