A JUST HARVEST
Mission Statement
A Just Harvest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing poverty and hunger in the Rogers Park and greater Chicago community. The organization's initiatives extend beyond emergency food assistance; it also focuses on community and economic development, advocating for justice across racial, cultural, and socio-economic lines. A Just Harvest's holistic approach includes programs such as urban agriculture, youth workforce development, environmental education, and civic engagement opportunities. Through collaborations with schools, partner organizations, and community members, A Just Harvest aims to empower individuals to make healthy and sustainable choices while addressing systemic issues contributing to hunger and poverty. Additionally, its Advocacy, Outreach, and Organizing program collaborates with various community organizations to advocate for policy changes related to court sentencing, police compliance, just wages, and anti-poverty legislation. Overall, A Just Harvest serves as a vital resource, providing nourishment, education, and support to individuals and families in need, while striving to create a more just and equitable society for all.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
92.0% | 83.0% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
6.5% | 10.7% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
1.5% | 2.0% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
6.2 mo | 12.8 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
11.3% | 10.1% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
96.4% | 90.7% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-25.2% | 12.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
38.0% | 11.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-27.4% | 2.9% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7M | $2.1M | $1.1M | 92.0% | 51 |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $1.5M | $1.5M | 94.4% | 64 |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $998K | $840K | 90.7% | 36 |
| 2021 | $888K | $892K | N/A | — | 22 |
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