Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp
AUA TRANSFORMS FOOD ACCESS, LOCAL ECONOMIES, COMMUNITY WELLNESS, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY IN CHICAGOLAND, THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO SAFELY GROW MEDICINE AND FOOD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+18.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$76K
-38.3% YoY
Grant Count
7
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-55.9% YoY
About Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp
Based on IRS filings
Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,413,653 | $1,189,167 | $885,449 |
| Revenue | $925,088 | $1,064,345 | $977,594 |
| Expenses | $803,435 | $779,199 | $639,459 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,262 | $427 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Godly Farming Llc ($22,222), Sunflower Soule Farm Llc ($20,000), Run-a-way Buckers Club Inc ($11,111).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GODLY FARMING LLC CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE | $22,222 |
| SUNFLOWER SOULE FARM LLC CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE | $20,000 |
| RUN-A-WAY BUCKERS CLUB INC PEMBROKE, IL | SUPPORT FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE | $11,111 |
| LIMES SMILES FOR MILES INC CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE | $5,556 |
| MUSAU HOUSE GARDEN MINOOKA, IL | SUPPORT FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE | $5,556 |
| RELISH CHICAGO FARM CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE | $5,556 |
| ROSEMARY W NGUGI-CONDON WOODSTOCK, IL | SUPPORT FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE | $5,556 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSIE FITZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ELENA TERRY | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| MEGAN WELLS | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| FAWN POCHEL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| DAKARAI HOWARD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| ALEX FRANZ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| AKILAH MARTIN PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp?
Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp?
As of 2024, Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp holds $1.4M in total assets with $925K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $76K in 2024.
Where does Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp operate?
Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp has awarded grants in Illinois, Ohio.
What size grants does Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp award?
In 2024, Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp awarded 7 grants totaling $76K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp's EIN?
Advocates for Urban Agriculture Nfp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0980528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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