Ecosystems of Care
Ecosystems of Care works to build stronger and more just systems of food, information, and resources, to forge connections across neighbors, and generate community power. We do this through food distribution, preparation of outreach and educational materials, community building and events, and supporting other organizations and groups.
Ecosystems of Care at a glance
In short: Ecosystems of Care gave $48K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,500
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,750
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,750
- Total assets
- $246,520
- +336.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ecosystems of Care funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cooperation Racine ($29K). Together the top 2 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $48K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperation Racine Chicago, IL | Project to organize, activate and educate on food culture | $28,500 |
| Whetstone Media Atlanta, GA | Project to organize, activate and educate on food culture | $19,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246,520 | $407,210 | $225,181 | $47,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $56,459 | $229,577 | $208,294 | $19,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $43,488 | $168,263 | $188,121 | — | — |
| 2021 | $49,136 | $86,433 | $37,297 | — | — |
About Ecosystems of Care
Based on IRS filings
Ecosystems of Care is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $247K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $48K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ecosystems of Care is led by Saleem Hue Penny, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Saleem Hue Penny
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brigid Maniates
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Nyhart
Ex-Officio Board
Treasurer → Ex-Officio Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maira Khwaja
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Damon A Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Damon Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominique James
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eve L Ewing
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mara Heneghan
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ed Vogel (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ecosystems of Care
How much does Ecosystems of Care give each year?
Ecosystems of Care gave $48K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $19K across 1 grant.
How large is Ecosystems of Care?
Ecosystems of Care reported $247K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $407K.
What is Ecosystems of Care?
Ecosystems of Care is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $247K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ecosystems of Care operate?
Ecosystems of Care has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois.
What is Ecosystems of Care's EIN?
Ecosystems of Care's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1345182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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