Purple Asparagus
Purple Asparagus
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About this organization
Mission
Educate children, families and the community about eating that's good for the body and the planet
About
Purple Asparagus envisions a world where every child, every family and every community enjoy good health and a healthy planet through a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.In the 2018-19 school year, over 1,100 students in 16 Chicagoland schools received Purple Asparagus' nutrition education program, Delicious Nutritious Adventures. Over 75% of participants came from low-income families and 83% were non-white. During the 2018-2019 school year, across all programming, Purple Asparagus served over 2,800 children, 350 families, 16 schools, and 28 community sites.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Purple asparagus educates children, families and the community about eating that's good for the body and the planet. through exploration and discovery, we inspire a lasting love of delicious nutritious foods.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Educate children, families and the community about eating that's good for the body and the planet”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is IL.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 2545 West Diversey Avenue No 214, Chicago, IL, 60647.
- The non-profit has reported 4 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $15,934.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2005.
- The organization pays $123,138 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $27,249 in fundraising expenses.
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