EIN 36-4540756

Faith in Place

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
31
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Faith in Place is a multifaith, environmental nonprofit organization with a mission to empower people of diverse faith and spiritualities to be leaders in advancing environmental and racial justice. The organization works with faith partners across Illinois on sustainable food and land use, offering programs such as native plant gardens. They also address energy and climate change by helping partners reduce their carbon footprint through programs like energy audits. Faith in Place is located in Chicago, IL.
Total revenues
$4,295,446
2023
Total expenses
$3,268,229
2023
Total assets
$3,998,073
2023
Num. employees
31
2023

Program areas at Faith in Place

Advocacy - the organization works with Faith partners across Illinois to advocate for urgent issues which need attention and action in order to protect our earth. Programs offered include:faithful citizen workshops - the organization conducts two-hour workshops where people of Faith can learn about and discuss engaging with policymakers. The organization also identifies and reviews ways people of Faith can participate in the advocacy process consistent with the tenets of their faith.statehouse advocacy day - every spring, the organization works closely with coalition members and sends a delegation of faithful citizens to advocate for issues which will protect our earth.
Energy & climate change - the organization works with Faith partners across Illinois to help them reduce their carbon footprint. A couple of specific programs are offered. These include: energy audits - the organization's staff work with skilled volunteers and trusted local organizations to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions at houses of worship and homes. This process starts with an energy audit, a key first step for laying out a comprehensive roadmap for energy conservation.smart energy education - the organization's staff bring materials to houses of worship, often during a fellowship time, so that individuals can better understand incentives, rebates, hourly pricing, and alternative suppliers. The organization's experts explain how to take advantage of these programs to save money and maximize energy efficiency.
Sustainable food, water and land use - Faith in Place (the organization) works with Faith partners across Illinois to help sustain food and land. A number of programs are offered including:native plant gardens - the organization provides assistance and support in the sourcing and installations of plants for numerous native plant and butterfly gardens on the properties of their Faith partners through the state.vegetable gardens - the organization's staff give guidance and promote the efforts of people of Faith to grow food in small neighborhood gardens. Such gardens provide locally grown produce and, at the same time, build a sense of community. One of the gardens is shared by a christian and a muslim Faith partner in urbana. The tomatoes and the relationships that grow there are treasured by both Faith communitiescongregationalsupported agriculture (csa) - csa is a congregationally supported farm in which members purchased "shares" in the project, work the garden and know the farmer. The organization's partner csa commits to donate at least 10% of the harvest to a local food pantry. The organization has been instrumental in establishing and supporting csas. The racially and culturally diverse congregations regularly share information and expertise. Together they donate tons of food to local food banks, foster community engagement, and train people with new skills.habitant restoration - the organization provides opportunities for the youth and adult members of the Faith partners to engage in stewardship activities that both protect and restore the native landscape. Just eating curriculum - the curriculum expores intersection of food and Faith and how to nurture healthy bodies, healthy communities, and a healthy environment.migration & me - this program focuses on conservation and stewardship that engages communities of Faith in sharing their own personal migration stories. These stories connect to the migration of monarch butterflies, birds, and other species, who also need nourishment, resting places, and care upon their arrival in Illinois.
Youth eco-ambassadors - the organization provides environmental education during the summer and academic year for their beloved youth. For ages ranging from 14-18, applications are accepted at the beginning of every summer and academic year from their Faith partners to send a youth representative from their house of workship to join the organization's staff to put their Faith into action. Staff work with youth to learn about environmental issues, leadership development, and outreach methods. Field trips to see environmental education in action is a key part of the program. By the end of the summer and academic year program, the eco-ambassadors are empowered to work and provide leadership with existing green teams at their Faith communities. Training includes education, connection, and advocacy in all of the organization's program areas.
Action fund - the organization has a 501(c)4 called Faith in Place action fund thats purpose is to develop and advocate for legislation, regulations, and government programs to care for the earth in areas of energy and climate change, sustainable food and land use, and water preservation.

Grants made by Faith in Place

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Sierra ClubClean Heat Subaward$65,000
Faith in Place Action FundGeneral Operations$60,000
Cub Consumer Education and Research FundClean Heat Subaward$50,000
...and 6 more grants made

Who funds Faith in Place

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lilly EndowmentThriving Congregations Initiative$1,249,676
United States Energy FoundationTo Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future.$300,000
The Joyce FoundationEnvironment$200,000
...and 28 more grants received totalling $2,891,391

Personnel at Faith in Place

NameTitleCompensation
Rev. Brian SauderPresident and Chief Executive Officer$135,001
Elena CanlerChief Operating Officer
Ginnie JuddOperations and Finance Director
Kira DaultCommunications Director
Rev. Scott OnquePolicy Director
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for Faith in Place

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,056,916
Program services$153,407
Investment income and dividends$34,466
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$14,426
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$36,231
Total revenues$4,295,446

Form 990s for Faith in Place

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-29990View PDF
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-10-05990View PDF
2020-122021-10-28990View PDF
2019-122021-09-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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RiverkeeperOssining, NY$4,370,702
Clark Fork CoalitionMissoula, MT$2,245,943
The Potomac ConservancySilver Spring, MD$2,836,611
American Whitewater (AW)Sylva, NC$1,988,126
International RiversOakland, CA$2,202,465
The Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FL$18,034,660
Data update history
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $1,249,676 from Lilly Endowment
July 15, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
ReligiousPolitical advocacyLobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5416 S Cornell Ave 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60615
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
faithinplace.org/ 
Phone
(312) 733-4640
IRS details
EIN
36-4540756
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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