Organizations Filed Purposes:
Urban Growers Collective's work aims to address the inequities and structural racism that exist in the food system and in communities of color. Rooted in growing food, UGC cultivates nourishing environments which support health, economic development, healing and creativity through urban agriculture.
To demonstrate and support communities in developing community-based food systems
Eight urban farms operate on 11-acres of land predominantly located on Chicago's south side. These farms are production-oriented with staff integrating education, training, leadership development and food distribution to meet program goals. Each farm utilizes organic growing methods and intensive growing practices that maximizes space and year-round production strategies.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Laurell Sims | CEO Financials | 40 | $81,076 |
| Erika Allen | CEO Operations | 40 | $81,076 |
| Jessie Perez | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Trish Rooney | Board member | 0 | $0 |
| Sheelah Muhammad | Board member | 2 | $0 |
| Camille Kerr | Board member | 2 | $0 |
| Margot Pritzker | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Carrie Schloss | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Erika Dudley | President | 1 | $0 |
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