GROW YOUR OWN ILLINOIS GYO'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT RACIALLY DIVERSE AND COMMUNITY-CONNECTED INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME CERTIFIED TEACHERS IN HARD-TO-STAFF SCHOOLS AND POSITIONS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR THEIR STUDENTS.
GROW YOUR OWN ILLINOIS has received 9 grants from 5 known foundation funders. Revenue decreased from $6,872,777 in 2023 to $6,569,468 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $6,569,468.
Annual Revenue
$6,569,468
Known Funders
5
Grants Received
9
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,569,468 | $6,044,315 | $3,122,940 |
| 2023 | $6,872,777 | $6,467,800 | $1,725,622 |
| 2022 | $3,410,743 | $3,328,449 | $1,120,232 |
| 2021 | $3,739,011 | $3,603,414 | $992,055 |
| 2020 | $2,913,593 | $2,644,220 | $1,558,941 |
Top Funders
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
Saint Louis, MO
Saint Louis, MO
Saint Louis, MO
SEATTLE, WA
Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
ROEY A AHRAM
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY
LIZA N PAPPAS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JOAQUIN FONTE
BOARD MEMBER
DEMETRIUS DAVIS
BOARD CHAIR
MAYRA BRAVO GONZALEZ
BOARD VICE CHAIR
CHRIS BROWN
TREASURER
EBONY DEBERRY
BOARD MEMBER
JULIET DE JESUS ALEJANDRE
BOARD MEMBER
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