Institute of Soil and Soul
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE INSTITUTE OF SOIL AND SOUL IS A NONPROFIT JEWISH COMMUNITY FARM THAT PRACTICES REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, DONATES ALL OF ITS PRODUCE TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES, AND PROVIDES AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION ROOTED IN JEWISH WISDOM. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE NUTRIENT-DENSE FOOD MORE ACCESSIBLE WHILE ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY IN THE GREATER CHICAGO AREA. WE ALSO OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY-BUILDING EXPERIENCES TO LOCAL JEWISH SCHOOLS, SYNAGOGUES, AND ORGANIZATIONS.
- Income
- $100,200
- Spending
- $0
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, BRANCHES OF LEARNING, IS A SEASON-LONG JEWISH REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE IMMERSION DESIGNED FOR JEWISH INSTITUTIONS. EACH PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATION RECEIVES FOUR CUSTOMIZED FARM VISITS THAT INCLUDE HANDS-ON FARMING, TEXT STUDY, AND REFLECTION, ALONG WITH AT LEAST ONE ONSITE VISIT FROM OUR TEAM TO THEIR CONGREGATION. THIS PROGRAM FOLLOWS A 25-LESSON CURRICULUM DEVELOPED FOR K-12 LEARNERS BUT ADAPTABLE FOR ADULT EDUCATION, BLENDING JEWISH TEXTS, TRADITIONS, AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES. THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO BUILD ECOLOGICAL LITERACY, SPIRITUAL CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH FOOD AND FARMING.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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