Civic Intelligence

Urban Prep Academies

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 20-0138672

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
420 N Wabash AveChicago, IL 60611

(312) 276-0259

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

16.30x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

5th percentile

-47%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$197,070

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.3% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-92%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-31%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets100th percentile

Assets

Down

$112,445

Down $1,246,443 (-92%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

-$1,719,906

Down $681,770 (-66%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$1,832,351

Down $564,673 (-24%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Down

$4,531,437

Down $2,014,555 (-31%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$6,679,734

Down $352,633 (-5.0%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$2,148,297

Down $1,661,922 (-342%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MAssets 2011: $1,573,869Liabilities 2011: $701,527Net Assets 2011: $872,3422011Assets 2012: $1,926,316Liabilities 2012: $763,270Net Assets 2012: $1,163,0462012Assets 2013: $1,883,123Liabilities 2013: $695,263Net Assets 2013: $1,187,8602013Assets 2014: $2,034,901Liabilities 2014: $648,921Net Assets 2014: $1,385,9802014Assets 2015: $2,194,415Liabilities 2015: $1,310,246Net Assets 2015: $884,1692015Assets 2016: $849,095Liabilities 2016: $1,961,232Net Assets 2016: -$1,112,1372016Assets 2017: $697,490Liabilities 2017: $2,099,179Net Assets 2017: -$1,401,6892017Assets 2018: $699,306Liabilities 2018: $2,830,055Net Assets 2018: -$2,130,7492018Assets 2019: $362,297Liabilities 2019: $2,443,070Net Assets 2019: -$2,080,7732019Assets 2020: $464,013Liabilities 2020: $1,990,028Net Assets 2020: -$1,526,0152020Assets 2021: $1,211,865Liabilities 2021: -$43,408Net Assets 2021: $1,255,2732021Assets 2022: $2,924,982Liabilities 2022: $2,124,694Net Assets 2022: $800,2882022Assets 2023: $2,325,282Liabilities 2023: $2,432,607Net Assets 2023: -$107,3252023Assets 2024: $1,358,888Liabilities 2024: $2,397,024Net Assets 2024: -$1,038,1362024Assets 2025: $112,445Liabilities 2025: $1,832,351Net Assets 2025: -$1,719,9062025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$112,445
Liabilities$1,832,351
Net Assets-$1,719,906
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2011: $11,087,1192011Expenses 2012: $12,687,1412012Expenses 2013: $14,714,2932013Revenue 2014: $16,664,188Expenses 2014: $16,466,068Net Income 2014: $198,1202014Revenue 2015: $16,252,236Expenses 2015: $16,754,047Net Income 2015: -$501,8112015Revenue 2016: $14,002,636Expenses 2016: $15,991,486Net Income 2016: -$1,988,8502016Revenue 2017: $11,768,957Expenses 2017: $12,058,509Net Income 2017: -$289,5522017Revenue 2018: $9,646,658Expenses 2018: $10,375,718Net Income 2018: -$729,0602018Revenue 2019: $10,032,228Expenses 2019: $9,982,252Net Income 2019: $49,9762019Revenue 2020: $11,075,658Expenses 2020: $10,520,900Net Income 2020: $554,7582020Revenue 2021: $11,715,247Expenses 2021: $8,902,804Net Income 2021: $2,812,4432021Revenue 2022: $9,860,483Expenses 2022: $9,957,188Net Income 2022: -$96,7052022Revenue 2023: $8,277,718Expenses 2023: $9,185,331Net Income 2023: -$907,6132023Revenue 2024: $6,545,992Expenses 2024: $7,032,367Net Income 2024: -$486,3752024Revenue 2025: $4,531,437Expenses 2025: $6,679,734Net Income 2025: -$2,148,2972025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$4,531,437
Expenses$6,679,734
Net Income-$2,148,297
Open 2025 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 15, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,531,437
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide a comprehensive, high quality, college preparatory education that results in graduates succeeding in college. The operation of a network of public Charter College Prep High Schools.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$730,835$60,393▼ $670,442
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$42,918$19,814▼ $23,104
Intangible Assets-$13,975-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$10,000$10,000→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$558,890$8,263▼ $550,627
Total Assets$1,358,888$112,445▼ $1,246,443
Other Assets Total$16,245--
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$1,832,858$1,617,995▼ $214,863
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$564,166$214,356▼ $349,810
Total Liabilities$2,397,024$1,832,351▼ $564,673
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$-1,038,136$-1,719,906▼ $681,770
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-1,038,136$-1,719,906▼ $681,770
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,358,888$112,445▼ $1,246,443

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$19,814$2,600,077$2,619,891
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Dennis LacewellCEOFT$197,070$197,070
Dennis Lacewell--$197,070$197,070
Troy BoydChief Operations OfficerFT$143,500$143,500
Tanya RobinsonHuman Resource OfficerFT$107,756$107,756

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Tre ChildressBoard Chairman
Benjamin BlakeleyBoard Member
James MontgomeryBoard Member
Pamela JohnsonBoard Member
Tyler BeckBoard Member
Vernon SpellsBoard Member
Victor P HendersonBoard Member
Sabrina HugheyBoard Member/Parent Rep.
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,190,017
Program Service Revenue
$28,881
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$312,539
All Other Contributions
$86,023
Change in Net Assets
$-2,148,297

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,531,437
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,531,437
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,531,437
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$4,721,803
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,957,931
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$300,879$2,396,141$0$2,697,020
Comp Disqual Persons$822,476$1,135,455$0$1,957,931
Occupancy$0$208,728$0$208,728
Depreciation Depletion$0$18,096$0$18,096
Total Functional Expenses$2,854,548$3,825,186$0$6,679,734

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,679,735
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,679,735
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,679,735
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Urban Prep Academies
EIN
20-0138672
Phone
3122760259
Address
420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Signing Officer

Name
Dennis Lacewell
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
3122760259
Signed
2026-02-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dennis Lacewell
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
134
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Hall & Associates CPAs
Address
21145 Ridgeland Manor Dr, Matteson, IL 60443
Preparer
Alan T Hall CPA
Phone
7732336450
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 8B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the CEO and the Board of Directors”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The written Conflict of Interest policy is in the employee handbook that is distributed to all staff members. The policy is monitored on the campus level by the principals and the human resource department.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The CEOs compensation is determined by the board of directors compensation commitee. The committee takes into account the compensation packages of peer organizations chief executive officers as well as the needs of Urban Prep.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Other officers & key employees compensation is determined by the board of directors compensation commitee. The committee takes into account the compensation packages of peer organizations officers & key employees as well as the needs of Urban Prep.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Urban Prep has provided a copy of the 990 for review.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 443 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt0564166
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt0214356
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0To provide a comprehensive, high quality, college preparatory education that results in graduates succeeding in college. The operation of a network of public Charter College Prep High Schools.
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt086023
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0The Organization
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum03122760259
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0420 N Wabash 500
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Chicago
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IL
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd060611
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0730835
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt060393
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01135455
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0822476
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt01957931
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt04190017
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt04721803
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt0312539
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt028881
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-2148297
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01957931
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt06679734
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt04531437
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt018096
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt018096
IRS990/Desc0During the year, Urban Prep has enrolled over 250 Students; Achieved the highest college acceptance rates (100%) and college enrollment rates (98%) among Chicago Public Schools; Provided targeted Mentoring and Tutoring to appoximately 250 9th grade students; Provided Post High School counseling to over 200 graduates.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0-1038136
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0-1719906
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt0134
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt02854548
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd0true
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0true
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt01.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt140.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt340.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt440.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt51.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt71.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt81.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt91.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt101.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd9X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/KeyEmployeeInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/KeyEmployeeInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/KeyEmployeeInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Dr Tre Childress
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Dennis Lacewell
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Benjamin Blakeley
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Troy Boyd
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Tanya Robinson
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Tyler Beck
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Pamela Johnson
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7Victor P Henderson
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8James Montgomery
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9Vernon Spells
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10Sabrina Hughey
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt1197070
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt3143500
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt4107756
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Board Chairman
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1CEO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Chief Operations Officer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Human Resource Officer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Board Member
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10Board Member/Parent Rep.
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr02002
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt06
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt04103994
IRS990/GrantAmt086023
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt04531437
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0true
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt06
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt03
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt013975
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt01
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt02600077
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt042918
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt019814
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt02619891
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0IL
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0To provide a comprehensive, high quality, college preparatory education that results in graduates succeeding in college. The operation of a network of public Charter College Prep High Schools.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0-1038136
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0-1719906
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0208728
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0208728
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt016245
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Direct Student Costs
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Indirect Service Personnel
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Administration
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Other Costs
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt10
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt20
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt30
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt10
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt266766
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt32396141
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01650029
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt181164
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt20
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt3300879
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01650029
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt181164
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt266766
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt32697020
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Miscellaneous Income
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0312539
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0312539
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt0312539
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0558890
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt08263
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Dennis Lacewell
IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt01466527
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0611710
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Student Fees
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt028881
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt06446799
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt03223627
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt096793
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt02400
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-486375
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt03808740
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt07032367
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt06545992
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-2148297
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt010000
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt010000
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherSupportSumAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt019814
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt02600077
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt02619891
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt06679735
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt04531437
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt019814
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt06679735
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt04531437
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04531437
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt06679735
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind0true
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Charter Schools are considered Public rather than Private schools and therfore are not required to complete Schedule E. There are no material differences in voting rights in the governing body.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Charter Schools are considered Public rather than Private schools and therfore are not required to complete Schedule E. Charter Schools are considered Public rather than Private schools and therfore are not required to complete
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Line 4d
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt0197070
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusFilingOrganizationAmount00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Dennis Lacewell
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt0197070
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd0false
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Form 990 is reviewed by the CEO and the Board of Directors
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The written Conflict of Interest policy is in the employee handbook that is distributed to all staff members. The policy is monitored on the campus level by the principals and the human resource department.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The CEOs compensation is determined by the board of directors compensation commitee. The committee takes into account the compensation packages of peer organizations chief executive officers as well as the needs of Urban Prep.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Other officers & key employees compensation is determined by the board of directors compensation commitee. The committee takes into account the compensation packages of peer organizations officers & key employees as well as the needs of Urban Prep.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Urban Prep has provided a copy of the 990 for review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Pt VI, Line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Pt VI, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Pt VI, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Pt VI, Line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Pt VI, Line 11b
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0true
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0IL
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt01358888
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0112445
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt01358888
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0112445
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0true
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt04190017
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt0134
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03825186
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02854548
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt06679734
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt02397024
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt01832351
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt02397024
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt01832351
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0-1038136
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0-1719906
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt02854548
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt028881
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt0448326
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0341420
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt04531437
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt00
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt01358888
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0112445
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$112,445
Liabilities
$1,832,351
Net assets
-$1,719,906
Revenue
$4,531,437
Expenses
$6,679,734
Net income
-$2,148,297
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$1.83$1.72$4.53$6.68$2.15
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.36$2.40$1.04$6.55$7.03$0.49
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.33$2.43$0.11$8.28$9.19$0.91
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.92$2.12$0.80$9.86$9.96$0.10
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.04$1.26$11.7$8.90$2.81
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.46$1.99$1.53$11.1$10.5$0.55
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.36$2.44$2.08$10.0$9.98$0.05
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.70$2.83$2.13$9.65$10.4$0.73
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.70$2.10$1.40$11.8$12.1$0.29
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.85$1.96$1.11$14.0$16.0$1.99
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.19$1.31$0.88$16.3$16.8$0.50
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.65$1.39$16.7$16.5$0.20
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.88$0.70$1.19$14.7
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.93$0.76$1.16$12.7
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.57$0.70$0.87$11.1