Civic Intelligence

Kidz Express

EIN 20-0942452 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Kidz Express provides programs and services that help build self-esteem in inner city children, exposes children to the larger world around them and bridged the gap between the Austin area of Chicago and Oak Park.

5221 W Congress ParkwayChicago, IL 60644

www.kidzexpress.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.78x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.59x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

65th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

48th percentile

-3.1%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

7.7%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Down

$132,974

Down $8,597 (-6.1%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$103,206

Down $70,888 (-41%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$29,768

Up $62,291 (+192%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$176,178

Up $24,155 (+16%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$157,221

Up $14,132 (+9.9%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$18,957

Up $10,023 (+112%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $10,158Liabilities 2011: $6,6752011Assets 2013: $20,504Liabilities 2013: $6,9062013Assets 2015: $149,523Liabilities 2015: $136,606Net Assets 2015: $12,9172015Assets 2016: $147,428Liabilities 2016: $155,805Net Assets 2016: -$8,3772016Assets 2020: $182,023Liabilities 2020: $167,607Net Assets 2020: $14,4162020Assets 2021: $164,682Liabilities 2021: $206,139Net Assets 2021: -$41,4572021Assets 2022: $141,571Liabilities 2022: $174,094Net Assets 2022: -$32,5232022Assets 2024: $132,974Liabilities 2024: $103,206Net Assets 2024: $29,7682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$132,974
Liabilities$103,206
Net Assets$29,768

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $103,204Expenses 2011: $103,844Net Income 2011: -$6402011Revenue 2013: $133,128Expenses 2013: $121,524Net Income 2013: $11,6042013Revenue 2015: $251,298Expenses 2015: $233,499Net Income 2015: $17,7992015Revenue 2016: $144,994Expenses 2016: $166,288Net Income 2016: -$21,2942016Revenue 2020: $138,263Expenses 2020: $120,868Net Income 2020: $17,3952020Revenue 2021: $109,320Expenses 2021: $165,193Net Income 2021: -$55,8732021Revenue 2022: $152,023Expenses 2022: $143,089Net Income 2022: $8,9342022Revenue 2024: $176,178Expenses 2024: $157,221Net Income 2024: $18,9572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$176,178
Expenses$157,221
Net Income$18,957

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$176,178
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Kidz Express provides programs and services that help build self-esteem in inner city children, exposes children to the larger world around them and bridged the gap between the Austin area of Chicago and Oak Park.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Kidz Express provides programs and services that help build self-esteem in inner city children, exposes children to the larger world around them and bridges the gap between the Austin area of Chicago and Oak Park.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Valerie PeilerPresident-$0--
Doug LowSecretary/Treasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kidz Express
EIN
20-0942452
Phone
7734173917
Address
5221 W Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60644

Signing Officer

Name
Doug Low
Title
Vice President
Phone
7734173917
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Apc Financial Group Ltd
Address
1150 W NORTHWEST HWY STE A, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2207
Preparer
Anthony P Canonaco CPA
Phone
8472557212
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

Description: Rental Income. Amount: 22800.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: Academic incentives. Amount: 225. Description: Bank Fees. Amount: 2310. Description: Computer expense. Amount: 2954. Description: Field Trip. Amount: 500. Description: Food expense. Amount: 2046. Description: Insurance. Amount: 12674. Description: Internet. Amount: 3637. Description: Management Fees. Amount: 350. Description: Mortgage Interest. Amount: 7129. Description: Supplies. Amount: 3421. Description: Payroll Fees. Amount: 1642. Description: Payroll Tax. Amount: 5998. Description: Mentor Expense. Amount: 495. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 43381.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: Accounts Payable. Beg. of Year Amount: 20300. End of Year Amount: 13298. Description: Mortgage Payable. Beg. of Year Amount: 91708. End of Year Amount: 89908.

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