Civic Intelligence

Spanish Ladder

EIN 20-2249947 • 501(c)3 • Aurora, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Fostering second language acquisition and learning.

2569 Needham CourtAurora, IL 60503

www.spanishladderandquest.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

37th percentile

-4.6%

Higher net margin than 37% 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

43rd percentile

-7.1%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

-9.8%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Down

$66,457

Down $5,096 (-7.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$5,400

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$61,057

Down $5,096 (-7.7%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Down

$111,147

Down $12,090 (-9.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$116,243

Down $11,931 (-9.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$5,096

Down $159 (-3.2%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2011: $12,112Liabilities 2011: $16,445Net Assets 2011: -$4,3332011Assets 2012: $221Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $963Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2021: $52,256Liabilities 2021: $5,400Net Assets 2021: $46,8562021Assets 2022: $76,490Liabilities 2022: $5,400Net Assets 2022: $71,0902022Assets 2023: $71,553Liabilities 2023: $5,400Net Assets 2023: $66,1532023Assets 2024: $66,457Liabilities 2024: $5,400Net Assets 2024: $61,0572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$66,457
Liabilities$5,400
Net Assets$61,057
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $43,723Expenses 2011: $43,166Net Income 2011: $5572011Revenue 2012: $37,995Expenses 2012: $37,774Net Income 2012: $2212012Revenue 2013: $41,418Expenses 2013: $40,676Net Income 2013: $7422013Revenue 2021: $96,316Expenses 2021: $60,016Net Income 2021: $36,3002021Revenue 2022: $117,090Expenses 2022: $92,856Net Income 2022: $24,2342022Revenue 2023: $123,237Expenses 2023: $128,174Net Income 2023: -$4,9372023Revenue 2024: $111,147Expenses 2024: $116,243Net Income 2024: -$5,0962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$111,147
Expenses$116,243
Net Income-$5,096
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$66,457
Liabilities
$5,400
Net assets
$61,057
Revenue
$111,147
Expenses
$116,243
Net income
-$5,096
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.05$0.61$1.11$1.16$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.05$0.66$1.23$1.28$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.05$0.71$1.17$0.93$0.24
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.05$0.47$0.96$0.60$0.36
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.41$0.41$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.38$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.16$0.04$0.44$0.43$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 19, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$111,147
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Fostering second language acquisition and learning.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Fostering second language acquisition and learning.-$116,243
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Chantal DejeanExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Genevieve RichardsonSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spanish Ladder
EIN
20-2249947
Phone
6302290422
Address
2569 Needham Court, Aurora, IL 60503

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Chantel Dejean
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2025-06-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Wieland Wallace Inc
Address
232 S Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
Preparer
Paul H Wieland
Phone
6304064490
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $820”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $10751”

Other Expenses.1

“Program Expenses $104672”

Total Liabilities.1

“Other Deposits - Beginning $5400 Other Deposits - Ending $5400”

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

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