Chicago Freedom School

EIN 20-4735643 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The chicago freedom school cultivates and amplifies the leadership of black and brown youth as they envision and organize toward collective healing and liberation.

PO Box 4386Chicago, IL 60680

chicagofreedomschool.org

Siviq Scores

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

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

0.41x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

-15%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

-4.3%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

2.8%

Faster revenue growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,461,005

Down $65,469 (-4.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

$390,592

Up $73,510 (+23%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,070,413

Down $138,979 (-11%) from 2023

Operations

Liabilities / Revenue78th percentile Net Margin18th percentile

Revenue

$944,081

Up $25,342 (+2.8%) from 2023

Expenses

$1,083,060

Up $4,147 (+0.4%) from 2023

Net Income

-$138,979

Up $21,195 (+13%) from 2023

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Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

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2024

Assets$1,461,005

Liabilities$390,592

Net Assets$1,070,413

Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth41st percentile

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

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2024

Revenue$944,081

Expenses$1,083,060

Net Income-$138,979

Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing

Assets: $1,461,005
Liabilities: $390,592
Net assets: $1,070,413
Revenue: $944,081
Expenses: $1,083,060
Net income: -$138,979

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.46	$0.39	$1.07	$0.94	$1.08	$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.53	$0.32	$1.21	$0.92	$1.08	$0.16
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.91	$0.80	$1.11	$0.95	$1.28	$0.33
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$2.25	$0.73	$1.52	$1.51	$1.08	$0.43
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.81	$0.21	$1.60	$2.55	$1.12	$1.43
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$0.38	$0.21	$0.17	$0.41	$0.46	$0.05
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$0.35	$0.14	$0.22	$0.39	$0.36	$0.03
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$0.41	$0.22	$0.19	$0.39	$0.34	$0.06
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$0.22	$0.09	$0.13	$0.40	$0.31	$0.10
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$0.11	$0.08	$0.03	$0.23	$0.26	$0.03
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$0.12	$0.06	$0.06	$0.25	$0.26	$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$0.12	$0.05	$0.07	$0.25	$0.30	$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$0.13	$0.01	$0.11	$0.24	$0.27	$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$0.17	$0.03	$0.14	$0.27	$0.32	$0.05

Latest Filing Detail

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed: Nov 6, 2025
Return Version: 2024v5.2
Gross Receipts: $974,297

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The chicago freedom school provides a space where young people and adult allies can study the work of past social movements, deepen their understanding of current social problems, build new coalitions, and develop strategies for change. We support new generations of critical and independent thinking young people who use their unique experiences and power to create a just world.

Provides space to study & understand social issues, build & develop strategies for change.

Balance Sheet Detail

Line	Beginning	End	Change
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts	$1,266,549	$1,290,875	▲ $24,326
Accounts Receivable	$102,870	$76,474	▼ $26,396
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net	$15,215	$21,425	▲ $6,210
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges	$8,190	$8,910	▲ $720
Total Assets	$1,526,474	$1,461,005	▼ $65,469
Other Assets Total	$133,650	$63,321	▼ $70,329
Liabilities
Escrow Account Liability	$211,566	$346,448	▲ $134,882
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	$15,185	$25,733	▲ $10,548
Other Liabilities	$90,331	$18,411	▼ $71,920
Total Liabilities	$317,082	$390,592	▲ $73,510
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions	$664,215	$653,908	▼ $10,307
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions	$545,177	$416,505	▼ $128,672
Total Net Assets Fund Balance	$1,209,392	$1,070,413	▼ $138,979
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance	$1,526,474	$1,461,005	▼ $65,469

Asset Categories

Asset	Book Value	Depreciation	Basis
Equipment	$21,425	$27,072	$48,497

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

Name	Title	Full / Part Time	Base	Other	Total
Tony Alvarado-rivera	Executive Director	FT	$86,533	$8,439	$94,972

Board Members and Trustees

Name	Title
Steven Rosado	Chair
Ailiana Denis	Director
Charles Long	Director
David Chavez	Director
Emilia Chico	Director
Gervais Marsh	Director
Jersey Shabazz	Director
Sharlyn Grace	Director
Skylah Hearn	Director
Fausto Lopez	Secretary
Jane Palmer	Treasurer

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants: $947,929
Program Service Revenue: $2,276
Investment Income: $3,844
Other Revenue: $-9,968
All Other Contributions: $935,429
Change in Net Assets: $-138,979

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements: $944,081
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements: $0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990: $-1,147
Total Revenue per Audited Statements: $942,934
Total Revenue per Form 990: $944,081

Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line Item	Amount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits	$556,029
Other Expenses	$455,702
Total Fundraising Expense	$135,061
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid	$71,329
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line Item	Program	Management	Fundraising	Total
Other Salaries and Wages	$296,469	$50,940	$52,507	$399,916
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees	$26,118	$45,112	$23,743	$94,973
Occupancy	$53,814	$15,466	$12,458	$81,738
Grants to Domestic Individuals	$71,329	-	-	$71,329
Fees for Services Accounting	-	$48,808	-	$48,808
Payroll Taxes	$26,435	$7,145	$5,755	$39,335
Fees for Services Other	$11,416	$5,831	$21,755	$39,002
Conferences and Meetings	$15,654	$4,074	$3,513	$23,241
Other Employee Benefits	$14,115	$6,459	$1,231	$21,805
Information Technology	$11,236	$2,431	$4,850	$18,517
Office Expenses	$8,089	$2,404	$1,802	$12,295
Travel	$11,149	-	-	$11,149
Insurance	$5,796	$1,666	$1,342	$8,804
Depreciation Depletion	-	$7,693	-	$7,693
All Other Expenses	$1,811	$2,000	$1,435	$5,246
Other Expenses	$4,668	$1,241	$3,220	$4,461
Advertising	$1,592	$458	$369	$2,419
Interest	-	$1,470	-	$1,470
Total Functional Expenses	$743,459	$204,540	$135,061	$1,083,060

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line Item	Amount
Total Expenses per Form 990	$1,083,060
Expenses per Audited Statements	$1,081,913
Total Expenses per Audited Statements	$1,081,913
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements	$1,147
Other Expense Adjustments	$1,147
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990	$0

Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising activities: Yes
Gaming activities: No
Professional fundraiser used: No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line Item	Amount
Fundraising Direct Expenses	$30,216
Fundraising Gross Income	$11,149
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Fundraising Events

Event	Gross Receipts	Gross Revenue	Direct Expenses	Net Income
Moments of Justice	$23,649	$11,149	$748	$10,401
Total Events	$23,649	$11,149	$30,216	$-19,067

Political and Lobbying Activity

Political campaign activity: No
Lobbying activity: No
Subject to proxy tax: No

Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

Liability	Amount
Operating Lease Liability	$18,411

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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1A

“The executive committee shall be chaired by the chairperson and shall consist of the chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, and treasurer, who will work in consultation with the executive director. The executive director of the corporation shall be an ex officio non-voting member of the executive committee. The executive committee carries out executive functions of cfs between board meetings and recommends action to the board and the executive director. The executive committee actions shall be reviewed and approved by the full board at its regularly scheduled meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's outside public accounting firm based on information provided by management. Once a draft of the return is available, it is sent to the board treasurer for final review before it is sent to the board. It is then shared via surver to the full board for review during a special session. Each board member votes to approve, decline, or abstain from submitting the 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Monitoring is performed regularly by the officers to identify potential conflicts of interest. Any question of a conflict is addressed with the interested person, who is required to disclose the existence of any financial interest and be afforded the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board and executive director. If a conflict of interest is identified, the appropriate action is taken, including limitations to the individual's influence on related business matters. The organization documents the proceeding resulting from conflicts of interest in the meeting minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Each year, the board of directors meets to discuss the compensation for all company employees. The board review data regarding the compensation paid to similarly qualified individual in functionally comparable positions by similar organizations within the geographic region. The board also reviews the performance of the employees during the prior year and the recommendations of the executive director regarding any adjustments to the employees' compensation. The executive director leaves the board meeting while the board deliberates and decides on any adjustments to compensation of the executive director and other employees for the upcoming year. Decisions are recorded in the minutes of the board meeting and in separate instructions to the executive director to implement the decisions. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Disclosure of governing documents, policies, and financial statements is made available to the general public upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name: Chicago Freedom School
EIN: 20-4735643
Phone: 3124351201
Address: PO BOX 4386, CHICAGO, IL 60680

Signing Officer

Name: Tony Alvarado-rivera
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 3124351201
Signed: 2025-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer: Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer: Tony Alvarado-rivera
Formed: 2006
Legal Domicile: Il
Voting Board Members: 11
Independent Board Members: 11
Employees: 17
Volunteers: 15

Preparer

Firm: Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address: 220 S 6TH STREET SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
Preparer: Mike Hinsch
Phone: 6123764500

Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART IV, LINE 2B:

“During 2024 and 2023, cfs acted as the fiscal agent for the following nonprofit organizations or projects, all of which are independent of cfs: project nia, liberation library, pushing envelopes, generation wealth conference, doing justice collaborative, and transformative justice law project.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“Cfs is exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c)3 of the internal revenue code. Contributions to cfs qualify as charitable contributions under section 170(b)(1)(a). Cfs is classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under section 509(a)(2). Cfs' management has determined that asc 740-10, which addresses accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, has no effect on its financial statements due to cfs' tax-exempt status.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses -1,147.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses 1,147.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	0	DURING 2024 AND 2023, CFS ACTED AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE FOLLOWING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR PROJECTS, ALL OF WHICH ARE INDEPENDENT OF CFS: PROJECT NIA, LIBERATION LIBRARY, PUSHING ENVELOPES, GENERATION WEALTH CONFERENCE, DOING JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE, AND TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE LAW PROJECT.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	1	CFS IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. CONTRIBUTIONS TO CFS QUALIFY AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A). CFS IS CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2). CFS' MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT ASC 740-10, WHICH ADDRESSES ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, HAS NO EFFECT ON ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DUE TO CFS' TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	2	FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -1,147.

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