Civic Intelligence

Grassroots Illinois Action

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-1641931

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 06, 2025

Organization Profilen/a
637 S Dearborn 3rd FloorChicago, IL 60605

(312) 427-0510

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.59x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

4th percentile

-89%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$112,876

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 143.2% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-58%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Down

$500,880

Down $199,449 (-28%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$454,404

Down $69,818 (-13%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$46,476

Down $129,631 (-74%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$78,838

Down $110,252 (-58%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$148,656

Down $99,053 (-40%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$69,818

Down $11,199 (-19%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $90,772Liabilities 2013: $1,873Net Assets 2013: $88,8992013Assets 2014: $187,280Liabilities 2014: $18,194Net Assets 2014: $169,0862014Assets 2015: $131,687Liabilities 2015: $7,187Net Assets 2015: $124,5002015Assets 2016: $197,036Liabilities 2016: $30,641Net Assets 2016: $166,3952016Assets 2017: $123,771Liabilities 2017: $7,572Net Assets 2017: $116,1992017Assets 2018: $373,939Liabilities 2018: $25,524Net Assets 2018: $348,4152018Assets 2019: $319,820Liabilities 2019: $21,595Net Assets 2019: $298,2252019Assets 2020: $885,835Liabilities 2020: $80,068Net Assets 2020: $805,7672020Assets 2021: $652,302Liabilities 2021: $25,260Net Assets 2021: $627,0422021Assets 2022: $609,331Liabilities 2022: $26,490Net Assets 2022: $582,8412022Assets 2023: $700,329Liabilities 2023: $176,107Net Assets 2023: $524,2222023Assets 2024: $500,880Liabilities 2024: $46,476Net Assets 2024: $454,4042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$500,880
Liabilities$46,476
Net Assets$454,404
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $93,087Expenses 2013: $13,001Net Income 2013: $80,0862013Revenue 2014: $307,508Expenses 2014: $227,321Net Income 2014: $80,1872014Revenue 2015: $298,638Expenses 2015: $343,224Net Income 2015: -$44,5862015Revenue 2016: $132,325Expenses 2016: $90,430Net Income 2016: $41,8952016Revenue 2017: $34,667Expenses 2017: $84,863Net Income 2017: -$50,1962017Revenue 2018: $361,052Expenses 2018: $143,802Net Income 2018: $217,2502018Revenue 2019: $142,877Expenses 2019: $180,446Net Income 2019: -$37,5692019Revenue 2020: $797,659Expenses 2020: $290,118Net Income 2020: $507,5412020Revenue 2021: $31,016Expenses 2021: $9,998Net Income 2021: $21,0182021Revenue 2022: $187,831Expenses 2022: $232,032Net Income 2022: -$44,2012022Revenue 2023: $189,090Expenses 2023: $247,709Net Income 2023: -$58,6192023Revenue 2024: $78,838Expenses 2024: $148,656Net Income 2024: -$69,8182024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$78,838
Expenses$148,656
Net Income-$69,818
Open 2024 Filing
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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
$78,838
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate the public about policy issues impacting working families, lobby legislators, engage in community-based electoral work, build community-based independent grassroots electoral infrastructure, and expand the political influence of members to promote a progressive agenda that addresses members' collective needs.

Conducted voter outreach regarding Chicago ballot initiative on change to real estate transfer tax to fund housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$326,936$276,997▼ $49,939
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$352,393$202,665▼ $149,728
Accounts Receivable$21,000$21,218▲ $218
Total Assets$700,329$500,880▼ $199,449
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$175,851$0▼ $175,851
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$256$46,476▲ $46,220
Total Liabilities$176,107$46,476▼ $129,631
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$340,269$454,404▲ $114,135
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$183,953$0▼ $183,953
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$524,222$454,404▼ $69,818
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$700,329$500,880▼ $199,449
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
Carlos FernandezExecutive Director$112,876$112,876

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Leonor TorresPresident
Andrea OrtizSecretary
Emma TaiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$78,777
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$61
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$78,777
Change in Net Assets
$-69,818

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$78,838
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$78,838
Total Revenue per Form 990
$78,838
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$103,753
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$44,903
Total Fundraising Expense$791
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$33,730$2,539-$36,269
Fees for Services Other$27,930$2,102-$30,032
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,830-$12,830
Insurance-$5,555-$5,555
Other Employee Benefits$3,932$296-$4,228
Payroll Taxes$3,633$273-$3,906
Information Technology$2,735$206-$2,941
Occupancy$1,425$107-$1,532
Conferences and Meetings$674$51-$725
Pension Plan Contributions$465$35-$500
Other Expenses$48,400$116$791$116
All Other Expenses$59--$59
Office Expenses$37$3-$40
Travel-$18-$18
Total Functional Expenses$123,020$24,845$791$148,656

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$148,656
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$148,656
Total Expenses per Form 990$148,656
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$61,271
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
No
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 B, line 11B

“The Form 990 and related schedules were reviewed by the Board member that signed prior to filing.”

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

“Conflict of interest policy must be signed and updated on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15B

“The Board of Directors of Grassroots Collaborative, a related 501(c)(3) determines compensation of the Executive Director. Payroll costs are shared with the reporting organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are not made available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Grassroots Illinois Action
EIN
27-1641931
Phone
3124270510
Address
637 S Dearborn 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60605

Signing Officer

Name
Carlos Fernandez
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3124270510
Signed
2025-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carlos Fernandez
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643-3206
Preparer
Mel Padillo
Phone
7737794720
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Consultant and outside services: Program service expenses 27,930. Management and general expenses 2,102. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 30,032.”

Form 990, Part XII, line 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“FIN 48 Footnote from Audited Financial Statement The Organization was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(4). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private Foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The taxexempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2024. The Organization's Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, is subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after it has been filed. All filings are current.”

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Conducted a candidates forum with community members in Chicago, which was followed by a membership decision-making process to endorse a candidate for an open legislative seat. Canvassing - $25,566; Outreach - $15,000; Salaries/wages - $20,704.93
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Form 990 and related schedules were reviewed by the Board member that signed prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Conflict of interest policy must be signed and updated on an annual basis.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board of Directors of Grassroots Collaborative, a related 501(c)(3) determines compensation of the Executive Director. Payroll costs are shared with the reporting organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are not made available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Consultant and outside services: Program service expenses 27,930. Management and general expenses 2,102. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 30,032.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The process has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part XII, line 2c:
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$500,880
Liabilities
$46,476
Net assets
$454,404
Revenue
$78,838
Expenses
$148,656
Net income
-$69,818
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.01$0.46$4.54$0.79$1.49$0.70
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.00$1.76$5.24$1.89$2.48$0.59
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.09$0.26$5.83$1.88$2.32$0.44
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.52$0.25$6.27$0.31$0.10$0.21
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.86$0.80$8.06$7.98$2.90$5.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.20$0.22$2.98$1.43$1.80$0.38
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.74$0.26$3.48$3.61$1.44$2.17
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.08$1.16$0.35$0.85$0.50
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.31$1.66$1.32$0.90$0.42
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.07$1.25$2.99$3.43$0.45
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.18$1.69$3.08$2.27$0.80
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.91$0.02$0.89$0.93$0.13$0.80