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Empower Illinois

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 27-2479414

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 09, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.EMPOWERILLINOIS.ORG

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200 N Lasalle Street No 2310Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 392-0220

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

23rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

8th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

67th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$245,563

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.5% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

84th percentile

32%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

-0.8%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets23rd percentile

Assets

Up

$18,412,741

Up $4,503,788 (+32%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$17,521,854

Up $5,095,466 (+41%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$890,887

Down $591,678 (-40%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue8th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Down

$45,895,922

Down $387,527 (-0.8%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$40,907,437

Down $3,130,071 (-7.1%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$4,988,485

Up $2,742,544 (+122%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

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

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $34,455Net Assets 2011: $34,4552011Assets 2012: $174,935Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $174,9352012Assets 2016: $69,141Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $69,1412016Assets 2018: $11,241,158Liabilities 2018: $1,060,711Net Assets 2018: $10,180,4472018Assets 2019: $13,908,953Liabilities 2019: $1,482,565Net Assets 2019: $12,426,3882019Assets 2020: $18,412,741Liabilities 2020: $890,887Net Assets 2020: $17,521,8542020Assets 2021: $28,007,450Liabilities 2021: $1,360,173Net Assets 2021: $26,647,2772021Assets 2022: $30,934,936Liabilities 2022: $3,761,653Net Assets 2022: $27,173,2832022Assets 2023: $4,090,440Liabilities 2023: $469,708Net Assets 2023: $3,620,7322023Assets 2024: $1,075,228Liabilities 2024: $46,591Net Assets 2024: $1,028,6372024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$18,412,741
Liabilities$890,887
Net Assets$17,521,854
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

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

$100M$50M$0-$50MRevenue 2011: $88,313Expenses 2011: $59,432Net Income 2011: $28,8812011Expenses 2012: $70,6572012Revenue 2016: $945,981Expenses 2016: $1,042,414Net Income 2016: -$96,4332016Revenue 2018: $50,898,902Expenses 2018: $41,319,177Net Income 2018: $9,579,7252018Revenue 2019: $46,283,449Expenses 2019: $44,037,508Net Income 2019: $2,245,9412019Revenue 2020: $45,895,922Expenses 2020: $40,907,437Net Income 2020: $4,988,4852020Revenue 2021: $51,375,016Expenses 2021: $42,249,593Net Income 2021: $9,125,4232021Revenue 2022: $54,261,503Expenses 2022: $53,735,497Net Income 2022: $526,0062022Revenue 2023: $56,103,669Expenses 2023: $79,656,220Net Income 2023: -$23,552,5512023Revenue 2024: $276,402Expenses 2024: $2,551,260Net Income 2024: -$2,274,8582024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$45,895,922
Expenses$40,907,437
Net Income$4,988,485
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 9, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$45,895,922
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We believe every child in the state of illinois should have an equal opportunity for a quality education. Empower illinois expands quality education options for low-income and working families of illinois, with a particular emphasis on k-12 scholarships and student-centered public policy.

To expand quality education options for low-income and working-class families of illinois.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$9,066,495$13,862,727▲ $4,796,232
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,049,377$2,662,664▲ $613,287
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,954,290$958,822▼ $995,468
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$492,406$344,581▼ $147,825
Accounts Receivable$200,976$139,636▼ $61,340
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$22,322$96,013▲ $73,691
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0--
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0--
Receivables From Officers Etc$0--
Intangible Assets$0--
Inventories for Sale or Use$0--
Loans From Officers Directors$0--
Total Assets$13,908,953$18,412,741▲ $4,503,788
Other Assets Total$123,087$348,298▲ $225,211
Liabilities
Grants Payable$1,253,656$711,835▼ $541,821
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$228,909$141,498▼ $87,411
Other Liabilities$0$37,554▲ $37,554
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0--
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0--
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0--
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0--
Total Liabilities$1,482,565$890,887▼ $591,678
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$9,926,821$14,118,880▲ $4,192,059
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,499,567$3,402,974▲ $903,407
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,426,388$17,521,854▲ $5,095,466
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$13,908,953$18,412,741▲ $4,503,788

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$325,111$786,791$1,111,902
Equipment$19,470$27,437$46,907
Buildings$0--
Leasehold Improvements$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brian BrookoverSr Director of Finance and OpsFT$203,853$41,710$245,563
Anthony HolterPresident (as of 08/2020)FT$198,319$33,274$231,593
Myles MendozaPresident (thru 08/2020)FT$176,542$18,334$194,876
Juan RangelPolitical Strategy DirectorFT$152,181$14,630$166,811
Alissa Mccurley-vogelGOV'T AFFAIRS DirectorFT$142,269$12,164$154,433
Meggan MullerOperations DirectorFT$133,881$9,198$143,079
Brandan AllenDirector of Finance and ComplianceFT$125,903$3,717$129,620

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James PerryChairman
Avrum WeinfeldDirector
Daniel DalyDirector
Jack BuckDirector
Karin Norington-reavesDirector
Michael McclainDirector
Pete BensenDirector
Sara AlbrechtDirector
John SchoenigSecretary
Ward HammTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Launch Pad Lab LLCTechnology2045 W GRAND AVE SUITE B, Chicago, IL 60612-1577$429,103
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$45,767,572
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$30,096
Other Revenue
$98,254
All Other Contributions
$45,468,392
Change in Net Assets
$4,988,485

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded255$8,108,189Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions255$8,108,189-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$45,895,922
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$106,981
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$46,002,903
Total Revenue per Form 990
$45,895,922
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$35,716,061
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,778,177
Other Expenses$2,363,099
Total Fundraising Expense$263,784
Professional Fundraising Fees$50,100

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$35,716,061--$35,716,061
Other Salaries and Wages$1,489,502$298,172$163,566$1,951,240
Fees for Services Other$714,778$124,246-$839,024
Depreciation Depletion$474,438$9,735-$484,173
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$336,014$58,412$32,043$426,469
Fees for Services Lobbying$215,000--$215,000
Payroll Taxes$211,527--$211,527
Other Employee Benefits$127,397$31,585$15,778$174,760
Information Technology$119,338$41,539$1,436$162,313
Occupancy$136,455$2,026-$138,481
Office Expenses$37,853$84,642$248$122,743
Fees for Services Accounting-$95,031-$95,031
Conferences and Meetings$89,402$3,974$179$93,555
Fees for Services Legal$52,068$11,604-$63,672
Insurance-$50,195-$50,195
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$50,100$50,100
Travel$23,068$5,078$434$28,580
Other Expenses$432$26,698$0$27,130
Pension Plan Contributions$14,181--$14,181
Advertising$11,802--$11,802
Total Functional Expenses$39,769,316$874,337$263,784$40,907,437

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$40,907,437
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$40,907,437
Total Expenses per Form 990$40,907,437
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
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$50,100
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0--
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0--
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0--
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$37,554
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
No
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

“A national public accounting firm prepares the form 990 and presents it to the board's finance committee. The finance committee oversees distribution to members of the board for review and approval before it is filed with the irs.”

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

“Conflict of interest policy each director/trustee of the organization is required to annually disclose any conflicts of interest that arise by virtue of employment, board service, or position with the organization. The organization monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy through an annual review and, when necessary, the use of outside advisors. Potential conflicts are investigated immediately.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Process for determining compensation empower illinois has worked with professional recruiters and staffing firms, in addition to internally managed search processes, to fill key positions within the organization in the past fiscal year. Empower illinois staff relied on the professional review and recommendation of employment professionals regarding the scope and appropriateness of position descriptions and employment requirements, as well as the comparable salary ranges relative to the market (e.g., location, size of organization, scope of work and professional responsibilities, etc.). Empower illinois is also part of a national network of education-related non-profit organizations (pie network: policy innovators in education network) that conducts and disseminates the results from an annual hr and compensation survey. Empower illinois participates in the study and the seminars explaining hr and compensation trends, which inform our own overall compensation philosophy and compensation for specific employees/positions. A copy of this report is available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“How documents are made available to the public empower illinois' governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Empower Illinois
EIN
27-2479414
Phone
3123920220
Address
200 N LASALLE STREET NO 2310, CHICAGO, IL 60601

Signing Officer

Name
Anthony Holter
Title
President
Phone
3123920220
Signed
2021-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Anthony Holter
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
28
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Grant Thornton Llp
Address
171 N CLARK ST SUITE 200, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Preparer
Bridget T Roche
Phone
3128560200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“GRANT REVERSAL 106,981.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Fin 48 footnote the organization is exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. However, exempt organizations may be subject to income tax on any unrelated business income. The fasb has issued guidance that requires the tax effects from uncertain tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements only if the position is more likely than not to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. Management has determined that there are no material uncertain positions that require recognition in the financial statements. Additionally, no provision for income taxes is reflected in these financial statements, and there is no interest or penalties recognized in the statements of activities or statements of financial position.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“GRANT REVERSAL 106,981.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$18,412,741
Liabilities
$890,887
Net assets
$17,521,854
Revenue
$45,895,922
Expenses
$40,907,437
Net income
$4,988,485
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.08$0.05$1.03$0.28$2.55$2.27
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.09$0.47$3.62$56.1$79.7$23.6
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$30.9$3.76$27.2$54.3$53.7$0.53
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.0$1.36$26.6$51.4$42.2$9.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.4$0.89$17.5$45.9$40.9$4.99
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.9$1.48$12.4$46.3$44.0$2.25
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.2$1.06$10.2$50.9$41.3$9.58
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.95$1.04$0.10
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.07
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.03$0.09$0.06$0.03