Civic Intelligence

Illinois Opportunity Project C/O Matthew Besler

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-3627386

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on May 14, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.ILLINOISOPPORTUNITY.ORG
208 S Lasalle Street Suite 1670Chicago, IL 60604

(773) 294-4747

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

24th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

30th percentile

-1.1%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$386,205

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Down

$213,225

Down $39,409 (-16%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$213,225

Down $39,273 (-16%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $136 (-100%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue24th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,503,378

Up $389,046 (+12%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$3,542,651

Up $426,193 (+14%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$39,273

Down $37,147 (-1747%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2012: $12,297Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $12,2972012Assets 2013: $27,776Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $27,7762013Assets 2014: $14,995Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $14,9952014Assets 2015: $226,302Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $226,3022015Assets 2017: $252,634Liabilities 2017: $136Net Assets 2017: $252,4982017Assets 2018: $213,225Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $213,2252018Assets 2019: $303,014Liabilities 2019: $6,116Net Assets 2019: $296,8982019Assets 2020: $733,912Liabilities 2020: $346Net Assets 2020: $733,5662020Assets 2021: $58,656Liabilities 2021: $2,220Net Assets 2021: $56,4362021

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$213,225
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$213,225
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2012: $956,4572012Revenue 2013: $912,614Expenses 2013: $897,135Net Income 2013: $15,4792013Revenue 2014: $1,068,918Expenses 2014: $1,081,699Net Income 2014: -$12,7812014Revenue 2015: $1,573,064Expenses 2015: $1,361,757Net Income 2015: $211,3072015Revenue 2017: $3,114,332Expenses 2017: $3,116,458Net Income 2017: -$2,1262017Revenue 2018: $3,503,378Expenses 2018: $3,542,651Net Income 2018: -$39,2732018Revenue 2019: $1,535,179Expenses 2019: $1,451,506Net Income 2019: $83,6732019Revenue 2020: $4,855,585Expenses 2020: $4,418,917Net Income 2020: $436,6682020Revenue 2021: $185,586Expenses 2021: $862,716Net Income 2021: -$677,1302021

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$3,503,378
Expenses$3,542,651
Net Income-$39,273
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
May 14, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$3,503,378
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The illinois opportunity project is an organization that participates in public policy by identifying policies driven by liberty and free enterprise and then educating the public about those policy choices and advocating for those policy choices

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$191,690$207,063▲ $15,373
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,026$3,838▼ $1,188
Total Assets$252,634$213,225▼ $39,409
Other Assets Total$55,918$2,324▼ $53,594
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$136$0▼ $136
Total Liabilities$136$0▼ $136
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$252,498$213,225▼ $39,273
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$252,498$213,225▼ $39,273
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$252,634$213,225▼ $39,409

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$3,838$6,469$10,307
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Matthew BeslerDirector and PresidentFT$339,683$46,522$386,205

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brian BurchDirector and Chairman
Patrick HughesDirector and Secretary
Bob CostelloFormer Director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Upstream Ideas LLCConsulting554 ELM STREET, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137$364,100
Patrick HughesConsulting644 S ADAMS, Hinsdale, IL 60521$291,356
Crowdskout LLCConsulting1101 K STREET NW, Washington, DC 20005$157,650
Locality Labs LLCConsulting2118 PLUM GROVE ROAD 190, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008$152,495
Leadership Consulting LLCConsulting52 BRIAR ROAD, Golf, IL 60029$136,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,498,865
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,513
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,498,865
Change in Net Assets
$-39,273
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,026,728
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,192,175
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$323,748
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$521,361$137,151-$658,512
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$232,070$124,960-$357,030
Grants to Domestic Orgs$323,748--$323,748
All Other Expenses$254,979$22,066-$277,045
Other Employee Benefits$82,830$29,224-$112,054
Occupancy$58,335$20,294-$78,629
Fees for Services Legal$73,043--$73,043
Payroll Taxes$47,737$16,842-$64,579
Other Expenses$60,000--$60,000
Office Expenses$2,197$6,315-$8,512
Travel$7,257--$7,257
Insurance-$5,304-$5,304
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,055-$5,055
Depreciation Depletion-$1,188-$1,188
Interest-$30-$30
Total Functional Expenses$3,174,222$368,429$0$3,542,651
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Ives for Illinois-governorWheaton, IL-Support the Candidacy of Jeanne Ives$50,000
Citizens for KayGlen Carbon, IL-Support the Candidacy of Dwight Kay$39,100
Friends of Ken IdsteinGrayslake, IL-Support the Candidacy of Ken Idstein$23,225
Illinois Liberty PacChicago, IL-Support Candidates Who Embrace Public Policy Rooted in the Principles of Liberty$22,200
Friends of Katie MillerMt Prospect, IL-Support the Candidacy of Katie Miller$20,779
Friends of Jillian BernasSchaumburg, IL-Support the Candidacy of Jillian Bernas$18,975
Friends of MarilynPark Ridge, IL-Support the Candidacy of Marilyn Smolinski$16,100
Citizens for Mickey StraubBurr Ridge, IL527Support the Candidacy of Mickey Straub$14,309
Friends of Rick LesserLake Bluff, IL-Support the Candidacy of Rick Lesser$11,100
Friends of Jeff LaporteChicago, IL-Support the Candidacy of Jeff Laporte$11,000
Kinzler for IllinoisGlendale Heights, IL-Support the Candidacy of Jay Kinzler$10,950
Citizens for Blaine WilhourBeecher City, IL-Support the Candidacy of Blaine Wilhour$10,000
Citizens for Chris MillerOakland, IL-Support the Candidacy of Chris Miller$10,000
Citizens for Tonia KhouriAurora, IL-Support the Candidacy of Tonia Khouri$10,000
Friends of Mark BatnickPlainfield, IL-Support the Candidacy of Mark Batnick$10,000
Bailey for IllinoisLouisville, IL-Support the Candidacy of Darren Bailey$5,000
Citizens for John CabelloMachesney Park, IL-Support the Candidacy of John Cabello$5,000
Do Better D86Hinsdale, IL-Support the Programs of Do Better D86$5,000
Friends of Annie KessemChicago, IL-Support the Candidacy of Annie Kessem$5,000
Friends of Barret DavieLake Forest, IL-Support the Candidacy of Dave Barrett$5,000
Friends of Christine SvensonPalatine, IL-Support the Candidacy of Christine Svenson$5,000
Friends of Peter BreenLombard, IL-Support the Candidacy of Peter Breen$5,000
Lasalle County Republican Central CommitteeOttawa, IL-Support the Programs of Lasalle County Republican Committee$5,000
Illinois Family ActionMokena, IL-Support the Programs of Illinois Family Action$2,000
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION IS A 50% OWNER OF UPSTREAM IDEAS, LLCPayment for Consulting ServicesNo$364,100
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“Prior to submission to the irs, form 990 is provided to the principal officer and governing body of the organization for review.”

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

“Prior to submission to the irs, form 990 is provided to the board for review.”

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

“All are required to sign an agreement to be bound by the provisions of the conflict of interest policy for the duration, and inform the organization of any reportable changes as soon as they occur. In addition, the organization monitors all transactions, contracts and agreements by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation of ceo is determined by an examination of comparable date for other ceo's in the industry countrywide and in the chicagoland area. The information from that research is shared with the board of directors who then approve compensation for the ceo. Note that an independent consultant is not utilized in the process. For other officers and key employees, the compensation process is the same with the ceo having full discretion as delegated by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Illinois Opportunity Project
EIN
27-3627386
Phone
7732944747
Address
208 S LASALLE STREET SUITE 1670, CHICAGO, IL 60604

Signing Officer

Name
Matthew Besler
Title
President
Phone
7732944747
Signed
2019-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Matthew Besler
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
18
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Willow CPA Group Ltd
Address
1622 W COLONIAL PARKWAY SUITE 101, INVERNESS, IL 60067
Preparer
Kimberley S Fritzsche
Phone
8474533950
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D:

“Other program services include advocacy campaigns and other methods used to educate individuals about public policy choices”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1:

“Other method of accounting: the organization uses the modified cash basis of accounting. Certain expenses are recognized when received rather than when earned and certain expenses are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“There has been no change in the process since the prior year.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1SUPPORT CANDIDATES WHO EMBRACE PUBLIC POLICY ROOTED IN THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF JEFF LAPORTE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt3SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF JILLIAN BERNAS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt4SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF KATIE MILLER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt5SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt6SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF JEANNE IVES
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt7SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF LASALLE COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt8SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF DARREN BAILEY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt9SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF BLAINE WILHOUR
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt10SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF CHRIS MILLER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt11SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF JOHN CABELLO
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt12SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF DWIGHT KAY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt13SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF TONIA KHOURI
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt14SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF DO BETTER D86
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt15SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF CHRISTINE SVENSON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt16SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF ANNIE KESSEM
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt17SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF DAVE BARRETT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt18SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF KEN IDSTEIN
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt19SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF MARILYN SMOLINSKI
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt20SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF MARK BATNICK
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt21SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF PETER BREEN
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt22SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF RICK LESSER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt23SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF JAY KINZLER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0CITIZENS FOR MICKEY STRAUB
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1ILLINOIS LIBERTY PAC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2FRIENDS OF JEFF LAPORTE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3FRIENDS OF JILLIAN BERNAS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt4FRIENDS OF KATIE MILLER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt5ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt6IVES FOR ILLINOIS-GOVERNOR
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt7LASALLE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt8BAILEY FOR ILLINOIS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt9CITIZENS FOR BLAINE WILHOUR
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt10CITIZENS FOR CHRIS MILLER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt11CITIZENS FOR JOHN CABELLO
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt12CITIZENS FOR KAY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt13CITIZENS FOR TONIA KHOURI
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt14DO BETTER D86
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt15FRIENDS OF CHRISTINE SVENSON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt16FRIENDS OF ANNIE KESSEM
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt17FRIENDS OF BARRET DAVIE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt18FRIENDS OF KEN IDSTEIN
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt19FRIENDS OF MARILYN
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt20FRIENDS OF MARK BATNICK
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt21FRIENDS OF PETER BREEN
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt22FRIENDS OF RICK LESSER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt23KINZLER FOR ILLINOIS
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$213,225
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$213,225
Revenue
$3,503,378
Expenses
$3,542,651
Net income
-$39,273
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.19$0.86$0.68
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.73$0.00$0.73$4.86$4.42$0.44
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.30$0.01$0.30$1.54$1.45$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$3.50$3.54$0.04
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.00$0.25$3.11$3.12$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$0.23$1.57$1.36$0.21
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$1.07$1.08$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.91$0.90$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.96