Civic Intelligence

Illinois Opportunity Project C/O Matthew Besler

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 27-3627386

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Feb 24, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.ILLINOISOPPORTUNITY.ORG
208 S Lasalle Street Suite 1690Chicago, IL 60604

(773) 294-4747

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

29th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

50th percentile

9.0%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$423,915

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.7% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

96th percentile

142%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

216%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets29th percentile

Assets

Up

$733,912

Up $430,898 (+142%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$733,566

Up $436,668 (+147%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$346

Down $5,770 (-94%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,855,585

Up $3,320,406 (+216%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$4,418,917

Up $2,967,411 (+204%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$436,668

Up $352,995 (+422%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th 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

2020

Assets$733,912
Liabilities$346
Net Assets$733,566
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th 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

2020

Revenue$4,855,585
Expenses$4,418,917
Net Income$436,668
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Feb 24, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$4,855,585
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
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$600,498▲ $600,498
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$294,644$126,171▼ $168,473
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,680$1,553▼ $1,127
Total Assets$303,014$733,912▲ $430,898
Other Assets Total$5,690$5,690→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$6,116$346▼ $5,770
Total Liabilities$6,116$346▼ $5,770
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$296,898$733,566▲ $436,668
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$296,898$733,566▲ $436,668
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$303,014$733,912▲ $430,898

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$1,553$8,754$10,307
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Matthew BeslerChairmanFT$381,293$42,622$423,915
Mark CaversVice PresidentFT$193,427$22,770$216,197

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brian BurchSecretary
Patrick HughesTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Anderson Williams Research LLCConsulting644 S ADAMS, Hinsdale, IL 60521$169,250
-Research815-A BRAZOS SUITE 304, Austin, TX 78701$151,120
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,855,439
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$146
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,855,439
Change in Net Assets
$436,668
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,753,324
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,679,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$986,593
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,679,000--$1,679,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$479,371$121,739-$601,110
Fees for Services Other$357,000--$357,000
Other Salaries and Wages$198,340$66,302-$264,642
Occupancy$62,345$6,927-$69,272
Other Employee Benefits$41,429$11,495-$52,924
Payroll Taxes$38,282$10,622-$48,904
Travel$40,671--$40,671
All Other Expenses$33,681$2,378-$36,059
Other Expenses$31,752$1,108-$31,752
Office Expenses$12,698$12,696-$25,394
Pension Plan Contributions$14,883$4,130-$19,013
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,689-$16,689
Fees for Services Legal$6,879--$6,879
Insurance-$4,031-$4,031
Depreciation Depletion-$1,127-$1,127
Interest-$1,093-$1,093
Information Technology$959$107-$1,066
Total Functional Expenses$4,158,473$260,444$0$4,418,917
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Say No to More Taxes-committee Id 36099Chicago, IL-Support Organization That Embraces Public Policy Rooted in the Principles of Liberty$995,000
Citizens for Judicial Fairness-committee Id 36189Naperville, IL-Support Organization That Embraces Public Policy Rooted in the Principles of Liberty$350,000
Common Sense for the Common Good-committee Id 36156Herndon, VA-Support Organization That Embraces Public Policy Rooted in the Principles of Liberty$325,000
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Payable$346
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 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 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 1690, CHICAGO, IL 60604

Signing Officer

Name
Matthew Besler
Title
President
Phone
7732944747
Signed
2021-02-24
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
5
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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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPENSATION 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6OTHER 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.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$733,912
Liabilities
$346
Net assets
$733,566
Revenue
$4,855,585
Expenses
$4,418,917
Net income
$436,668
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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