Civic Intelligence

A Better Chicago

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 27-4499625

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on May 08, 2023

Organization Profileabetterchicago.org
200 W Madison St 3rd floorChicago, IL 60606

(312) 674-7066

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

5th percentile

-62%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$390,415

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.7% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-66%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Down

$15,380,399

Down $5,962,319 (-28%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$13,999,443

Down $3,145,832 (-18%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$1,380,956

Down $2,816,487 (-67%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Down

$5,080,046

Down $9,647,386 (-66%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$8,227,773

Down $279,658 (-3.3%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$3,147,727

Down $9,367,728 (-151%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2020: $12,306,215Liabilities 2020: $1,380,941Net Assets 2020: $10,925,2742020Assets 2021: $21,342,718Liabilities 2021: $4,197,443Net Assets 2021: $17,145,2752021Assets 2022: $15,380,399Liabilities 2022: $1,380,956Net Assets 2022: $13,999,4432022Assets 2024: $20,736,281Liabilities 2024: $696,818Net Assets 2024: $20,039,4632024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$15,380,399
Liabilities$1,380,956
Net Assets$13,999,443
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2020: $7,066,286Expenses 2020: $8,741,746Net Income 2020: -$1,675,4602020Revenue 2021: $14,727,432Expenses 2021: $8,507,431Net Income 2021: $6,220,0012021Revenue 2022: $5,080,046Expenses 2022: $8,227,773Net Income 2022: -$3,147,7272022Revenue 2024: $12,430,343Expenses 2024: $7,456,065Net Income 2024: $4,974,2782024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$5,080,046
Expenses$8,227,773
Net Income-$3,147,727
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
May 8, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$5,535,675
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A better chicago is changing how chicago fights poverty by investing in bold ideas that create opportunity for our youth.

A better chicago is changing how chicago fights poverty by investing in bold ideas that create opportunity for our youth

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$16,410,920$11,486,082▼ $4,924,838
Pledges and Grants Receivable$4,804,757$2,948,584▼ $1,856,173
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$104,504$137,323▲ $32,819
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$19,711$17,923▼ $1,788
Intangible Assets$2,826$455▼ $2,371
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$21,342,718$15,380,399▼ $5,962,319
Other Assets Total$0$790,032▲ $790,032
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$820,559▲ $820,559
Grants Payable$3,905,000$375,000▼ $3,530,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$292,443$185,397▼ $107,046
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$4,197,443$1,380,956▼ $2,816,487
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$11,346,427$7,850,689▼ $3,495,738
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,798,848$6,148,754▲ $349,906
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$17,145,275$13,999,443▼ $3,145,832
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$21,342,718$15,380,399▼ $5,962,319

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$17,923$109,035$126,958
Other Assets Org$790,032--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elizabeth SwansonCEOFT$374,565$15,850$390,415
Becky BettsChief Marketing OfficerFT$189,318$5,616$194,934
Walter McCloskeyCFOFT$177,280$12,004$189,284
Chelsea HuszarDirector of DevelopmentFT$129,617$2,810$132,427
Marshana PacePortfolio Director, GrowthFT$111,532$10,020$121,552

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John GilliganChairman
Arjun AggarwalDirector
Christian ZannDirector
Christopher KeoghDirector
Eric ChernDirector
Ginger OstroDirector
Jack KellerDirector
Janice JacksonDirector
Matt RainoDirector
Ricardo EstradaDirector
Stephen BeardDirector
Taylor O'MalleyDirector
Timothy KnowlesDirector
Timothy SchwertfegerDirector
Tracy Schwartz-WardDirector
William V KrehbielDirector
Sean BerkowitzSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,064,335
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$15,711
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$5,064,335
Change in Net Assets
$-3,147,727

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 Traded3$449,201Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions3$449,201-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,080,046
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$165,232
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,245,278
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,080,046
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,179,375
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,180,358
Total Fundraising Expense$934,605
Other Expenses$868,040
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,179,375--$5,179,375
Other Salaries and Wages$697,100$228,854$335,110$1,261,064
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$154,757$333,896$131,098$619,751
Advertising--$316,355$316,355
Occupancy$119,904$65,557$47,722$233,183
Payroll Taxes$70,488$46,566$38,577$155,631
Other Employee Benefits$74,000$40,460$29,452$143,912
Fees for Services Other$36,926$91,032-$127,958
All Other Expenses$44,545$23,780$17,376$85,701
Depreciation Depletion$15,690--$15,690
Travel$3,544$2,792$2,545$8,881
Insurance$3,855$2,107$1,534$7,496
Other Expenses$0$285$0$285
Total Functional Expenses$6,437,459$855,709$934,605$8,227,773

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$8,391,110
Expenses per Audited Statements$8,227,773
Total Expenses per Form 990$8,227,773
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$163,337
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$600,000
Bottom LineJamaica Plain, MA501(c)(3)Community Development$300,000
Juvenile Protective AssociationChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$300,000
Kipp Chicago SchoolsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$280,000
One Million DegreesChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$262,500
Chicago HOPES for KidsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$250,000
Chicago ScholarsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$250,000
College PossibleChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$200,000
National Louis UniversityChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$200,000
VocelChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$200,000
Braven IncChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$175,000
Noble Network of Charter SchoolsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$175,000
AlternativesChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$150,000
BarrMaple Grove, MN501(c)(3)Community Development$150,000
Intrinsic SchoolsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$150,000
Lion Pride MentoringChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$150,000
Leading EducatorsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$125,000
iMentorNew York, NY501(c)(3)Community Development$125,000
A House in AustinChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$100,000
Austin Childcare Provider's NetworkChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$100,000
MAAFA Redemption ProjectChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$100,000
Pitch-InChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$100,000
Lost Boyz IncChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$75,000
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$75,000
The BlocChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$75,000
The Firehouse Community Arts Center of ChicagoChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$75,000
Dream on EducationChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$50,000
I Am AbleChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$50,000
LEAP InnovationsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$50,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

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

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$820,559
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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

Conflict of Interest Policy, Part VII - Section B - Line 12

“New board members and employees receive an orientation booklet containing the organization's conflict of interest policy. The organization relies on the board members and employees to notify the organization of any conflicts of interest that may arise during their term as a board member or employment.”

990 Review Process, Part VI - Section B - Line 11

“The completed 990 and respective financial statements are reviewed by the board prior to submission.”

Determination of Compensation, Part VI - Section B - Line 15

“COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT TEAM WAS DETERMINED BY the CEO based on MARKET ANALYSIS.”

Part VI - Section C. Disclosure, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Better Chicago
EIN
27-4499625
In Care Of
% ELIZABETH F SWANSON
Phone
3126747066
Address
200 W Madison St 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60606

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Swanson
Title
CEO
Phone
3126747066
Signed
2023-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth F Swanson CEO
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
20
Volunteers
130

Preparer

Firm
Miller Cooper & Co Ltd
Address
1751 Lake Cook Road Suite 400, Deerfield, IL 60015
Preparer
Robin Bartolo
Phone
8472055000
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

FIN 48 (ASC 740) Footnote

“Management has analyzed the tax positions by the organization and has concluded that as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the financial statements.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$15,380,399
Liabilities
$1,380,956
Net assets
$13,999,443
Revenue
$5,080,046
Expenses
$8,227,773
Net income
-$3,147,727
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$20.7$0.70$20.0$12.4$7.46$4.97
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.4$1.38$14.0$5.08$8.23$3.15
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$21.3$4.20$17.1$14.7$8.51$6.22
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.3$1.38$10.9$7.07$8.74$1.68