Civic Intelligence

A Better Chicago

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 27-4499625

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 16, 2024

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

33rd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

66th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$390,976

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

46th percentile

4.8%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

71%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$16,113,219

Up $732,820 (+4.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$15,037,325

Up $1,037,882 (+7.4%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$1,075,894

Down $305,062 (-22%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Up

$8,681,211

Up $3,601,165 (+71%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$7,645,127

Down $582,646 (-7.1%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$1,036,084

Up $4,183,811 (+133%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth46th 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 2023: $16,113,219Liabilities 2023: $1,075,894Net Assets 2023: $15,037,3252023Assets 2024: $20,736,281Liabilities 2024: $696,818Net Assets 2024: $20,039,4632024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$16,113,219
Liabilities$1,075,894
Net Assets$15,037,325
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th 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 2023: $8,681,211Expenses 2023: $7,645,127Net Income 2023: $1,036,0842023Revenue 2024: $12,430,343Expenses 2024: $7,456,065Net Income 2024: $4,974,2782024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$8,681,211
Expenses$7,645,127
Net Income$1,036,084
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 16, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$9,060,269
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$11,486,082$10,936,057▼ $550,025
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,948,584$4,435,376▲ $1,486,792
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$137,323$122,756▼ $14,567
Intangible Assets$455$38,319▲ $37,864
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$17,923$12,729▼ $5,194
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$15,380,399$16,113,219▲ $732,820
Other Assets Total$790,032$567,982▼ $222,050
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$820,559$606,836▼ $213,723
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$185,397$244,058▲ $58,661
Grants Payable$375,000$225,000▼ $150,000
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$1,380,956$1,075,894▼ $305,062
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$7,850,689$7,613,852▼ $236,837
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,148,754$7,423,473▲ $1,274,719
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$13,999,443$15,037,325▲ $1,037,882
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$15,380,399$16,113,219▲ $732,820

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$12,729$121,046$133,775
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elizabeth SwansonCEOFT$371,688$19,288$390,976
Becky BettsChief Marketing OfficerFT$192,816$7,200$200,016
Walter McCloskeyCFOFT$179,759$15,088$194,847
Nataly BarreraPortfolio Director, Venture/CaFT$146,948$14,041$160,989
Chelsea HuszarDirector of DevelopmentFT$142,923$6,336$149,259

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$8,435,483
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$245,728
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$8,435,483
Change in Net Assets
$1,036,084

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 Traded8$379,249Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions8$379,249-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,681,211
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$78,912
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,760,123
Total Revenue per Form 990
$8,681,211
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,319,065
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,316,687
Total Fundraising Expense$1,009,901
Other Expenses$1,009,375
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$4,319,065--$4,319,065
Other Salaries and Wages$826,023$248,168$319,255$1,393,446
Comp Disqual Persons$98,317$347,788$137,644$583,749
Advertising$1,420-$407,647$409,067
Occupancy$120,989$69,781$43,715$234,485
Other Employee Benefits$101,107$58,314$36,532$195,953
Payroll Taxes$67,087$43,266$33,186$143,539
Fees for Services Accounting-$94,420-$94,420
Fees for Services Other$91,156--$91,156
All Other Expenses$19,588$10,985$6,880$37,453
Depreciation Depletion$21,898--$21,898
Other Expenses$4,546$4,546$4,546$13,638
Insurance$4,663$2,689$1,685$9,037
Travel$3,067$2,248$1,831$7,146
Total Functional Expenses$5,725,919$909,307$1,009,901$7,645,127

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,722,241
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,645,127
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,645,127
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$77,114
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Juvenile Protective AssociationChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$400,000
Bottom LineJamaica Plain, MA501(c)(3)Community Development$300,000
Chicago ScholarsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$250,000
One Million DegreesChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$250,000
Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$250,000
Chicago HOPES for KidsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$225,000
Vocel Viewing Our Children as Emerging LeadersChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$225,000
College PossibleChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$200,000
National Louis UniversityChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$200,000
Braven IncChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$175,000
Intrinsic SchoolsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$150,000
Lion's Pride MentoringChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$150,000
AlternativesChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$125,000
iMentorNew York, NY501(c)(3)Community Development$125,000
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
The BlocChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$100,000
Lost Boyz IncChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$75,000
The Firehouse Community Arts Center of ChicagoChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$75,000
BarrMaple Grove, MN501(c)(3)Community Development$50,000
Dream on EducationChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$50,000
Kipp Chicago SchoolsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$50,000
Leading EducatorsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$50,000
Noble Network of Charter SchoolsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$50,000
I Am AbleChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$20,000
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$606,836
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
2024-10-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth F Swanson CEO
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
19
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, 2023 and 2022, 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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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$16,113,219
Liabilities
$1,075,894
Net assets
$15,037,325
Revenue
$8,681,211
Expenses
$7,645,127
Net income
$1,036,084
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
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.1$1.08$15.0$8.68$7.65$1.04
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$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