Civic Intelligence

A Better Chicago

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-4499625

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jun 30, 2025

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

25th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

86th percentile

40%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$412,797

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.3% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

87th percentile

29%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

43%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$20,736,281

Up $5,355,882 (+35%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$20,039,463

Up $6,040,020 (+43%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$696,818

Down $684,138 (-50%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$12,430,343

Up $7,350,297 (+145%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$7,456,065

Down $771,708 (-9.4%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$4,974,278

Up $8,122,005 (+258%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th 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

2024

Assets$20,736,281
Liabilities$696,818
Net Assets$20,039,463
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd 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

2024

Revenue$12,430,343
Expenses$7,456,065
Net Income$4,974,278
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$13,084,760
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$10,936,057$9,939,806▼ $996,251
Pledges and Grants Receivable$4,435,376$8,687,659▲ $4,252,283
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$1,412,147▲ $1,412,147
Intangible Assets$38,319$218,463▲ $180,144
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$122,756$124,261▲ $1,505
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,729$10,913▼ $1,816
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
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$16,113,219$20,736,281▲ $4,623,062
Other Assets Total$567,982$343,032▼ $224,950
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$606,836$371,471▼ $235,365
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$244,058$225,347▼ $18,711
Grants Payable$225,000$100,000▼ $125,000
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$1,075,894$696,818▼ $379,076
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$7,423,473$10,214,457▲ $2,790,984
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$7,613,852$9,825,006▲ $2,211,154
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$15,037,325$20,039,463▲ $5,002,138
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$16,113,219$20,736,281▲ $4,623,062

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$10,913$131,164$142,077
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elizabeth SwansonCEOFT$392,366$20,431$412,797
Walter McCloskeyCOOFT$188,839$16,083$204,922
Nataly BarreraCIOFT$163,082$15,243$178,325
Marshana PaceManaging DirectorFT$137,341$14,082$151,423
Chelsea HuszarDirector of DevelopmentFT$135,334$6,197$141,531

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$12,291,589
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$290,909
Other Revenue
$-152,155
All Other Contributions
$11,528,572
Change in Net Assets
$4,974,278

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 Traded5$456,326Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions5$456,326-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$12,430,343
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$99,231
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$12,529,574
Total Revenue per Form 990
$12,430,343
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,840,067
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,353,330
Other Expenses$1,262,668
Total Fundraising Expense$1,088,589
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$3,840,067--$3,840,067
Other Salaries and Wages$811,185$38,131$264,925$1,114,241
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$275,825$391,165$245,536$912,526
Advertising--$383,490$383,490
Fees for Services Other$255,089$85,500-$340,589
Occupancy$143,039$38,166$61,534$242,739
Other Employee Benefits$106,421$28,396$45,782$180,599
Payroll Taxes$78,283$30,827$36,854$145,964
Fees for Services Accounting-$96,577-$96,577
Depreciation Depletion$31,916$8,516$13,730$54,162
All Other Expenses$15,475$4,395$6,657$26,527
Travel$6,635$1,770$2,854$11,259
Insurance$5,722$1,527$2,462$9,711
Other Expenses$84$84$84$252
Total Functional Expenses$5,627,113$740,363$1,088,589$7,456,065

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,527,436
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,456,065
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,456,065
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$71,371
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Bottom LineJamaica Plain, MA501(c)(3)Community Development$300,000
Juvenile Protective AssociationChicago, IL501(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
National Louis UniversityChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$225,000
Vocel Viewing Our Children as Emerging LeadersChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$225,000
Braven IncChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$200,000
College PossibleChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$200,000
Intrinsic SchoolsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$175,000
AlternativesChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$150,000
Chicago HOPES for KidsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$150,000
Springboard CollaborativePhiladelphia, PA501(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
Lion's Pride MentoringChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$100,000
MAAFA Redemption ProjectChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$100,000
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$100,000
The BlocChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$100,000
Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$80,000
Project OneTenChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$75,000
The Firehouse Community Arts Center of ChicagoChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$75,000
A House in AustinChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$50,000
Lost Boyz IncChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$25,000
Kipp Chicago SchoolsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$10,000
Noble Network of Charter SchoolsChicago, IL501(c)(3)Community Development$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$198,755
Fundraising Gross Income$46,600
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Wine Auction$809,617$46,600$198,755$-152,155
Total Events$809,617$46,600$198,755$-152,155
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$371,471
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
2025-06-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth F Swanson CEO
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
18
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, 2024 and 2023, 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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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$20,736,281
Liabilities
$696,818
Net assets
$20,039,463
Revenue
$12,430,343
Expenses
$7,456,065
Net income
$4,974,278
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
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