Civic Intelligence

Distinctive Schools of Illinois

EIN 27-4967763 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The mission of Distinctive Schools is to serve children and families in urban communities by managing high-performing charter schools that accelerate achievement, performance, and college preparedness through skilled operating management and intensive support.

910 West Van Buren 315Chicago, IL 60607

www.distinctiveschools.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.67x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

41st percentile

1.6%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-23%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

211%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Assets

Up

$4,369,546

Up $526,116 (+14%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$2,893,546

Up $246,127 (+9.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,476,000

Up $279,989 (+23%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$55,192,004

Up $13,466,295 (+32%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$54,912,015

Up $13,376,072 (+32%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$279,989

Up $90,223 (+48%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2016: $1,033,453Liabilities 2016: $1,666,852Net Assets 2016: -$633,3992016Assets 2019: $2,643,951Liabilities 2019: $3,656,462Net Assets 2019: -$1,012,5112019Assets 2020: $5,145,494Liabilities 2020: $8,474,522Net Assets 2020: -$3,329,0282020Assets 2021: $2,734,668Liabilities 2021: $2,307,540Net Assets 2021: $427,1282021Assets 2022: $3,046,722Liabilities 2022: $2,040,477Net Assets 2022: $1,006,2452022Assets 2023: $3,843,430Liabilities 2023: $2,647,419Net Assets 2023: $1,196,0112023Assets 2024: $4,369,546Liabilities 2024: $2,893,546Net Assets 2024: $1,476,0002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,369,546
Liabilities$2,893,546
Net Assets$1,476,000

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MRevenue 2016: $1,832,689Expenses 2016: $2,293,839Net Income 2016: -$461,1502016Revenue 2019: $3,185,916Expenses 2019: $3,576,431Net Income 2019: -$390,5152019Revenue 2020: $3,858,303Expenses 2020: $2,959,276Net Income 2020: $899,0272020Revenue 2021: $38,553,382Expenses 2021: $34,797,226Net Income 2021: $3,756,1562021Revenue 2022: $37,265,340Expenses 2022: $36,686,223Net Income 2022: $579,1172022Revenue 2023: $41,725,709Expenses 2023: $41,535,943Net Income 2023: $189,7662023Revenue 2024: $55,192,004Expenses 2024: $54,912,015Net Income 2024: $279,9892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$55,192,004
Expenses$54,912,015
Net Income$279,989

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$55,192,004
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of distinctive schools is to serve children and families in urban communities by managing high-performing charter schools that accelerate achievement, performance, and college preparedness through skilled operating management and intensive support.

Distinctive Schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the work of charter schools serving kids from traditionally under-served backgrounds.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$765,028-
Accounts Receivable-$560,294-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,153,034$380,653▼ $772,381
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$364,710$332,252▼ $32,458
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$127,697$41,060▼ $86,637
Total Assets$3,843,430$4,369,546▲ $526,116
Other Assets Total$2,197,989$2,290,259▲ $92,270
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$456,982$1,323,700▲ $866,718
Other Liabilities$1,899,900$1,290,966▼ $608,934
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$290,537$225,880▼ $64,657
Deferred Revenue-$53,000-
Total Liabilities$2,647,419$2,893,546▲ $246,127
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,161,626$1,476,000▲ $314,374
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$34,385$0▼ $34,385
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,196,011$1,476,000▲ $279,989
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,843,430$4,369,546▲ $526,116

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$332,252$56,574$388,826
Other Assets Org$1,686,543--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Scott FrauenheimChief Executive OfficerFT$345,989$18,228$364,217
Katherine O'ConnorChief Education OfficerFT$240,987$71,781$312,768
Erin LanoueChief Operating OfficerFT$226,526$5,301$231,827
Samantha BaughChief Talent OfficerFT$200,437$10,673$211,110
Monique N LangstonChief of StaffFT$203,429$168$203,597
Elizabeth WinkeChief Financial OfficerFT$198,789$4,277$203,066
Jessica PaulsenVice President & Chief Strategy OfficerFT$193,943$2,836$196,779
Jessica PaulsenVice President & Chief Strategy Offi-$193,943$2,836$196,779
Michael J McCarthyChief of SchoolsFT$189,716$4,348$194,064
Stephanie R BarrazaExecutive Director of StrategyFT$138,249$53,357$191,606
Kara MayDirector of Partnerships & Creative DevelopmentFT$133,250$43,521$176,771
Kara MayDirector of Partnerships & Creative-$133,250$43,521$176,771
Matthew L PituccoDeputy Chief of EngagementFT$159,740$9,636$169,376
Joseph WiseChairman, Strategy AdvisorPT$150,695$6,792$157,487
David SundstromChief Administrative OfficerFT$143,917$13,295$157,212
Whitney A RosettiExecutive Director of TalentFT$130,225$13,318$143,543
Roberto VargasManaging Director of IT and Data SystemsFT$121,366$11,200$132,566
Kenneth WongTrustee-$27,864-$27,864
Jim FlavinTrustee-$24,414-$24,414

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$225,324
Program Service Revenue
$54,680,162
Investment Income
$15,645
Other Revenue
$270,873
All Other Contributions
$165,324
Change in Net Assets
$279,989

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$55,192,004
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$55,192,004
Total Revenue per Form 990
$55,192,004
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$50,763,876
Other Expenses$3,267,004
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$881,135
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$39,171,075$400,337-$39,571,412
Other Employee Benefits$6,928,374$45,820-$6,974,194
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,427,736$24,438-$2,452,174
Payroll Taxes$1,604,902$24,462-$1,629,364
Fees for Services Other$1,141,579$126,842-$1,268,421
Grants to Domestic Orgs$881,135--$881,135
Travel$380,950$42,328-$423,278
Occupancy$341,531$37,947-$379,478
Information Technology$252,900$28,100-$281,000
Pension Plan Contributions$135,834$898-$136,732
Office Expenses$99,330$11,037-$110,367
Fees for Services Accounting$76,976$8,553-$85,529
Advertising$62,765$6,974-$69,739
Insurance$54,630$6,070-$60,700
Depreciation Depletion$29,212$3,246-$32,458
All Other Expenses$534$24,192-$24,726
Other Expenses$18,199$2,022-$20,221
Interest-$18,844-$18,844
Fees for Services Legal$8,221$913-$9,134
Total Functional Expenses$53,996,681$915,334$0$54,912,015

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$54,912,015
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$54,912,015
Total Expenses per Form 990$54,912,015
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Art in MotionChicago, IL501(c)(3)Education$599,500
Plymouth Educational CenterDetroit, MI501(c)(3)Education$246,250
Chicago International Charter SchoolChicago, IL501(c)(3)Education$34,385
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Chicago International Charter Schools$665,059
Operating Lease Liability$625,907
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Management assists in the preparation and review of the draft form 990. A final copy of form 990 is provided to the full board prior to filing with the IRS.

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

Management or Board members bring any potential conflicts of interest to the attention of the Board for review and discussion. The organization actively monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy and requests each Board member to sign annually.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

A compensation analysis, including, but not limited to surveys, was conducted by the Board to review compensation for officers. In addition, management reviews the compensation of all employees as part of the annual budgeting process.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

Copies of the filings and financial statements are made available upon request.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

Available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Distinctive Schools of Illinois
EIN
27-4967763
Phone
3123324998
Address
910 West Van Buren 315, Chicago, IL 60607

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Winke
Title
Cheif Financial Officer
Phone
3123324998
Signed
2025-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Scott Frauenheim
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
1,100
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Aprio Advisory Group LLC
Address
111 Rockville Pike Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20850
Preparer
Stacy Cullen
Phone
3012316200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

There were no changes to the organization's selection and oversight processes during the year.

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Chairman, Strategy Advisor
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Trustee
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Chief Education Officer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10Chief Operating Officer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11Chief of Staff
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12Chief Talent Officer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13Chief Financial Officer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15Chief of Schools
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16Deputy Chief of Engagement
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17Executive Director of Strategy
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt18Director of Partnerships & Creative Development
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt19Executive Director of Talent
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt20Managing Director of IT and Data Systems
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Miscellaneous - 2019 Amount: $ 22,808. 2020 Amount: $ 162,062. 2021 Amount: $ 3,135. 2022 Amount: $ 77,326. 2023 Amount: $ 75,163.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule A, Part III, Line 12, Explanation of Other Income:
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