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Distinctive Schools of Illinois

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 27-4967763

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on May 15, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.DISTINCTIVESCHOOLS.ORG

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910 W Van BurenChicago, IL 60607

(312) 332-4998

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.38x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

1.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

18th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$228,999

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.2% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

88th percentile

37%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2019

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,643,951

Up $1,610,498 (+156%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

-$1,012,511

Down $379,112 (-60%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$3,656,462

Up $1,989,610 (+119%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,185,916

Up $1,353,227 (+74%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$3,576,431

Up $1,282,592 (+56%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

-$390,515

Up $70,635 (+15%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$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

2019

Assets$2,643,951
Liabilities$3,656,462
Net Assets-$1,012,511
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2019

Revenue$3,185,916
Expenses$3,576,431
Net Income-$390,515
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
May 15, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$3,185,916
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
Accounts Receivable$1,376,353$1,299,206▼ $77,147
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$65,933$39,636▼ $26,297
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$31,988$0▼ $31,988
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$29,960-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$3,232,909$2,643,951▼ $588,958
Other Assets Total$1,758,635$1,275,149▼ $483,486
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,952,047$2,685,577▼ $266,470
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$500,000$524,313▲ $24,313
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$402,858$446,572▲ $43,714
Total Liabilities$3,854,905$3,656,462▼ $198,443
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-621,996$-1,012,511▼ $390,515
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-621,996$-1,012,511▼ $390,515
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,232,909$2,643,951▼ $588,958

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$15,697$119,619$135,316
Other Land Buildings$23,939$41,271$65,210
Other Assets Org$1,241,514--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Scott FrauenheimChief OperatingFT$228,999$228,999
David SundstromChief CompliancFT$216,900$216,900
Erin LanoueCOOFT$185,833$185,833
KATHRINE O'CONNORExecutive DirectorFT$145,405$145,405
Joseph WiseChief EducationFT$142,430$142,430
Aarti DhupeliaTrustee-$12,000$12,000
Denise Davis-cottonTrustee-$12,000$12,000
Dr Eric SmithTrustee-$12,000$12,000
Jacquelyn CorneliusTrustee-$12,000$12,000
Kenneth WongTrustee-$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bill TudorTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$3,185,916
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-390,515
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,079,636
Other Expenses$1,496,795
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$145,405$774,163-$919,568
Other Salaries and Wages$878,268--$878,268
Travel-$303,158-$303,158
Occupancy-$214,890-$214,890
Fees for Services Accounting-$210,196-$210,196
Other Employee Benefits$165,836--$165,836
Information Technology$108,054--$108,054
All Other Expenses$26,473$65,900-$92,373
Payroll Taxes$88,078--$88,078
Other Expenses$80,392$126,518-$80,392
Interest-$41,086-$41,086
Office Expenses-$35,287-$35,287
Pension Plan Contributions$27,886--$27,886
Depreciation Depletion$26,297--$26,297
Fees for Services Other-$19,033-$19,033
Insurance-$17,877-$17,877
Fees for Services Legal-$815-$815
Total Functional Expenses$1,767,508$1,808,923$0$3,576,431
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

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

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Loan Payable$2,685,577
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 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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“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, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“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 annualy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“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, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Distinctive Schools of Illinois
EIN
27-4967763
Phone
3123324998
Address
910 W VAN BUREN, CHICAGO, IL 60607

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Frauenheim
Title
Chief Operating
Signed
2020-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
21

Preparer

Firm
Robert Apling & Associates
Address
2155 Oak Harbor Road, Fremont, OH 43420
Preparer
Nicholas Apling CPA
Phone
4193558200
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THROUGH THE FOUNDATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS, DISTINCTIVE SCHOOLS DISCLOSES ITS NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TO ALL POTENTIAL STUDENTS. COPIES OF THE POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DISTINCTIVE SCHOOLS RECEIVES FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS PASSED THROUGH CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PASSED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE A FREE EDUCATION, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND AVAILABLE TO ANY CITY OF CHICAGO OR CITY OF ROCKFORD STUDENT.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MANAGEMENT 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 ANNUALY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A 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.

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,643,951
Liabilities
$3,656,462
Net assets
-$1,012,511
Revenue
$3,185,916
Expenses
$3,576,431
Net income
-$390,515
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.37$2.89$1.48$55.2$54.9$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.84$2.65$1.20$41.7$41.5$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.05$2.04$1.01$37.3$36.7$0.58
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$2.31$0.43$38.6$34.8$3.76
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.15$8.47$3.33$3.86$2.96$0.90
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.64$3.66$1.01$3.19$3.58$0.39
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$1.67$0.63$1.83$2.29$0.46