Civic Intelligence

Distinctive Schools of Illinois

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 27-4967763

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Mar 07, 2024

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910 West Van Buren 315Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 332-4998

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.69x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.06x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

39th percentile

0.5%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$336,438

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

26%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$3,843,430

Up $796,708 (+26%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,196,011

Up $189,766 (+19%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$2,647,419

Up $606,942 (+30%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

Up

$41,725,709

Up $4,460,369 (+12%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$41,535,943

Up $4,849,720 (+13%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$189,766

Down $389,351 (-67%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd 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

2023

Assets$3,843,430
Liabilities$2,647,419
Net Assets$1,196,011
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth63rd 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

2023

Revenue$41,725,709
Expenses$41,535,943
Net Income$189,766
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Mar 7, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$41,725,709
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$1,784,364$1,435,137▼ $349,227
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$969,296$1,153,034▲ $183,738
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,540$364,710▲ $359,170
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$128,877$127,697▼ $1,180
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$28,506$0▼ $28,506
Total Assets$3,046,722$3,843,430▲ $796,708
Other Assets Total$130,139$762,852▲ $632,713
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,615,703$2,190,437▲ $574,734
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$424,774$456,982▲ $32,208
Total Liabilities$2,040,477$2,647,419▲ $606,942
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$770,829$1,161,626▲ $390,797
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$235,416$34,385▼ $201,031
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,006,245$1,196,011▲ $189,766
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,046,722$3,843,430▲ $796,708

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$356,966$20,920$377,886
Equipment$7,744$3,196$10,940
Other Assets Org$729,217--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Scott FrauenheimChief Executive OfficerFT$320,314$16,124$336,438
KATHERINE O'CONNORVice President & Chief Education OfficerFT$238,764$28,631$267,395
KATHERINE O'CONNORVice President & Chief Education Off-$238,764$28,631$267,395
Jeff DonoghuePresident & Chief FinanciaFT$234,217$21,398$255,615
Erin LanoueChief Operating OfficerFT$214,397$8,439$222,836
Samantha BaughChief Talent OfficerFT$184,779$12,664$197,443
Monique LangstonChief of StaffFT$190,843-$190,843
Elizabeth WinkeChief Financial OfficerFT$168,378$5,050$173,428
Michael J MccarthyChief of Schools and EngagementFT$165,940$6,488$172,428
Jessica PaulsenVice President & Chief Strategy OfficerFT$151,694$6,061$157,755
Jessica PaulsenVice President & Chief Strategy Offi-$151,694$6,061$157,755
Dr Joseph WiseChairmanPT$148,917$6,683$155,600
Christine KrierStem DirectorFT$136,953$14,844$151,797
Stephanie BarrazaExecutive Director of StrategyFT$126,164$23,980$150,144
Whitney RosettiExecutive Director of TalentFT$133,786$13,678$147,464
Matthew PituccoDeputy Chief of EngagementFT$133,356$10,662$144,018
Karin BreoExec Director Comm PartnerFT$118,424$15,575$133,999
David SundstromChief Admin OfficerFT$114,068$11,921$125,989
Dr Kenneth WongTrustee-$15,354-$15,354
James FlavinTrustee-$4,848-$4,848

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chaula GuptaTrustee
Dr Denise Davis-cottonTrustee
Dr Eric SmithTrustee
Dr Sara Ray StoelingaTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$25,237
Program Service Revenue
$41,493,547
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$206,925
All Other Contributions
$25,237
Change in Net Assets
$189,766

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$41,725,709
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$41,725,709
Total Revenue per Form 990
$41,725,709
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$39,015,000
Other Expenses$2,203,943
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$317,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$30,037,966$66,628-$30,104,594
Pension Plan Contributions$2,714,703$9,749-$2,724,452
Other Employee Benefits$2,417,531$18,609-$2,436,140
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,030,194$225,576-$2,255,770
Payroll Taxes$1,478,780$15,264-$1,494,044
Occupancy$332,008$36,890-$368,898
Grants to Domestic Orgs$317,000--$317,000
Fees for Services Other$249,435$27,715-$277,150
Travel$214,715$23,857-$238,572
Information Technology$156,093$17,344-$173,437
Advertising$91,019$10,113-$101,132
Fees for Services Accounting$63,807$7,090-$70,897
Other Expenses$47,611$5,290-$52,901
Office Expenses$34,880$3,875-$38,755
Depreciation Depletion$21,704$2,412-$24,116
Insurance$21,311$2,368-$23,679
Interest-$17,288-$17,288
Fees for Services Legal$9,747$1,083-$10,830
All Other Expenses$517$3,957-$4,474
Total Functional Expenses$40,386,265$1,149,678$0$41,535,943

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$41,535,943
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$41,535,943
Total Expenses per Form 990$41,535,943
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Art in MotionChicago, IL501c3Education$201,000
Plymouth Educational CenterDetroit, MI501c3Education$115,500
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$1,107,824
Operating Lease Liability$792,076
Notes Payable$290,537
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
2024-03-07
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
894
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Kutchins Robbins & Diamond Ltd
Address
1051 PERIMETER DR 9TH FLOOR, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
Preparer
Saul Jimenez
Phone
8472401040
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 98,711. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 22,808. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 162,062. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 3,135. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 77,326.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,843,430
Liabilities
$2,647,419
Net assets
$1,196,011
Revenue
$41,725,709
Expenses
$41,535,943
Net income
$189,766
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