Liabilities / Assets
40th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Educational Perspectives Nfp
EIN 30-0092203 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL
Profile
Educational perspectives prepares written assessments of non-us educational credentials so that non-us educated individuals can have their education recognized for admission to higher education, be licensed in a profession or employed in the us. Additionally, we provide training to governmental agencies, licensing bodies, colleges and universities so that they can do similar work on their own.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.02x
Liabilities / Revenue
26th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 26% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
67th percentile
Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 7.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
98th percentile
Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
63rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$359,431
Up $275,782 (+330%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$8,935
Down $25,130 (-74%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$350,496
Up $300,912 (+607%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$1,997,598
Up $272,831 (+16%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$1,704,446
Up $86,583 (+5.4%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$293,152
Up $186,248 (+174%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $359,431
- Liabilities
- $8,935
- Net assets
- $350,496
- Revenue
- $1,997,598
- Expenses
- $1,704,446
- Net income
- $293,152
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Jan 28, 2026
- Return Version
- 2024v5.5
- Gross Receipts
- $1,997,598
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Educational perspectives prepares written assessments of non-us educational credentials so that non-us educated individuals can have their education recognized for admission to higher education, be licensed in a profession or employed in the us. Additionally, we provide training to governmental agencies, licensing bodies, colleges and universities so that they can do similar work on their own.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $49,584 | $350,496 | ▲ $300,912 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $10,109 | $277,719 | ▲ $267,610 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $7,365 | $13,182 | ▲ $5,817 |
| Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $83,649 | $359,431 | ▲ $275,782 |
| Other Assets Total | $66,175 | $68,530 | ▲ $2,355 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $34,065 | $8,935 | ▼ $25,130 |
| Total Liabilities | $34,065 | $8,935 | ▼ $25,130 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $49,584 | $350,496 | ▲ $300,912 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $83,649 | $359,431 | ▲ $275,782 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $13,182 | $226,413 | $239,595 |
| Other Assets Org | $7,570 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Warren | President | FT | $157,150 | $157,150 |
| Bernard Ramos | Director | FT | $99,125 | $99,125 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jessica Stannard | Director |
| Julie Baldwin | Director |
| Rosemary Max | Director |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $0
- Program Service Revenue
- $1,997,598
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- Change in Net Assets
- $293,152
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,274,421 |
| Other Expenses | $430,025 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $319,802 | $441,632 | - | $761,434 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $128,137 | $128,138 | - | $256,275 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $174,272 | - | - | $174,272 |
| Office Expenses | $106,417 | $65,072 | - | $171,489 |
| Payroll Taxes | $82,440 | - | - | $82,440 |
| Fees for Services Other | $55,371 | - | - | $55,371 |
| Travel | $53,475 | - | - | $53,475 |
| Information Technology | - | $49,876 | - | $49,876 |
| Occupancy | - | $24,121 | - | $24,121 |
| Insurance | $14,671 | - | - | $14,671 |
| Advertising | $12,518 | - | - | $12,518 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $5,465 | - | $5,465 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $4,160 | - | $4,160 |
| Interest | $3,297 | - | - | $3,297 |
| Other Expenses | $34 | - | - | $34 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $985,982 | $718,464 | $0 | $1,704,446 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Current Liabilities | $8,935 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
“No review was or will be conducted”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“Compensation for the organization's ceo, directors, and employees is based on comparability data from related 501(c)(3) organizations in the same naic industry code 611710”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon written request and on the 'guidestar' website”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Educational Perspectives Nfp
- EIN
- 30-0092203
- Phone
- 3124219300
- Address
- 55 E JACKSON BLVD SUITE 2175, CHICAGO, IL 60604
Signing Officer
- Name
- Kenneth Warren
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 3127336641
- Signed
- 2026-01-28
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Kenneth Warren
- Formed
- 2002
- Legal Domicile
- Il
- Voting Board Members
- 6
- Independent Board Members
- 4
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Madison Street Advisors
- Address
- 70 WEST MADISON STREET SUITE 5650, CHICAGO, IL 60602
- Preparer
- Michael T Mccormick
- Phone
- 3124660800
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