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826Chi Inc. Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 30-0248920

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on May 12, 2022

Organization Profilewww.826CHI.org
1276 N MilwaukeeChicago, IL 60622

(773) 772-8108

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

18th percentile

-9.0%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-35%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

3.4%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Down

$248,672

Down $136,429 (-35%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$214,493

Down $34,297 (-14%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$34,179

Down $102,132 (-75%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Up

$697,352

Up $22,991 (+3.4%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$760,009

Down $84,836 (-10%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

-$62,657

Up $107,827 (+63%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $42,420Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $42,4202012Assets 2014: $105,993Liabilities 2014: $48,947Net Assets 2014: $57,0462014Assets 2020: $385,101Liabilities 2020: $136,311Net Assets 2020: $248,7902020Assets 2021: $248,672Liabilities 2021: $34,179Net Assets 2021: $214,4932021Assets 2022: $92,477Liabilities 2022: $31,823Net Assets 2022: $60,6542022Assets 2023: $224,127Liabilities 2023: $50,096Net Assets 2023: $174,0312023

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$248,672
Liabilities$34,179
Net Assets$214,493
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth39th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2012: $461,5822012Revenue 2014: $534,095Expenses 2014: $541,344Net Income 2014: -$7,2492014Revenue 2020: $674,361Expenses 2020: $844,845Net Income 2020: -$170,4842020Revenue 2021: $697,352Expenses 2021: $760,009Net Income 2021: -$62,6572021Revenue 2022: $448,643Expenses 2022: $691,456Net Income 2022: -$242,8132022Revenue 2023: $1,110,908Expenses 2023: $1,002,042Net Income 2023: $108,8662023

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$697,352
Expenses$760,009
Net Income-$62,657
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
May 12, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$722,323
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to help teachers inspire their students to write.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$272,561$209,958▼ $62,603
Pledges and Grants Receivable$48,000--
Inventories for Sale or Use$28,105$28,105→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$-2,301$9,375▲ $11,676
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,000$1,000→ $0
Total Assets$385,101$248,672▼ $136,429
Other Assets Total$37,736$234▼ $37,502
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$103,135--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$33,176$34,179▲ $1,003
Total Liabilities$136,311$34,179▼ $102,132
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$248,790$214,493▼ $34,297
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$248,790$214,493▼ $34,297
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$385,101$248,672▼ $136,429

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$592$150,497$151,089
Other Land Buildings$10,407$26,667$37,074
Equipment$-1,624$38,012$36,388
Other Assets Org$5,736--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay52nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sameer GadkareeChair
Kathleen St Louis CalientoVice-Chair
Brenda Flores GehaniDirector
Kashif ShaikhDirector
Kevin Anthony JohnsonDirector
Kevin BoehmDirector
Megan ZarnochDirector
Monique DemeryDirector
Theodora KhunDirector
Veronica RobinsonDirector
Jennifer SteeleExecutive Director
Alexia Elejalde-RuizSecretary
Josh GantzTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$722,135
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-24,783
All Other Contributions
$453,822
Change in Net Assets
$-62,657

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$697,352
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$697,352
Total Revenue per Form 990
$697,352
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$582,377
Other Expenses$177,632
Total Fundraising Expense$160,997
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$225,433$171,562$119,013$516,008
Occupancy$16,945$45,561$5,318$67,824
Other Employee Benefits$14,371$46,835$5,163$66,369
All Other Expenses$12,443$14,597$16,312$43,352
Other Expenses$6,363$4,779$2,243$13,385
Depreciation Depletion-$8,325-$8,325
Insurance$1,587$3,555$570$5,712
Advertising$225-$668$893
Travel$795$19-$814
Conferences and Meetings-$27-$27
Total Functional Expenses$296,104$302,908$160,997$760,009

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$731,649
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$731,649
Total Expenses per Form 990$731,649
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Various----
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A complete draft of form 990 is reviewed by the Board of directors prior tosubmittal to the IRS.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“On an annual basis, Board members and key employees submit a written statement thatdeclares whether or not the Board member or key employee has a known conflict ofinterest.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation regarding employees or key employees is approved by the board of directors.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation regarding employees or key employees is approved by the board of directors.”

Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18

“A complete copy of form 990 and the annual audit report is posted on the web-site ofthe Illinois Attorney General. That web-site is open to the general public.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“A complete copy of form 990 and the annual audit report is posted on the web-site ofthe Illinois Attorney General. That web-site is open to the general public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
826CHI Inc
EIN
30-0248920
Address
1276 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622

Signing Officer

Name
Jennifer Steele
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
7737728108
Signed
2022-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jennifer Steele
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
16

Preparer

Firm
Benford Brown and Associates LLC
Address
8334 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Preparer
Marcus Gulley
Phone
7737311300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“TechEquipmentPostage and deliveryPrinting and reproductionDues and SubscriptionsCredit cardStaff development”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“TechEquipmentPostage and deliveryPrinting and reproductionDues and SubscriptionsCredit cardStaff development”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A complete draft of form 990 is reviewed by the Board of directors prior tosubmittal to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1On an annual basis, Board members and key employees submit a written statement thatdeclares whether or not the Board member or key employee has a known conflict ofinterest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation regarding employees or key employees is approved by the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation regarding employees or key employees is approved by the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4A complete copy of form 990 and the annual audit report is posted on the web-site ofthe Illinois Attorney General. That web-site is open to the general public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5A complete copy of form 990 and the annual audit report is posted on the web-site ofthe Illinois Attorney General. That web-site is open to the general public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6TechEquipmentPostage and deliveryPrinting and reproductionDues and SubscriptionsCredit cardStaff development
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7TechEquipmentPostage and deliveryPrinting and reproductionDues and SubscriptionsCredit cardStaff development
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7List of other expenses Part IX line 24e
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$248,672
Liabilities
$34,179
Net assets
$214,493
Revenue
$697,352
Expenses
$760,009
Net income
-$62,657
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.05$0.17$1.11$1.00$0.11
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.09$0.03$0.06$0.45$0.69$0.24
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.03$0.21$0.70$0.76$0.06
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.39$0.14$0.25$0.67$0.84$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.05$0.06$0.53$0.54$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.46