Civic Intelligence

826Chi Inc. Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 30-0248920

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Aug 06, 2024

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

0.22x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

61st percentile

9.8%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$73,942

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.7% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

96th percentile

142%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

148%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$224,127

Up $131,650 (+142%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$174,031

Up $113,377 (+187%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$50,096

Up $18,273 (+57%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue40th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,110,908

Up $662,265 (+148%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,002,042

Up $310,586 (+45%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$108,866

Up $351,679 (+145%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th 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

2023

Assets$224,127
Liabilities$50,096
Net Assets$174,031
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th 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

2023

Revenue$1,110,908
Expenses$1,002,042
Net Income$108,866
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Aug 6, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,110,908
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$64,589$100,055▲ $35,466
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,032$59,216▲ $51,184
Accounts Receivable-$45,000-
Inventories for Sale or Use$14,120$14,120→ $0
Total Assets$92,477$224,127▲ $131,650
Other Assets Total$5,736$5,736→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$27,312$50,096▲ $22,784
Total Liabilities$27,312$50,096▲ $22,784
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$65,165$174,031▲ $108,866
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$65,165$174,031▲ $108,866
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$92,477$224,127▲ $131,650

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$-751$151,840$151,089
Equipment$49,560$46,841$96,401
Other Land Buildings$10,407$26,667$37,074
Other Assets Org$5,736--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Jennifer SteeleExecutive Director$73,942$73,942

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
Celia WickhamExecutive Director
Alexia Elejalde-RuizSecretary
Josh GantzTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,107,397
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$3,511
All Other Contributions
$523,979
Change in Net Assets
$108,866

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,110,908
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,110,908
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,110,908
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$629,275
Other Expenses$372,767
Total Fundraising Expense$87,660
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$244,539$309,848$10,680$565,067
All Other Expenses$59,429$35,651$2,100$97,180
Occupancy$66,360$13,004$5,197$84,561
Other Employee Benefits$53,125$11,083-$64,208
Travel$6,765$6,946$32,589$46,300
Other Expenses$4,031$23,051$99$23,051
Depreciation Depletion-$8,829-$8,829
Insurance-$8,690-$8,690
Fees for Services Management$2,340$429$159$2,928
Total Functional Expenses$479,465$434,917$87,660$1,002,042

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,002,042
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,002,042
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,002,042
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
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
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
Celia Wickham
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
7737728108
Signed
2024-08-06
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Celia Wickham
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
16

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Amended return information

“Financials were updated”

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/ExplanationTxt0Financials were updated
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A complete draft of form 990 is reviewed by the Board of directors prior tosubmittal to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2On 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/ExplanationTxt3Compensation regarding employees or key employees is approved by the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Compensation regarding employees or key employees is approved by the board of directors.
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/ExplanationTxt6A 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/ExplanationTxt7TechEquipmentPostage and deliveryPrinting and reproductionDues and SubscriptionsCredit cardStaff development
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8TechEquipmentPostage and deliveryPrinting and reproductionDues and SubscriptionsCredit cardStaff development
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Amended return information
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$224,127
Liabilities
$50,096
Net assets
$174,031
Revenue
$1,110,908
Expenses
$1,002,042
Net income
$108,866
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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