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826Chi Inc. Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 30-0248920

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 15, 2025

Organization Profilewww.826CHI.org

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PO Box 220868Chicago, IL 60622

(773) 772-8108

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.60x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

28th percentile

-6.8%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2023

Asset Growth

95th percentile

120%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

99%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$203,620

Up $111,143 (+120%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$82,247

Up $21,593 (+36%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$121,373

Up $89,550 (+281%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$891,320

Up $442,677 (+99%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$951,793

Up $260,337 (+38%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$60,473

Up $182,340 (+75%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th 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: $174,0312023Assets 2023: $203,620Liabilities 2023: $121,373Net Assets 2023: $82,2472023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$203,620
Liabilities$121,373
Net Assets$82,247
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st 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: $108,8662023Revenue 2023: $891,320Expenses 2023: $951,793Net Income 2023: -$60,4732023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$891,320
Expenses$951,793
Net Income-$60,473
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$926,511
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
Accounts Receivable$45,000$100,000▲ $55,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$100,055$38,211▼ $61,844
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$59,216$31,289▼ $27,927
Inventories for Sale or Use$14,120$14,120→ $0
Total Assets$224,127$203,620▼ $20,507
Other Assets Total$5,736$20,000▲ $14,264
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$50,096$121,373▲ $71,277
Total Liabilities$50,096$121,373▲ $71,277
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$174,031$82,247▼ $91,784
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$174,031$82,247▼ $91,784
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$224,127$203,620▼ $20,507

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$0$151,089$151,089
Equipment$31,289$65,112$96,401
Land$0--
Other Assets Org$20,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jennifer SteeleExecutive Director-$94,231$94,231
Jennifer Steele--$94,231$94,231
Celia WickhamExecutive DirectorFT$61,236$61,236

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Larry GriffinChair
Anthony SisVice Chair
Chris EdwardsDirector
Jessica MlinaricDirector
Kevin BoehmDirector
Myriha BurceDirector
Shawn GainesDirector
Vyshaey MitchellDirector
Aisha LeverettSecretary
Marisa Jackson WalsterTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$765,418
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-1,754
Other Revenue
$127,656
All Other Contributions
$705,418
Change in Net Assets
$-60,473
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$661,179
Other Expenses$290,614
Total Fundraising Expense$27,230
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$242,133$306,799$10,575$559,507
Occupancy$103,282$20,239$8,089$131,610
Other Employee Benefits$23,714$30,047$1,036$54,797
Payroll Taxes$38,784$8,091$0$46,875
Office Expenses$23,174$4,249$1,575$28,998
Information Technology$16,373$9,822$579$26,774
All Other Expenses$18,471$4,016$1,205$23,692
Depreciation Depletion$0$16,756$0$16,756
Fees for Services Accounting$8,776$3,001$1,523$13,300
Fees for Services Other$8,751$2,993$1,519$13,263
Travel$7,427$1,362$505$9,294
Insurance$0$8,909$0$8,909
Other Expenses$2,382$1,429$84$3,895
Advertising$1,683$1,010$59$2,752
Conferences and Meetings$632$379$22$1,033
Total Functional Expenses$503,326$421,237$27,230$951,793
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$96,842
Fundraising Direct Expenses$35,191
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Eat Your Word$82,564$82,564$32,540$50,024
Trivia for Cheaters$14,278$14,278$2,651$11,627
Total Events$96,842$96,842$35,191$61,651
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
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
826chi Inc
EIN
30-0248920
Phone
7737728108
Address
PO BOX 220868, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Signing Officer

Name
Alicia Vega
Title
Interim Executive Director
Phone
7737728108
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alicia Vega
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
17
Volunteers
18

Preparer

Firm
Lopez and Company Cpas Ltd
Address
2702 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622
Preparer
Enrique Lopez
Phone
7736348335
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

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

Pt VI, Line 12C

“On an annual basis, board members and key employees submit a written statement that declares whether or not the board member or key employee has a known conflict of interest”

Pt VI, Line 15B

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

Pt VI, Line 19

“A complete copy of form 990 and the annual audit report is posted on the website ofthe illinois attorney general. That website is open to the general public.”

Pt VI, Line 18

“A complete copy of form 990 and the annual audit report is posted on the website of the illinois attorney general. That website is open to the general public.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

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

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XI, Line 2D

“SPECIAL EVENTS”

Pt XII, Line 2D

“SPECIAL EVENTS”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$203,620
Liabilities
$121,373
Net assets
$82,247
Revenue
$891,320
Expenses
$951,793
Net income
-$60,473
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
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.12$0.08$0.89$0.95$0.06
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