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Workers Education Society Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 32-0007123

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 11, 2017

Organization ProfileWorkerseducationsociety.blogspot.com
3339 South Halsted StChicago, IL 60608-6882

(773) 446-9933

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

1.43x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

89th percentile

41%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

57th percentile

5.7%

Faster asset growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

36%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Up

$448,252

Up $24,032 (+5.7%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$284,773

Up $47,503 (+20%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$163,479

Down $23,471 (-13%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue96th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$114,473

Up $30,438 (+36%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$66,971

Down $15,037 (-18%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$47,502

Up $45,475 (+2243%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth57th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2014: $448,672Liabilities 2014: $213,431Net Assets 2014: $235,2412014Assets 2015: $424,220Liabilities 2015: $186,950Net Assets 2015: $237,2702015Assets 2016: $448,252Liabilities 2016: $163,479Net Assets 2016: $284,7732016Assets 2024: $367,513Liabilities 2024: $73,698Net Assets 2024: $293,8152024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$448,252
Liabilities$163,479
Net Assets$284,773
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2014: $83,365Expenses 2014: $85,687Net Income 2014: -$2,3222014Revenue 2015: $84,035Expenses 2015: $82,008Net Income 2015: $2,0272015Revenue 2016: $114,473Expenses 2016: $66,971Net Income 2016: $47,5022016Revenue 2024: $127,521Expenses 2024: $67,943Net Income 2024: $59,5782024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$114,473
Expenses$66,971
Net Income$47,502
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 11, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$120,862
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A volunteer based organization WES's mission is to promote the welfare of

A volunteer based organization, WES'S mission is to promote the education and welfare of working and unemployed families in Illinois and to conduct educational and cultural activities, which advance the well-being of individuals and families in the community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$424,113$430,656▲ $6,543
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$107$17,596▲ $17,489
Total Assets$424,220$448,252▲ $24,032
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$186,950$163,479▼ $23,471
Total Liabilities$186,950$163,479▼ $23,471
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$237,270$284,773▲ $47,503
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$237,270$284,773▲ $47,503
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$424,220$448,252▲ $24,032

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$412,001$276,435$688,436
Equipment-$33,066$33,066
Land$18,655-$18,655
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott MarshallPresident
John BachtellVice President
Melissa ParksDirector
Roberta WoodDirector
Scott HileyDirector
Shelby Richardson JrDirector
William MackovichTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$76,528
Program Service Revenue
$18,606
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$19,339
All Other Contributions
$57,925
Change in Net Assets
$47,502
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$66,651
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$320
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$0$19,156$0$19,156
Occupancy$0$14,669$0$14,669
Interest$0$13,323$0$13,323
All Other Expenses$8,555$310$0$8,865
Insurance$0$6,092$0$6,092
Office Expenses$0$2,346$0$2,346
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,200$0$2,200
Grants to Domestic Orgs$320--$320
Total Functional Expenses$8,875$58,096$0$66,971
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Shelby RichardsonSits on both BoardsLong View Publishing rents space from WES.No$17,436
John BachtellSits on both BoardsCPSUSA rents space from WES.No$3,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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
Workers Education Society NFP
EIN
32-0007123
Phone
7734469933
Address
3339 South Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608-6882

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Marshall
Title
President
Phone
7734469933
Signed
2017-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Bachtell
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Alfred Moore CPA
Address
555 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661
Preparer
Alfred Moorecpa
Phone
6304058514
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 2

“Scott Marshall, President is married to Roberta Wood, Director, Scott Hiley, Director is their son-in-law.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Organization's process to review form 990: WES's Form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant and reviewed by the organization's legal counsel, and officers. The final draft of the 990 is then submitted to WES's Board of Directors prior to filing.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Enforcement of Conflicts Policy: The organization has adopted a conflcts of interest policy, which requires regular disclosure of conflicts of interest to the Board of Directors, which requires approval by the disinterested members of the board. The policy is regularly reviewed by the Board at its annual meeting.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Governing documents disclosure explanation: No documents available to the public.”

Pt XII, Line 2C

“Change Financial Review Process: Due to the small size of the organization, the Illinois Attorney General does not require an annual audit of its financial statements.”

Pt XI

“Rounding Error”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Heating Program: CEDA LIHEAP 3890. 3890. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Public Event Resource Center 1636. 1636. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Volenteer meeting, food, events 2980. 2980. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Special events 49. 49. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Misc. Cleaning 165. 0. 165. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Other Types of Expenses:Other Costs 4. 0. 4. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Government Filing fees 141. 0. 141. 0.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$448,252
Liabilities
$163,479
Net assets
$284,773
Revenue
$114,473
Expenses
$66,971
Net income
$47,502
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.68$0.74$2.94$1.28$0.68$0.60
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.48$1.63$2.85$1.14$0.67$0.48
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.24$1.87$2.37$0.84$0.82$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.49$2.13$2.35$0.83$0.86$0.02