Civic Intelligence

The Experimental Station C/O Connie Spreen

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 32-0017985

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Oct 06, 2020

Refreshing map…

6100 S BlackstoneChicago, IL 60637

(773) 241-6044

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-2.5%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$99,467

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

49th percentile

2.7%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-4.0%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Up

$789,981

Up $20,575 (+2.7%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$666,608

Down $42,124 (-5.9%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$123,373

Up $62,699 (+103%) from 2018

Revenue

Down

$1,652,499

Down $69,252 (-4.0%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$1,694,623

Up $16,190 (+1.0%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$42,124

Down $85,442 (-197%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $424,988Liabilities 2014: $59,520Net Assets 2014: $365,4682014Assets 2018: $769,406Liabilities 2018: $60,674Net Assets 2018: $708,7322018Assets 2019: $789,981Liabilities 2019: $123,373Net Assets 2019: $666,6082019Assets 2020: $888,026Liabilities 2020: $270,852Net Assets 2020: $617,1742020Assets 2021: $1,624,397Liabilities 2021: $251,726Net Assets 2021: $1,372,6712021Assets 2022: $1,500,794Liabilities 2022: $225,622Net Assets 2022: $1,275,1722022Assets 2024: $1,560,262Liabilities 2024: $106,086Net Assets 2024: $1,454,1762024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$789,981
Liabilities$123,373
Net Assets$666,608

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2014: $1,021,131Expenses 2014: $882,884Net Income 2014: $138,2472014Revenue 2018: $1,721,751Expenses 2018: $1,678,433Net Income 2018: $43,3182018Revenue 2019: $1,652,499Expenses 2019: $1,694,623Net Income 2019: -$42,1242019Revenue 2020: $2,377,855Expenses 2020: $2,427,289Net Income 2020: -$49,4342020Revenue 2021: $2,920,468Expenses 2021: $2,164,971Net Income 2021: $755,4972021Revenue 2022: $3,208,325Expenses 2022: $3,305,824Net Income 2022: -$97,4992022Revenue 2024: $3,071,505Expenses 2024: $3,261,695Net Income 2024: -$190,1902024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,652,499
Expenses$1,694,623
Net Income-$42,124
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Oct 6, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,652,499
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The experimental station was organized to promote, encourage and foster innovative educational and cultural initiatives of all genres includingbut not limited toart and design, innovative educational models, food, and alternative media and journalism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$568,456$631,292▲ $62,836
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$100,848$86,933▼ $13,915
Pledges and Grants Receivable$90,985$61,246▼ $29,739
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,776$6,867▲ $2,091
Inventories for Sale or Use$4,341$3,643▼ $698
Total Assets$769,406$789,981▲ $20,575
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$48,054$95,073▲ $47,019
Grants Payable$10,020$28,300▲ $18,280
Deferred Revenue$2,600$0▼ $2,600
Total Liabilities$60,674$123,373▲ $62,699
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$591,567$630,023▲ $38,456
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$117,165$36,585▼ $80,580
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$708,732$666,608▼ $42,124
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$769,406$789,981▲ $20,575

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$85,456$62,310$147,766
Equipment$355$28,837$29,192
Other Land Buildings$1,122$24,759$25,881
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Connie Spreen PhdExecutive DirectorFT$99,467$99,467

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Martin FriedmanPresident
Emmitt HouseVice President
Dan PetermanDirector
Faheem MajeedDirector
Janis KanterDirector
Steve WiesenthalDirector
Michelle HollandSecretary
Mulubwa MunkantaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,390,238
Program Service Revenue
$248,257
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$14,004
All Other Contributions
$787,361
Change in Net Assets
$-42,124

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,652,499
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$96,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,748,499
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,652,499
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$735,120
Other Expenses$618,471
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$341,032
Total Fundraising Expense$97,553
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$459,085$55,349$32,519$546,953
Grants to Domestic Orgs$341,032--$341,032
Occupancy$109,452$5,980$952$116,384
Fees for Services Other$74,503$1,056$23,939$99,498
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$67,638$11,936$19,893$99,467
Payroll Taxes$49,552$6,330$4,931$60,813
Advertising$58,851$723$60$59,634
Other Expenses$51,734$9,591$10,561$51,734
Other Employee Benefits$22,723$2,903$2,261$27,887
Insurance$22,312$2,789$710$25,811
All Other Expenses$22,735$867$925$24,527
Fees for Services Accounting$700$22,884$638$24,222
Depreciation Depletion$14,674$300-$14,974
Office Expenses$9,372$3,867$24$13,263
Conferences and Meetings$3,854$1,714$140$5,708
Total Functional Expenses$1,470,781$126,289$97,553$1,694,623

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,790,623
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,694,623
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,694,623
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$96,000
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Logan Square Chamber of Commerce--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$20,000
Rogers Park Business Alliance--SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$20,000
Neighborhood Co-op Grocery--SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$15,000
Chicago Botanic GardenUrbana, IL-SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$12,500
City of EvanstonChicago, IL-SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$12,500
FARMER'S MARKET OF CARBONDALEPeoria, IL-SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$12,500
Ujamaa Cooperative--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$12,500
Illinois Stewardship Alliance--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$12,000
Food WorksRockford, IL-SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$8,500
Village of Park Forest--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$8,000
Woodstock Farmers Market--SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$8,000
Village of Skokie--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$7,500
Andersonville Development CorpChicago, IL-SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$7,000
Glenview Park District--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$6,500
Downtown Bloomington AssociationChicago, IL-SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$6,000
Peoria Riverfront Market--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$6,000
City of UrbanaSpringfield, IL-SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$5,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$5,000
Rock River Development Partnership--SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$5,000
Town Square Market--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$5,000
Urban Canopy--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$4,800
Urban Growers Collective--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$4,800
Faith in PlaceCarbondale, IL-SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$3,500
Land of Goshen Community Market--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$3,000
Inner City Muslim Action Network--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$2,500
Park Ridge Farmers Market--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$2,500
Terripin Farm Stand & Co-op--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$2,500
Garfield Park Community CouncilWoodstock, IL-SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$1,500
Fuller Park Comm DevChicago, IL-SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$1,000
Kankakee Development Corporation--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$1,000
Ashe Park Advisory CouncilEvanston, IL-SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$500
Trinity United Church of Christ Farmers Market--SUPPORT THE LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET$300
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$14,004
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
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
-Dan Peterman Is a Member of the Board and Occupies Part of 6100The Organization Rents the 6100 Blacstone, Inc. Building. the Organization Pays All of the Operating Expenses of the Building in Lieu of Rent.No$42,000
-Connie Spreen Is Executive Director and Former Member of the BoardThe Organization Rents the 6100 Blacstone, Inc. Building. the Organization Pays All of the Operating Expenses of the Building in Lieu of Rent.No$42,000
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
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

Two directors of the organization own the property and lease it to the organization. In 2013 the organization obtained a grant to fund improvements to this property which included installing solar heat and tuckpointing of the building in the amount of $100,000. The property owners paid additional costs of approximately $30,000 toward this renovation.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The organization makes the form 990 available to the board as requested.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The board monitors conflicts of interest on an ongoing basis.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The board determines the compensation of the executive director during the budget process.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

These documents are available on request

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

These documents are available on request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Experimental Station
EIN
32-0017985
Phone
7732416044
Address
6100 S BLACKSTONE, CHICAGO, IL 60637
Doing Business As
Blackstone Bicycle Works

Signing Officer

Name
Constance Spreen
Title
President
Phone
7732416044
Signed
2020-10-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Constance Spreen
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
30
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Wipfli Llp
Address
625 N NORTH COURT SUITE 200, PALATINE, IL 60067
Preparer
James O Giese
Phone
8473581170
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

There were no changes to the audit selection process from the prior year.

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 637 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt048054
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt095073
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES OF ALL GENRES INCLUDINGBUT NOT LIMITED TOART AND DESIGN, INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL MODELS, FOOD, AND ALTERNATIVE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt060
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0723
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt058851
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt059634
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0787361
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0925
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0867
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt022735
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt024527
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd01
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd01
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0BRIGID MANIATES
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum07732415458
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt06100 S BLACKSTONE
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0CHICAGO
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IL
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd060637
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd01
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0568456
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0631292
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt019893
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011936
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt067638
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt099467
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd01
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd00
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/FundraisingAmt0140
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01714
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03854
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt05708
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd01
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt01390238
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0341032
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0618471
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt014004
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0248257
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-42124
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0735120
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt01694623
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt097553
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt01652499
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd00
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt02600
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0300
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt014674
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt014974
IRS990/Desc0LINK UP ILLINOIS PROVIDES FUNDING, TRAINING, AND TECHICAL SUPPORT TO FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD COOPERATIVES, AND OTHER VENUES SELLING LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE TO IMPLEMENT LINK MATCH AT THEIR VENUES. LINK MATCH MATCHES THE VALUE OF SNAP/LINK PURCHASES, ALLOWING RECIPIENTS TO RECEIVE UP TO $25 OF FREE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PER DAY. IN 2019, LINK UP ILLINOIS PROVIDED LINK MATCH FUNDING TO A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF 103 FARMERS MARKET SITES, 4 FOOD COOPERATIVES, AND 1 SMALL GROCERY STORE.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd01
IRS990/DoingBusinessAsName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0BLACKSTONE BICYCLE WORKS
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0117165
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt036585
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt030
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd01
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd01
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/FundraisingAmt0638
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt022884
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0700
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt024222
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt023939
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01056
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt074503
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt099498
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt04.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt31.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt51.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt740.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt81.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0MARTIN FRIEDMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1MICHELLE HOLLAND
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2JANIS KANTER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3FAHEEM MAJEED
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4DAN PETERMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5EMMITT HOUSE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6MULUBWA MUNKANTA
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7CONNIE SPREEN PHD
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8STEVE WIESENTHAL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt799467
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5VICE PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr02002
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt00
IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt014004
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt09
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt0602877
IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/BOYAmt010020
IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/EOYAmt028300
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0341032
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt0341032
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd01
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt01652499
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt07
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd0X
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt0710
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02789
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt022312
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt025811
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt04341
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt03643
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt023
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt0115906
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt0100848
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt086933
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt0202839
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0IL
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0THE MISSION OF THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION IS TO BUILD INDEPENDENT CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO. WE DO THIS BY FOSTERING A DYNAMIC ECOLOGY OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. SINCE 2006, WE HAVE BOTH BUILT OUR OWN PROGRAMMING TO ADDRESS A VARIETY OF IDENTIFIED LOCAL NEEDS AND HAVE FOSTERED, HOSTED, AND SPONSORED NUMEROUS OTHER INITIATIVES.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0708732
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0666608
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/ExclusionAmt014004
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt014004
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0591567
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0630023
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt0952
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05980
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0109452
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0116384
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt024
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03867
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt09372
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt013263
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt02261
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02903
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt022723
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt027887
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0MISCELLANEOUS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1BLACKSTONE BICYCLE WORK
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2YOUTH ACTIVITIES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3LINK DVCP REIMBURSEMENT
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt010561
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09591
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt045137
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt160411
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt257016
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt351734
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt065289
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt160411
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt257016
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt351734
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt032519
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt055349
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0459085
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0546953
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt04931
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06330
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt049552
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt060813
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt090985
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt061246
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt04776
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt06867
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0CONSTANCE SPREEN
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1531190
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd3900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0BICYCLE SHOP INCOME
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1RENTAL TO COMMUNITY OR
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2OTHER
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc3FARMERS MARKET
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0110382
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt188557
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt231678
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt317640
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0110382
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt188557
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt231678
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt317640
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0BLACKSTONE BICYCLE WORKS PROVIDES AN INNOVATIVE MODEL OF YOUTH EDUCATION THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKING OF A SMALL COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP BUSINESS. SERVING 163 YOUTHS AGES 8-24 IN 2019, BLACKSTONE BICYCLE WORKS OFFERED FREE BIKE MECHANIC TRAINING, FREE BICYCLES, INTERNSHIPS, EXTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING, A RACING TEAM, FIELD TRIPS, AND COLLEGE/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0536936
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt0110382
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE 61ST STREET FARMERS MARKET WAS CREATED IN 2008 TO BRING HEALTHY FOOD AND FOOD EDUCATION TO THE WOODLAWN COMMUNITY. A LEADER IN ILLINOIS IN SERVING A LOW-INCOME POPULATION, THE MARKET ACCEPTS SNAP/LINK, DOUBLE THE VALUE OF SNAP/LINK PURCHASES WITH LINK MATCH, AND OFFERS YEAR-ROUND AT-MARKET, IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND ADULT FOOD EDUCATION. IN 2019, THE 61ST STREET FARMERS MARKET OFFERED 25 OUTDOOR AND 10 INDOOR MARKET DAYS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO SOME OF THE HEALTHIEST FOODS IN THE REGION (GROWN AND PRODUCED BY MORE THAN 30 LOCAL GROWERS AND PRODUCERS) TO OVER 400 SNAP/LINK CLIENTS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0723362
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/GrantAmt0232400
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt017640
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0SINCE 2010, EXPERIMENTAL STATION PROVIDES EBT SERVICE FOR FARMERS MARKETS OPERATED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, ACCEPTING SNAP/LINK AT AS MANY AS 22 MARKETS.EXPERIMENTAL STATION'S ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS ARTISTS AND CULTURAL PRODUCERS OF ALL GENRES AND PROVIDES FREE AND OPEN CULTURAL EVENTS TO THE PUBLIC.EXPERIMENTAL STATION'S SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATION PROGRAM SUPPORTS OTHER CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY-MINDED SMALL BUSINESSES BY OFFERING DISCOUNTED RENTS, SHARED RESOURCES, FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt0210483
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/GrantAmt0108632
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/RevenueAmt0120235
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0120834
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0433655
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0514704
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt05425
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt01595492
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt043318
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0730074
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01678433
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01721751
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-42124
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01390238
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01479399
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01464129
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01851728
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01109803
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt07295297
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt01324737
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt014004
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt059387
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt022332
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt035717
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt024591
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0156031
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.80100
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.97750
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt05968769
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt01326528
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01390238
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01479399
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01464129
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01851728
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01109803
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt07295297
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt07451328
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt096000
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt096000
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0355
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt028837
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt029192
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt096000
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01694623
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt085456
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt062310
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0147766
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt01122
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt024759
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt025881
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt096000
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01652499
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt086933
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01694623
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01652499
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01748499
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01790623
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt07000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt212500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt312500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt45000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt56000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt63500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt712500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt88500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt91000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt101500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt116500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt125000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1312000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt142500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt151000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt163000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1720000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1815000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt192500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt206000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt215000

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings