Civic Intelligence

Alcoholics Anonymous Chicago Area Service Office

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 36-2170828

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 • Filed on Apr 07, 2026

Organization Profilewww.chicagoaa.org
180 N Wabash Ave 305Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 346-1475

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.60x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

1.69x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

42nd percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$99,093

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.3% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

31st percentile

-1.5%

Faster asset growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-6.9%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,702,242

Down $25,346 (-1.5%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$678,022

Up $10,675 (+1.6%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$1,024,220

Down $36,021 (-3.4%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$607,468

Down $44,732 (-6.9%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$596,793

Up $31,599 (+5.6%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$10,675

Down $76,331 (-88%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth31st percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $743,801Liabilities 2010: $121,066Net Assets 2010: $622,7352010Assets 2011: $665,279Liabilities 2011: $96,355Net Assets 2011: $568,9242011Assets 2012: $672,825Liabilities 2012: $86,014Net Assets 2012: $586,8112012Assets 2013: $754,332Liabilities 2013: $175,803Net Assets 2013: $578,5292013Assets 2014: $716,769Liabilities 2014: $117,422Net Assets 2014: $599,3472014Assets 2015: $721,164Liabilities 2015: $98,001Net Assets 2015: $623,1632015Assets 2016: $756,551Liabilities 2016: $48,202Net Assets 2016: $708,3492016Assets 2017: $820,015Liabilities 2017: $105,779Net Assets 2017: $714,2362017Assets 2018: $797,081Liabilities 2018: $101,120Net Assets 2018: $695,9612018Assets 2019: $740,575Liabilities 2019: $96,849Net Assets 2019: $643,7262019Assets 2020: $721,269Liabilities 2020: $79,585Net Assets 2020: $641,6842020Assets 2021: $743,431Liabilities 2021: $60,504Net Assets 2021: $682,9272021Assets 2022: $899,878Liabilities 2022: $262,843Net Assets 2022: $637,0352022Assets 2023: $723,906Liabilities 2023: $144,656Net Assets 2023: $579,2502023Assets 2024: $1,727,588Liabilities 2024: $1,060,241Net Assets 2024: $667,3472024Assets 2025: $1,702,242Liabilities 2025: $1,024,220Net Assets 2025: $678,0222025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,702,242
Liabilities$1,024,220
Net Assets$678,022
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $526,9612010Expenses 2011: $545,7582011Expenses 2012: $532,4582012Revenue 2013: $496,615Expenses 2013: $504,537Net Income 2013: -$7,9222013Revenue 2014: $583,139Expenses 2014: $562,321Net Income 2014: $20,8182014Revenue 2015: $527,122Expenses 2015: $503,306Net Income 2015: $23,8162015Revenue 2016: $544,601Expenses 2016: $459,415Net Income 2016: $85,1862016Revenue 2017: $523,117Expenses 2017: $517,230Net Income 2017: $5,8872017Revenue 2018: $492,764Expenses 2018: $511,039Net Income 2018: -$18,2752018Revenue 2019: $494,850Expenses 2019: $547,085Net Income 2019: -$52,2352019Revenue 2020: $474,887Expenses 2020: $476,929Net Income 2020: -$2,0422020Revenue 2021: $508,327Expenses 2021: $467,084Net Income 2021: $41,2432021Revenue 2022: $509,320Expenses 2022: $559,937Net Income 2022: -$50,6172022Revenue 2023: $522,286Expenses 2023: $580,071Net Income 2023: -$57,7852023Revenue 2024: $652,200Expenses 2024: $565,194Net Income 2024: $87,0062024Revenue 2025: $607,468Expenses 2025: $596,793Net Income 2025: $10,6752025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$607,468
Expenses$596,793
Net Income$10,675
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 7, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$847,700
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide information about Alcoholics Anonymous to individuals seeking to recover from alcoholism as well as to the public at large in the city of Chicago, Illinois, and its adjoining suburbs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$357,923$399,435▲ $41,512
Inventories for Sale or Use$154,995$159,227▲ $4,232
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$155,633$157,756▲ $2,123
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,784$14,703▲ $7,919
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,868$1,430▼ $1,438
Total Assets$1,727,588$1,702,242▼ $25,346
Other Assets Total$1,049,385$969,691▼ $79,694
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,051,402$982,143▼ $69,259
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,839$42,077▲ $33,238
Total Liabilities$1,060,241$1,024,220▼ $36,021
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$667,347$678,022▲ $10,675
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$667,347$678,022▲ $10,675
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,727,588$1,702,242▼ $25,346

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,430$138,868$140,298
Other Assets Org$969,691--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Katherine MinarcikExecutive DirectorFT$99,093$99,093

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Patricia J LewisPresident
Robert JohnsonVice President
Marybeth GerrityDirector
Vanessa SeguraDirector
Michelle BethardExecutive Director
Mari CothernSecretary
Ross MeyerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$364,945
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$15,124
Other Revenue
$227,399
All Other Contributions
$364,945
Change in Net Assets
$10,675

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$607,468
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$607,468
Total Revenue per Form 990
$607,468
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$322,233
Other Expenses$274,560
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$128,281$33,167-$161,448
Occupancy$117,096$30,275-$147,371
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$78,736$20,357-$99,093
Other Employee Benefits$26,896$6,954-$33,850
Fees for Services Other$848$27,753-$28,601
Payroll Taxes$16,085$4,159-$20,244
Information Technology$14,815$3,830-$18,645
Conferences and Meetings$17,537--$17,537
Fees for Services Accounting$452$14,792-$15,244
Office Expenses$3,438$6,568-$10,006
Insurance$7,130$1,844-$8,974
Pension Plan Contributions$6,037$1,561-$7,598
Depreciation Depletion$1,140$295-$1,435
Other Expenses$12,307$362-$362
Total Functional Expenses$430,798$165,995$0$596,793

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$596,793
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$596,793
Total Expenses per Form 990$596,793
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$177,992
Fundraising Direct Expenses$16,665
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fall Appeal$101,560$101,560$1,775$99,785
Spring Appeal$56,995$56,995$1,669$55,326
Total Events$177,992$177,992$16,665$161,327
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating lease obligations$982,143
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“Prior to filing, a copy of the 990 is given to both the Treasurer and the Office Manager who both review it carefully and approve it, or have the necessary changes made to it before filing. The Form 990 is provided to all Board members prior to final submission.”

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

“Form are filed annually to disclose potential conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Before a salary is approved for any employee, the Office Manager purchases comparable data to the staff's job duties. Then, a recommendation is submitted for review by the Personnel Committee, a sub committee of the Finance Committee. The recommendation is put to a vote and the recommendation is presented to the Finance Committee for possible final approval. The final decision is then reported to the general office.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes it governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Alcoholics Anonymous Chicago Area Servic
EIN
36-2170828
Phone
3123461475
Address
180 N Wabash Ave 305, Chicago, IL 60601

Signing Officer

Name
Michelle Bethard
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3123461475
Signed
2026-04-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle Bethard
Formed
1958
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
7
Volunteers
405

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S WESTERN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-3206
Preparer
Mel Padillo
Phone
7737794720
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, line 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements: The Organization was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private Organization under Section 509(a)(1). The tax-exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. The Organization's Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, is subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after it has been filed. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2025.”

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Special events direct benefit”

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Special events direct benefit”

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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
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IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0457997
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt01931139
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt015124
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt016292
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt011100
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01768
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt047
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt044331
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt01044400
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.98210
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt01931139
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0356915
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0307797
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0443485
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0457997
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01975470
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Operating lease obligations
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements: The Organization was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private Organization under Section 509(a)(1). The tax-exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. The Organization's Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, is subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after it has been filed. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2025.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Special events direct benefit
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Special events direct benefit
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0596793
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0982143
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0607468
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm0Fall Appeal
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IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Prior to filing, a copy of the 990 is given to both the Treasurer and the Office Manager who both review it carefully and approve it, or have the necessary changes made to it before filing. The Form 990 is provided to all Board members prior to final submission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form are filed annually to disclose potential conflicts.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Before a salary is approved for any employee, the Office Manager purchases comparable data to the staff's job duties. Then, a recommendation is submitted for review by the Personnel Committee, a sub committee of the Finance Committee. The recommendation is put to a vote and the recommendation is presented to the Finance Committee for possible final approval. The final decision is then reported to the general office.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization makes it governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The process has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XII, line 2c:
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IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
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IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
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IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt07
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IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01060241
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt01024220
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,702,242
Liabilities
$1,024,220
Net assets
$678,022
Revenue
$607,468
Expenses
$596,793
Net income
$10,675
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$1.02$0.68$0.61$0.60$0.01
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.73$1.06$0.67$0.65$0.57$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.14$0.58$0.52$0.58$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.26$0.64$0.51$0.56$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.06$0.68$0.51$0.47$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.08$0.64$0.47$0.48$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.10$0.64$0.49$0.55$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.10$0.70$0.49$0.51$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.11$0.71$0.52$0.52$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.05$0.71$0.54$0.46$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.10$0.62$0.53$0.50$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.12$0.60$0.58$0.56$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.18$0.58$0.50$0.50$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.67$0.09$0.59$0.53
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.67$0.10$0.57$0.55
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.74$0.12$0.62$0.53