Civic Intelligence

Second Sense

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 36-2229565

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Dec 15, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.SECOND-SENSE.ORG
One North Lasalle Street 3300Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 236-8569

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.68x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.99x

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

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

Net Margin

12th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2025

Asset Growth

85th percentile

22%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,332,200

Up $565,269 (+74%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$426,977

Down $178,611 (-29%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$905,223

Up $743,880 (+461%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$917,770

Down $205,096 (-18%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$1,095,483

Down $59,205 (-5.1%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$177,713

Down $145,891 (-458%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2015: $417,171Liabilities 2015: $197,454Net Assets 2015: $219,7172015Assets 2016: $340,432Liabilities 2016: $191,427Net Assets 2016: $149,0052016Assets 2017: $346,914Liabilities 2017: $191,225Net Assets 2017: $155,6892017Assets 2018: $276,105Liabilities 2018: $298,429Net Assets 2018: -$22,3242018Assets 2019: $355,466Liabilities 2019: $349,724Net Assets 2019: $5,7422019Assets 2020: $382,994Liabilities 2020: $332,532Net Assets 2020: $50,4622020Assets 2021: $415,945Liabilities 2021: $270,164Net Assets 2021: $145,7812021Assets 2022: $725,024Liabilities 2022: $143,749Net Assets 2022: $581,2752022Assets 2023: $980,698Liabilities 2023: $353,211Net Assets 2023: $627,4872023Assets 2024: $766,931Liabilities 2024: $161,343Net Assets 2024: $605,5882024Assets 2025: $1,332,200Liabilities 2025: $905,223Net Assets 2025: $426,9772025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,332,200
Liabilities$905,223
Net Assets$426,977
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $614,818Expenses 2015: $706,451Net Income 2015: -$91,6332015Revenue 2016: $649,648Expenses 2016: $722,550Net Income 2016: -$72,9022016Revenue 2017: $819,563Expenses 2017: $818,079Net Income 2017: $1,4842017Revenue 2018: $666,685Expenses 2018: $854,205Net Income 2018: -$187,5202018Revenue 2019: $902,320Expenses 2019: $853,554Net Income 2019: $48,7662019Revenue 2020: $910,269Expenses 2020: $850,855Net Income 2020: $59,4142020Revenue 2021: $881,500Expenses 2021: $793,706Net Income 2021: $87,7942021Revenue 2022: $1,432,456Expenses 2022: $987,207Net Income 2022: $445,2492022Revenue 2023: $1,073,143Expenses 2023: $1,035,256Net Income 2023: $37,8872023Revenue 2024: $1,122,866Expenses 2024: $1,154,688Net Income 2024: -$31,8222024Revenue 2025: $917,770Expenses 2025: $1,095,483Net Income 2025: -$177,7132025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$917,770
Expenses$1,095,483
Net Income-$177,713
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Dec 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$945,257
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization inspires individuals to move beyond vision loss and believe in their abilities. Through client-centered support and training, they learn new skills, build confidence and realize thier value in our community. Together we are changing society's perception of human potential.

To inspire individuals to move beyond vision loss and believe in their abilities

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$176,333$353,522▲ $177,189
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,003$68,696▲ $52,693
Pledges and Grants Receivable$90,407$55,529▼ $34,878
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$336,222$46,012▼ $290,210
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,677$12,594▲ $6,917
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,214$3,539▲ $325
Total Assets$766,931$1,332,200▲ $565,269
Other Assets Total$139,075$792,308▲ $653,233
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$127,657$837,197▲ $709,540
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$33,686$67,938▲ $34,252
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$88-
Total Liabilities$161,343$905,223▲ $743,880
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$579,440$380,877▼ $198,563
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$26,148$46,100▲ $19,952
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$605,588$426,977▼ $178,611
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$766,931$1,332,200▲ $565,269

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,251$313,849$322,100
Other Land Buildings$9,764$127,866$137,630
Leasehold Improvements$50,681$8,429$59,110
Other Assets Org$62--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Steven ZelnerExecutive DirectorFT$179,375$29,573$208,948
Cheryl MegurdichianDirector of DevelopmentFT$111,153$863$112,016

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brett ChristensonPresident
Jeff SmithDirector
Jerry WhiteDirector
Keith GiemzikDirector
Tracy MatchinskiDirector
Laura RounceSecretary
Michael WagnerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$935,462
Program Service Revenue
$500
Investment Income
$5,117
Other Revenue
$-23,309
All Other Contributions
$558,092
Change in Net Assets
$-177,713

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded3$180,241Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions3$180,241-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$913,770
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$4,000
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$41,825
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$955,595
Total Revenue per Form 990
$917,770
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$719,576
Other Expenses$375,907
Total Fundraising Expense$228,996
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$347,900$2,300$59,800$410,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$80,873$25,032$86,650$192,555
Occupancy$86,784$17,191$9,646$113,621
Other Employee Benefits$45,306$2,471$14,235$62,012
Fees for Services Other$52,660$395$2,449$55,504
Fees for Services Accounting-$48,797-$48,797
Payroll Taxes$29,899$1,851$10,050$41,800
Office Expenses$26,661$679$4,398$31,738
Information Technology$26,390$671$4,353$31,414
Insurance$12,612$2,379$2,465$17,456
Travel$11,889$303$1,961$14,153
Pension Plan Contributions$10,730$213$2,266$13,209
Depreciation Depletion$9,413$1,865$1,046$12,324
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$4,000-$4,000
All Other Expenses$630$1,296$109$2,035
Other Expenses$1,052$27$173$1,252
Interest$444$11$73$528
Advertising$413$10$67$490
Total Functional Expenses$756,713$109,774$228,996$1,095,483

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,134,206
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,095,483
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,091,483
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$42,723
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$4,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$22,359
Fundraising Gross Income$1,320
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Passionate Focus$172,973$1,320$22,359$-21,039
Total Events$172,973$1,320$22,359$-21,039
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 Liability$824,458
Finance Lease Liability$12,739
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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

“A copy of form 990 is reviewed by management and the finance committee. Upon approval, it is forwarded to the board of directors for review. The board conducts a meeting to approve the form 990 before filing.”

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

“All board members, officers and staff members sign a conflict of interest policy at the beginning of their term and annually thereafter. These policies are filed and kept by management, all conflicts of interest must be disclosed in writing. Following full disclosure of a possible conflict of interest, the board of directors shall determine whether a conflict exists and, if so, the board shall vote to take any action deemed necessary to address the conflict and protect the organization's best interest. Any director with a possible conflict of interest will not be allowed to participate in the vote.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The compensation for the executive director is determined by the board of directors and compares to the compensation offered by similar organizations. The executive director is currently operating under a contract that expires on june 30, 2025. The executive director is also considered for a raise or bonus yearly. The compensation for other officers or key employees is determined by the board of directors and compares to the compensation offered by a similar organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Second Sense
EIN
36-2229565
Phone
3122368569
Address
ONE NORTH LASALLE STREET 3300, CHICAGO, IL 60602

Signing Officer

Name
Brett Christenson
Title
President
Phone
3122368569
Signed
2025-12-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brett Christenson
Formed
1949
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
7
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC
Address
123 NORTH WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1400, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Preparer
Jason Flahive
Phone
2126971000
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the code) and is exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to section 501(a) of the code. In addition, the internal revenue service (irs) has determined that the organization is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the code. Management has determined that the organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of june 30, 2025 and 2024.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 3,872.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 3,872.”

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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,332,200
Liabilities
$905,223
Net assets
$426,977
Revenue
$917,770
Expenses
$1,095,483
Net income
-$177,713
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.91$0.43$0.92$1.10$0.18
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.16$0.61$1.12$1.15$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.35$0.63$1.07$1.04$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.14$0.58$1.43$0.99$0.45
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.42$0.27$0.15$0.88$0.79$0.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.33$0.05$0.91$0.85$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.35$0.01$0.90$0.85$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.30$0.02$0.67$0.85$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.19$0.16$0.82$0.82$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.19$0.15$0.65$0.72$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.20$0.22$0.61$0.71$0.09