Civic Intelligence

Literacy Chicago

EIN 36-2663174 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

To help empower individuals to achieve greater self-sufficiency through language and literacy instruction

641 W Lake Street STE 104Chicago, IL 60661

www.literacychicago.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

74th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

79th percentile

25%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Up

$880,654

Up $151,648 (+21%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$244,219

Down $39,871 (-14%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$636,435

Up $191,519 (+43%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Up

$897,204

Up $264,800 (+42%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$705,684

Up $76,821 (+12%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$191,520

Up $187,979 (+5309%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2013: $34,859Liabilities 2013: $116,347Net Assets 2013: -$81,4882013Assets 2014: $30,157Liabilities 2014: $142,309Net Assets 2014: -$112,1522014Assets 2015: $33,825Liabilities 2015: $67,204Net Assets 2015: -$33,3792015Assets 2016: $110,260Liabilities 2016: $66,920Net Assets 2016: $43,3402016Assets 2017: $158,815Liabilities 2017: $74,744Net Assets 2017: $84,0712017Assets 2018: $300,364Liabilities 2018: $83,173Net Assets 2018: $217,1912018Assets 2019: $207,265Liabilities 2019: $92,982Net Assets 2019: $114,2832019Assets 2021: $420,422Liabilities 2021: $134,237Net Assets 2021: $286,1852021Assets 2022: $453,259Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $453,2592022Assets 2024: $729,006Liabilities 2024: $284,090Net Assets 2024: $444,9162024Assets 2025: $880,654Liabilities 2025: $244,219Net Assets 2025: $636,4352025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$880,654
Liabilities$244,219
Net Assets$636,435
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2013: $578,1772013Revenue 2014: $397,881Expenses 2014: $428,565Net Income 2014: -$30,6842014Revenue 2015: $433,472Expenses 2015: $354,699Net Income 2015: $78,7732015Revenue 2016: $296,653Expenses 2016: $219,934Net Income 2016: $76,7192016Revenue 2017: $416,957Expenses 2017: $376,226Net Income 2017: $40,7312017Revenue 2018: $480,389Expenses 2018: $347,269Net Income 2018: $133,1202018Revenue 2019: $289,958Expenses 2019: $392,866Net Income 2019: -$102,9082019Revenue 2021: $446,423Expenses 2021: $465,130Net Income 2021: -$18,7072021Revenue 2022: $548,465Expenses 2022: $515,628Net Income 2022: $32,8372022Revenue 2024: $632,404Expenses 2024: $628,863Net Income 2024: $3,5412024Revenue 2025: $897,204Expenses 2025: $705,684Net Income 2025: $191,5202025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$897,204
Expenses$705,684
Net Income$191,520
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$880,654
Liabilities
$244,219
Net assets
$636,435
Revenue
$897,204
Expenses
$705,684
Net income
$191,520
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.81$2.44$6.36$8.97$7.06$1.92
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.29$2.84$4.45$6.32$6.29$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.53$0.00$4.53$5.48$5.16$0.33
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.20$1.34$2.86$4.46$4.65$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.93$1.14$2.90$3.93$1.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.00$0.83$2.17$4.80$3.47$1.33
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.59$0.75$0.84$4.17$3.76$0.41
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.67$0.43$2.97$2.20$0.77
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.67$0.33$4.33$3.55$0.79
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$1.42$1.12$3.98$4.29$0.31
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$1.16$0.81$5.78
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Dec 20, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$912,297
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To help empower individuals to achieve greater self-sufficiency through language and literacy instruction

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$522,116$697,271▲ $175,155
Pledges and Grants Receivable$33,376$55,430▲ $22,054
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$7,429$7,438▲ $9
Total Assets$729,006$880,654▲ $151,648
Other Assets Total$166,085$120,515▼ $45,570
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$171,435$123,570▼ $47,865
Deferred Revenue$112,655$120,649▲ $7,994
Total Liabilities$284,090$244,219▼ $39,871
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$444,916$636,435▲ $191,519
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$444,916$636,435▲ $191,519
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$729,006$880,654▲ $151,648

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$112,232--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Marilyn PetersonPresidentPT$148,544$148,544

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Deborah BestDirector
Joann HortonDirector
Sandra ManguianDirector
Shirley Evans-WoffordDirector
Richard DominguezExecutive. Director
Bill FehrmanSecretary
Diane Fleming-CokerTreasurer
Steven GinsburghVice-Pres
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$873,558
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$9
Other Revenue
$23,637
All Other Contributions
$67,786
Change in Net Assets
$191,520

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$897,204
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$897,204
Total Revenue per Form 990
$897,204
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$546,365
Other Expenses$159,319
Total Fundraising Expense$34,828
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$222,930$69,651$23,217$315,798
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$148,544--$148,544
Occupancy$31,886$9,811$7,358$49,055
Other Employee Benefits$35,114$6,847$2,208$44,169
Other Expenses$31,874$7,969$152$39,843
Payroll Taxes$30,094$5,867$1,893$37,854
Travel$10,415--$10,415
Fees for Services Accounting$960$8,640-$9,600
Insurance$556$5,007-$5,563
Conferences and Meetings$715$3,565-$4,280
All Other Expenses$362$3,260-$3,622
Information Technology$816$2,438-$3,254
Advertising-$2,395-$2,395
Total Functional Expenses$540,919$129,937$34,828$705,684

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$705,684
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$705,684
Total Expenses per Form 990$705,684
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$38,730
Fundraising Direct Expenses$15,093
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraising Gala$38,730$38,730-$38,730
Total Events$38,730$38,730$15,093$23,637
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$123,570
Leasing Payable - ASC 842-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The governing body reviews the tax return and approves the filing”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The Board of Directors reviews the compensation of officers and key employees on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Literacy Chicago
EIN
36-2663174
Phone
3128586020
Address
641 W Lake Street STE 104, Chicago, IL 60661

Signing Officer

Name
Marilyn Peterson
Title
President
Phone
3128586020
Signed
2025-12-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marilyn Peterson
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
17
Volunteers
175

Preparer

Firm
TNT Financial Services Inc
Address
PO Box 567, Peotone, IL 60468
Preparer
Timothy J Thompson
Phone
7082586247
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Other of -1 is for rounding issues”

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