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Literacy Chicago

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 36-2663174

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Apr 07, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.LITERACYCHICAGO.ORG
641 W Lake Street No 200Chicago, IL 60661

(312) 870-1100

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.45x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

11th percentile

-35%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$85,000

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.3% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-40%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$207,265

Down $93,099 (-31%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$114,283

Down $102,908 (-47%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$92,982

Up $9,809 (+12%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$289,958

Down $190,431 (-40%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$392,866

Up $45,597 (+13%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$102,908

Down $236,028 (-177%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

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

$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

2019

Assets$207,265
Liabilities$92,982
Net Assets$114,283
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2019

Revenue$289,958
Expenses$392,866
Net Income-$102,908
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Apr 7, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$289,958
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$213,393$184,155▼ $29,238
Pledges and Grants Receivable$82,645$22,028▼ $60,617
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,326$1,082▼ $3,244
Total Assets$300,364$207,265▼ $93,099
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$71,244$77,193▲ $5,949
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,929$15,789▲ $3,860
Total Liabilities$83,173$92,982▲ $9,809
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$205,191$114,283▼ $90,908
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$12,000$0▼ $12,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$217,191$114,283▼ $102,908
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$300,364$207,265▼ $93,099
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Richard DominguezExecutive DirectorFT$85,000$85,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shirley Evans-wofford Retired 630President
Steven a GinsburghVice President
Bridget RossDirector
Marilyn PetersonDirector
Bill FermanSecretary
Diane Fleming-cokerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$289,958
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$40,668
Change in Net Assets
$-102,908

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$289,958
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,100
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$291,058
Total Revenue per Form 990
$289,958
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$324,873
Other Expenses$67,993
Total Fundraising Expense$34,650
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$133,006$16,626$16,626$166,258
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$71,400$8,925$8,925$89,250
Other Employee Benefits$34,485$4,311$4,311$43,107
Payroll Taxes$21,006$2,626$2,626$26,258
Occupancy$9,009$2,772$2,079$13,860
Fees for Services Other$5,218$6,091-$11,309
Office Expenses$6,753$1,688-$8,441
Interest$595$5,354-$5,949
Travel$4,933--$4,933
Insurance$348$3,129-$3,477
Conferences and Meetings-$2,291-$2,291
Advertising-$540-$540
Other Expenses$195$218$83$218
Total Functional Expenses$291,456$66,760$34,650$392,866

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$393,966
Expenses per Audited Statements$392,866
Total Expenses per Form 990$392,866
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,100
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

“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
3128701100
Address
641 W LAKE STREET NO 200, CHICAGO, IL 60661

Signing Officer

Name
Marilyn Peterson
Title
Board President
Phone
3128701100
Signed
2020-04-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marilyn Peterson
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
10
Volunteers
287

Preparer

Firm
Sikich Llp
Address
1415 W DIEHL RD SUITE 400, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-2349
Preparer
Jill M Boyle CPA
Phone
6305668400
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization qualifies for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code as other than a private foundation.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$207,265
Liabilities
$92,982
Net assets
$114,283
Revenue
$289,958
Expenses
$392,866
Net income
-$102,908
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