Civic Intelligence

Literacy Chicago

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 36-2663174

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Feb 01, 2023

Organization Profilewww.literacychicago.org
641 W Lake Street STE 200Chicago, IL 60661

(312) 870-1100

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

30th percentile

-4.2%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$108,317

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.3% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

78th percentile

42%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2021

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$420,422

Up $213,157 (+103%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$286,185

Up $171,902 (+150%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$134,237

Up $41,255 (+44%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Up

$446,423

Up $156,465 (+54%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$465,130

Up $72,264 (+18%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

-$18,707

Up $84,201 (+82%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th 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

2021

Assets$420,422
Liabilities$134,237
Net Assets$286,185
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th 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

2021

Revenue$446,423
Expenses$465,130
Net Income-$18,707
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Feb 1, 2023
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$447,088
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$322,794$407,006▲ $84,212
Pledges and Grants Receivable$48,348$13,416▼ $34,932
Total Assets$371,142$420,422▲ $49,280
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$66,250$134,237▲ $67,987
Total Liabilities$66,250$134,237▲ $67,987
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$304,892$286,185▼ $18,707
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$304,892$286,185▼ $18,707
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$371,142$420,422▲ $49,280
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Richard DominguezExecutive. DirectorFT$108,317$108,317

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Marilyn PetersonPresident
Bridget RossDirector
David ApplegateDirector
Deborah GestDirector
Shirley Evans-WoffordDirector
Bill FehrmanSecretary
Diane Fleming-CokerTreasurer
Steven GinsburghVice-Pres
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$443,313
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$14
Other Revenue
$3,096
All Other Contributions
$37,030
Change in Net Assets
$-18,707

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$446,423
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$446,423
Total Revenue per Form 990
$446,423
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$410,687
Other Expenses$54,443
Total Fundraising Expense$23,741
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$277,812$54,165$17,472$349,449
Payroll Taxes$24,659$4,808$1,551$31,018
Other Employee Benefits$24,025$4,684$1,511$30,220
Other Expenses$18,196$4,549$107$22,745
Occupancy$13,432$4,133$3,100$20,665
Fees for Services Other$6,052$672-$6,724
Insurance$282$2,534-$2,816
Travel$173--$173
Total Functional Expenses$365,646$75,743$23,741$465,130

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$465,130
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$465,130
Total Expenses per Form 990$465,130
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$3,761
Fundraising Direct Expenses$665
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala-Request for Funds$3,761$3,761-$3,761
Total Events$3,761$3,761$665$3,096
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-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

“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 STE 200, Chicago, IL 60661

Signing Officer

Name
Marilyn Peterson
Title
020123
Signed
2023-02-01
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
13
Volunteers
175

Preparer

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

Financial Statement Notes

X 2

“The organizaiton qualifies for tax-exempt status under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code as other than a Private Foundation.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$420,422
Liabilities
$134,237
Net assets
$286,185
Revenue
$446,423
Expenses
$465,130
Net income
-$18,707
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