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Chicago Compensation Association

EIN 36-2898955 • 501(c)6 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The chicago compensation association (cca) is an independent professional association committed to providing leadership in the education and development of compensation professionals in chicago metropolitan area. The cca advances the body of knowledge of the total compensation field through educational seminars, member forums, a multi-featured website, access to publications, networking oportunities and related activities and services. The association persues its mission through the support and effort of individual members, their employers and other related groups.

400 E Randolph St 3115Chicago, IL 60601

www.chicagocompensation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.59x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

11th percentile

-48%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-7.5%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$64,938

Up $3,071 (+5.0%) from 2024

Liabilities

$495

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$64,443

Up $2,576 (+4.2%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue94th percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Up

$64,510

Up $3,603 (+5.9%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$59,696

Up $1,969 (+3.4%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$4,814

Up $1,634 (+51%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2013: $136,867Liabilities 2013: $18,752Net Assets 2013: $118,1152013Assets 2014: $164,153Liabilities 2014: $24,018Net Assets 2014: $140,1352014Assets 2020: $130,873Liabilities 2020: $6,697Net Assets 2020: $124,1762020Assets 2021: $113,039Liabilities 2021: $6,487Net Assets 2021: $106,5522021Assets 2022: $104,599Liabilities 2022: $23,212Net Assets 2022: $81,3872022Assets 2023: $85,475Liabilities 2023: $24,904Net Assets 2023: $60,5712023Assets 2024: $61,867Net Assets 2024: $61,8672024Assets 2025: $64,938Liabilities 2025: $495Net Assets 2025: $64,4432025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$64,938
Liabilities$495
Net Assets$64,443
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2013: $76,261Expenses 2013: $65,257Net Income 2013: $11,0042013Revenue 2014: $97,262Expenses 2014: $75,242Net Income 2014: $22,0202014Revenue 2020: $37,003Expenses 2020: $63,807Net Income 2020: -$26,8042020Revenue 2021: $34,107Expenses 2021: $57,059Net Income 2021: -$22,9522021Revenue 2022: $39,115Expenses 2022: $57,806Net Income 2022: -$18,6912022Revenue 2023: $33,643Expenses 2023: $54,338Net Income 2023: -$20,6952023Revenue 2024: $60,907Expenses 2024: $57,727Net Income 2024: $3,1802024Revenue 2025: $64,510Expenses 2025: $59,696Net Income 2025: $4,8142025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$64,510
Expenses$59,696
Net Income$4,814
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$64,938
Liabilities
$495
Net assets
$64,443
Revenue
$64,510
Expenses
$59,696
Net income
$4,814
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.64$0.65$0.60$0.05
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.62$0.61$0.58$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.25$0.61$0.34$0.54$0.21
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.23$0.81$0.39$0.58$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.06$1.07$0.34$0.57$0.23
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.07$1.24$0.37$0.64$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$0.24$1.40$0.97$0.75$0.22
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.37$0.19$1.18$0.76$0.65$0.11
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 26, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$64,510
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The chicago compensation association (cca) is an independent professional association committed to providing leadership in the education and development of compensation professionals in the chicago metropolitan area. The cca advances the body of knowledge of the total compensation field through educational seminars, member forums, a multi-featured website, access to publications, networking opportunities and related activities and services. The association pursues its mission through the support and effort of individual members, their employers and other related groups.

The chicago compensation association (cca) is an independent professional association committed to providing leadership in the education and development of compensation professionals in chicago metropolitan area. The cca advances the body of knowledge of the total compensation field through educational seminars, member forums, a multi-featured website, access to publications, networking oportunities and related activities and services. The association persues its mission through the support and effort of individual members, their employers and other related groups.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND MEETINGS--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michelle WorgessPresident-$0--
Warren MuellerExec Vice Pres-$0--
Lisa SynekSecretary-$0--
Sharona Leshem AbramsonTreasurer-$0--
Dave CarrollImmed Past Pres-$0--
Wajiha AzherDirector-$0--
Megan BarcheskiDirector-$0--
Lindsay CaughlinDirector-$0--
Norway ManalaysayDirector-$0--
Chris VanHarenDirector-$0--
Brian RepsoldDirector-$0--
Brian ScottDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chicago Compensation Association
EIN
36-2898955
Phone
6304161166
Address
400 E Randolph St 3115, Chicago, IL 60601

Signing Officer

Name
Sharona Leshem Abramson
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2026-02-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Barnes Givens & Barnes Ltd
Address
200 E Evergreen Ave Suite 117, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Preparer
William J Barnes
Phone
2247642442
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $1727”

Other Expenses.1

“Website $4900”

Other Expenses.2

“Food & Beverage $2591”

Other Expenses.3

“Bank & credit card fees $1967”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $2935 Accounts Receivable - Ending $6660”

Other Assets.1011

“Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $11920 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $9655”

Total Liabilities.1003

“Deferred Revenue - Beginning $0 Deferred Revenue - Ending $495”

FORM 990EZ, PART V, INFORMATION REGARDING PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS:

“The organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract. The organization, did not, during the year, pay any premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract.”

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