Civic Intelligence

Open Communities

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 36-2934709

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on May 11, 2024

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1740 Ridge Ave Ste 117Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 501-5780

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.42x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

41st percentile

0.3%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$130,333

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.7% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

32%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-42%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Up

$1,845,541

Up $443,238 (+32%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,330,690

Up $4,160 (+0.3%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$514,851

Up $439,078 (+579%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin41st percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,219,454

Down $897,798 (-42%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,215,294

Up $83,850 (+7.4%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$4,160

Down $981,648 (-100%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $524,874Liabilities 2015: $439,264Net Assets 2015: $85,6102015Assets 2016: $521,099Liabilities 2016: $312,476Net Assets 2016: $208,6232016Assets 2017: $577,807Liabilities 2017: $345,686Net Assets 2017: $232,1212017Assets 2018: $224,524Liabilities 2018: $132,793Net Assets 2018: $91,7312018Assets 2019: $197,208Liabilities 2019: $74,966Net Assets 2019: $122,2422019Assets 2020: $258,320Liabilities 2020: $101,275Net Assets 2020: $157,0452020Assets 2021: $512,117Liabilities 2021: $171,395Net Assets 2021: $340,7222021Assets 2022: $1,402,303Liabilities 2022: $75,773Net Assets 2022: $1,326,5302022Assets 2023: $1,845,541Liabilities 2023: $514,851Net Assets 2023: $1,330,6902023Assets 2024: $1,514,155Liabilities 2024: $401,050Net Assets 2024: $1,113,1052024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,845,541
Liabilities$514,851
Net Assets$1,330,690
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2015: $809,422Expenses 2015: $823,222Net Income 2015: -$13,8002015Revenue 2016: $1,072,956Expenses 2016: $949,945Net Income 2016: $123,0112016Revenue 2017: $777,008Expenses 2017: $753,510Net Income 2017: $23,4982017Revenue 2018: $580,654Expenses 2018: $721,044Net Income 2018: -$140,3902018Revenue 2019: $683,238Expenses 2019: $652,727Net Income 2019: $30,5112019Revenue 2020: $766,092Expenses 2020: $731,289Net Income 2020: $34,8032020Revenue 2021: $989,534Expenses 2021: $805,857Net Income 2021: $183,6772021Revenue 2022: $2,117,252Expenses 2022: $1,131,444Net Income 2022: $985,8082022Revenue 2023: $1,219,454Expenses 2023: $1,215,294Net Income 2023: $4,1602023Revenue 2024: $1,112,147Expenses 2024: $1,329,732Net Income 2024: -$217,5852024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,219,454
Expenses$1,215,294
Net Income$4,160
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
May 11, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,236,985
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate, advocate and organize to promote just and inclusive communities in north suburban chicago

Fair housing testing and enforcement; hud certified counseling services for renters and homeowners; advocacy for fair and inclusive housing in north suburban chicago.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,182,153$1,167,777▼ $14,376
Pledges and Grants Receivable$217,536$200,938▼ $16,598
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$23,032-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,614$2,063▼ $551
Total Assets$1,402,303$1,845,541▲ $443,238
Other Assets Total-$451,731-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$433,980-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$75,773$45,389▼ $30,384
Deferred Revenue-$35,482-
Total Liabilities$75,773$514,851▲ $439,078
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,326,530$1,330,690▲ $4,160
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,326,530$1,330,690▲ $4,160
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,402,303$1,845,541▲ $443,238

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$23,032$33,838$56,870
Other Assets Org$16,973--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Cheryl LawrenceCEOFT$130,333$130,333

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Frank ClementsCo President
Carol GolderCo-president
Adam KlingherDirector
Emily LoveDirector
Emily MuellerDirector
Erica Page MuhammadDirector
Jessica FloresDirector
Katari HendersonCo-treasurer
Grace MiyaDirectpr
Joanne RogersSecretary
Herbert BrennerVP / Co Trea
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,083,403
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$23,014
Other Revenue
$113,037
All Other Contributions
$104,417
Change in Net Assets
$4,160

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,219,454
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,219,454
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,219,454
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$837,985
Other Expenses$377,309
Total Fundraising Expense$13,909
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$745,976$55,198$10,365$811,539
Fees for Services Other$129,606$54,161$1,112$184,879
Office Expenses$59,673$63,633$1,893$125,199
Advertising$38,385-$373$38,758
Other Employee Benefits$12,693$13,753-$26,446
Conferences and Meetings$16,949$5,492$166$22,607
Insurance$1,642$4,224-$5,866
Total Functional Expenses$1,004,924$196,461$13,909$1,215,294

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,215,294
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,215,294
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,215,294
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$35,372
Fundraising Direct Expenses$17,531
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Event$35,372$35,372$17,531$17,841
Total Events$35,372$35,372$17,531$17,841
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability$428,780
Sub Lease Security Deposit$5,200
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The organization makes the form 990 available to the board for review before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board determines the pay level of the ceo taking all relevant factors into account.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization makes certain of its documents, policies and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Open Communities
EIN
36-2934709
Phone
8475015780
Address
1740 RIDGE AVE STE 117, EVANSTON, IL 60201

Signing Officer

Name
Herbert Brenner
Title
VP / Co Treasurer
Phone
8475015760
Signed
2024-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Herbert Brenner
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
30
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Arthur S Gunn Ltd
Address
900 SKOKIE BLVD STE 207, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-4031
Preparer
Arthur S Gunn CPA
Phone
8476071040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional services 18,565 49,489 102 fundraising software 0 0 1,010 capacity building 111,041 4,672 0 total 129,606 54,161 1,112”

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Filings

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,845,541
Liabilities
$514,851
Net assets
$1,330,690
Revenue
$1,219,454
Expenses
$1,215,294
Net income
$4,160
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.40$1.11$1.11$1.33$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.51$1.33$1.22$1.22$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.08$1.33$2.12$1.13$0.99
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.17$0.34$0.99$0.81$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.10$0.16$0.77$0.73$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.07$0.12$0.68$0.65$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.13$0.09$0.58$0.72$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.35$0.23$0.78$0.75$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.31$0.21$1.07$0.95$0.12
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.44$0.09$0.81$0.82$0.01