Civic Intelligence

Knowledge Systems Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 36-3085682

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Aug 31, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.KSI.EDU
3414 Main StreetSkokie, IL 60076

(847) 828-1917

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

23rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-127%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$110,000

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 50.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-18%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-34%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets23rd percentile

Assets

Down

$3,946,978

Down $837,274 (-18%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$3,936,999

Down $841,453 (-18%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$9,979

Up $4,179 (+72%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue40th percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$220,040

Down $112,506 (-34%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$499,389

Up $89,780 (+22%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$279,349

Down $202,286 (-262%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2013: $2,844,338Liabilities 2013: $2,728Net Assets 2013: $2,841,6102013Assets 2014: $3,950,465Liabilities 2014: $4,044Net Assets 2014: $3,946,4212014Assets 2015: $4,933,750Liabilities 2015: $12,247Net Assets 2015: $4,921,5032015Assets 2016: $5,477,044Liabilities 2016: $9,475Net Assets 2016: $5,467,5692016Assets 2017: $5,294,268Liabilities 2017: $6,117Net Assets 2017: $5,288,1512017Assets 2018: $4,603,474Liabilities 2018: $2,423Net Assets 2018: $4,601,0512018Assets 2019: $4,687,986Liabilities 2019: $1,891Net Assets 2019: $4,686,0952019Assets 2020: $4,707,260Liabilities 2020: $48,637Net Assets 2020: $4,658,6232020Assets 2021: $4,784,252Liabilities 2021: $5,800Net Assets 2021: $4,778,4522021Assets 2022: $3,946,978Liabilities 2022: $9,979Net Assets 2022: $3,936,9992022Assets 2023: $4,242,677Liabilities 2023: $13,748Net Assets 2023: $4,228,9292023Assets 2024: $4,156,338Liabilities 2024: $497Net Assets 2024: $4,155,8412024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$3,946,978
Liabilities$9,979
Net Assets$3,936,999
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2013: $1,908,042Expenses 2013: $803,928Net Income 2013: $1,104,1142013Revenue 2014: $1,950,328Expenses 2014: $836,936Net Income 2014: $1,113,3922014Revenue 2015: $1,956,923Expenses 2015: $906,875Net Income 2015: $1,050,0482015Revenue 2016: $1,615,733Expenses 2016: $1,106,923Net Income 2016: $508,8102016Revenue 2017: $545,384Expenses 2017: $787,921Net Income 2017: -$242,5372017Revenue 2018: $107,918Expenses 2018: $514,226Net Income 2018: -$406,3082018Revenue 2019: $173,686Expenses 2019: $469,070Net Income 2019: -$295,3842019Revenue 2020: $373,125Expenses 2020: $453,273Net Income 2020: -$80,1482020Revenue 2021: $332,546Expenses 2021: $409,609Net Income 2021: -$77,0632021Revenue 2022: $220,040Expenses 2022: $499,389Net Income 2022: -$279,3492022Revenue 2023: $784,337Expenses 2023: $410,209Net Income 2023: $374,1282023Revenue 2024: $199,570Expenses 2024: $272,658Net Income 2024: -$73,0882024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$220,040
Expenses$499,389
Net Income-$279,349
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Aug 31, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,481,973
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide educational programs

To provide funds to foster leadership and continuing interest in stem subjects among girls.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$4,186,558$3,355,676▼ $830,882
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$412,459$368,877▼ $43,582
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$168,268$156,571▼ $11,697
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$13,053$64,185▲ $51,132
Accounts Receivable$3,914$1,669▼ $2,245
Total Assets$4,784,252$3,946,978▼ $837,274
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,800$9,979▲ $4,179
Total Liabilities$5,800$9,979▲ $4,179
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,532,985$3,691,532▼ $841,453
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$245,467$245,467→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,778,452$3,936,999▼ $841,453
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,784,252$3,946,978▼ $837,274

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$175,968$257,562$433,530
Equipment$10,897$319,857$330,754
Buildings$82,012$242,988$325,000
Land$100,000-$100,000
Other Land Buildings$0$2,847$2,847
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay73rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Judy ChangDirector of FinanceFT$110,000$110,000
Cybele ChangExecutive DirectorFT$36,294$36,294

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sk ChangChair, Treasurer, and Secretary
Giuseppe PoleseBoard Member
Maria TaiBoard Member
Robert LauriniBoard Member
Xin LiBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$216,665
Other Revenue
$3,375
Change in Net Assets
$-279,349
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$188,008
Other Expenses$150,289
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$134,596
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$188,008--$188,008
Other Salaries and Wages$43,027$43,027-$86,054
Depreciation Depletion$22,594$22,594-$45,188
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$43,126-$43,126
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$18,147$18,147-$36,294
Benefits to Members$26,496--$26,496
Occupancy$7,653$7,654-$15,307
Payroll Taxes$6,124$6,124-$12,248
Office Expenses$5,666$5,666-$11,332
Insurance$5,077$5,077-$10,154
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,335-$6,335
Other Expenses$1,957$3,050-$3,050
Travel$1,202$1,202-$2,404
Advertising$275$275-$550
Total Functional Expenses$330,691$168,698$0$499,389
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Fun With Academics LLCDanville, CA501(c)(3)General Support$66,570
Girls With ImpactGreenwich, CT501(c)(3)General Support$25,000
Sierra Nevada JourneysReno, NV501(c)(3)General Support$20,000
Female StrongChicago, IL501(c)(3)General Support$15,000
Project EchoSanta Monica, CA501(c)(3)General Support$15,000
Science Club for GirlsCambridge, MA501(c)(3)General Support$15,000
BuildBoston, MA501(c)(3)General Support$10,000
Science 4 GirlsChicago, IL501(c)(3)General Support$10,000
Techbridge GirlsOakland, CA501(c)(3)General Support$10,000
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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 A, Line 2

“S.k chang and judy chang are married, and cybele chang is their daughter.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization has no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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

“A draft of form 990 was electronically disseminated to all directors. Any questions related to the return were discussed and resolved, and the board approved form 990 prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization reviews the conflict-of-interest policy once a year with the board of directors and employees and inquires of any material changes. The board also completes periodic reviews to identify any conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board reviewed relevant data concerning comparable compensation for presidents and executive directors of similar organizations and approved compensation based on this and other data. There are no other compensated officers or key employees other than the president and executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Knowledge Systems Institute
EIN
36-3085682
Phone
8478281917
Address
3414 MAIN STREET, SKOKIE, IL 60076

Signing Officer

Name
Cybele Chang
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8478281917
Signed
2023-08-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cybele Chang
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Warady & Davis Llp
Address
1717 DEERFIELD RD SUITE 300S, DEERFIELD, IL 60015
Preparer
Kosta G Tchobanov
Phone
8472679600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART III, SECTION 4A, LINE 4A:

“Knowledge systems institute no longer functions as a school since november of 2021. As such, schedule e is not applicable. The organization received irs approval to file a private foundation return for the 2023 calendar year as the intention is to provide individual grants to at-risk girls, grades 4-8, in science, technology, and entrepreneurship. The purpose of the grants is to foster leadership and continuing interest in stem subjects among girls.”

PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization has not changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt3GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt4GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt5GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt6GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt7GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt8GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0FUN WITH ACADEMICS LLC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1TECHBRIDGE GIRLS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2BUILD
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3SCIENCE 4 GIRLS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt4SCIENCE CLUB FOR GIRLS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt5SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt6GIRLS WITH IMPACT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt7FEMALE STRONG
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt8PROJECT ECHO
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN END OF YEAR REPORT. DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE FUNDING, WE WILL ASK TO HAVE PHONE UPDATES QUARTERLY OR BIANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS AS A SCHOOL SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2021. AS SUCH, SCHEDULE E IS NOT APPLICABLE. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED IRS APPROVAL TO FILE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION RETURN FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR AS THE INTENTION IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO AT-RISK GIRLS, GRADES 4-8, IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANTS IS TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND CONTINUING INTEREST IN STEM SUBJECTS AMONG GIRLS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1S.K CHANG AND JUDY CHANG ARE MARRIED, AND CYBELE CHANG IS THEIR DAUGHTER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A DRAFT OF FORM 990 WAS ELECTRONICALLY DISSEMINATED TO ALL DIRECTORS. ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE RETURN WERE DISCUSSED AND RESOLVED, AND THE BOARD APPROVED FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY ONCE A YEAR WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES AND INQUIRES OF ANY MATERIAL CHANGES. THE BOARD ALSO COMPLETES PERIODIC REVIEWS TO IDENTIFY ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD REVIEWED RELEVANT DATA CONCERNING COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR PRESIDENTS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND APPROVED COMPENSATION BASED ON THIS AND OTHER DATA. THERE ARE NO OTHER COMPENSATED OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART III, SECTION 4A, LINE 4A:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7PART XII, LINE 2C:
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,946,978
Liabilities
$9,979
Net assets
$3,936,999
Revenue
$220,040
Expenses
$499,389
Net income
-$279,349
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.16$0.00$4.16$0.20$0.27$0.07
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.24$0.01$4.23$0.78$0.41$0.37
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.95$0.01$3.94$0.22$0.50$0.28
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.78$0.01$4.78$0.33$0.41$0.08
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.71$0.05$4.66$0.37$0.45$0.08
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.69$0.00$4.69$0.17$0.47$0.30
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.60$0.00$4.60$0.11$0.51$0.41
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.29$0.01$5.29$0.55$0.79$0.24
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.48$0.01$5.47$1.62$1.11$0.51
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.93$0.01$4.92$1.96$0.91$1.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.95$0.00$3.95$1.95$0.84$1.11
2013XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.84$0.00$2.84$1.91$0.80$1.10