Civic Intelligence

Center for Economic Progress

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 36-3693728

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Oct 21, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.ECONOMICPROGRESS.ORG

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350 N Orleans St No C2-100Chicago, IL 60654

(312) 252-0280

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.37x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

11th percentile

-26%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$89,011

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-37%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-25%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,092,379

Down $630,244 (-37%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$683,127

Down $607,503 (-47%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$409,252

Down $22,741 (-5.3%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,310,754

Down $767,335 (-25%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$2,918,257

Down $253,047 (-8.0%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$607,503

Down $514,288 (-552%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,385,474Liabilities 2010: $317,116Net Assets 2010: $2,068,3582010Assets 2011: $1,554,397Liabilities 2011: $249,312Net Assets 2011: $1,305,0852011Assets 2012: $1,458,905Liabilities 2012: $241,937Net Assets 2012: $1,216,9682012Assets 2013: $1,253,989Liabilities 2013: $200,013Net Assets 2013: $1,053,9762013Assets 2014: $1,986,178Liabilities 2014: $839,843Net Assets 2014: $1,146,3352014Assets 2015: $1,407,424Liabilities 2015: $266,350Net Assets 2015: $1,141,0742015Assets 2016: $1,782,576Liabilities 2016: $409,223Net Assets 2016: $1,373,3532016Assets 2017: $1,722,623Liabilities 2017: $431,993Net Assets 2017: $1,290,6302017Assets 2018: $1,092,379Liabilities 2018: $409,252Net Assets 2018: $683,1272018Assets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,092,379
Liabilities$409,252
Net Assets$683,127
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $5,133,9842010Expenses 2011: $5,583,6192011Expenses 2012: $4,269,9752012Revenue 2013: $5,087,797Expenses 2013: $5,252,117Net Income 2013: -$164,3202013Revenue 2014: $3,317,971Expenses 2014: $3,027,238Net Income 2014: $290,7332014Revenue 2015: $2,977,048Expenses 2015: $2,980,416Net Income 2015: -$3,3682015Revenue 2016: $3,180,857Expenses 2016: $2,950,873Net Income 2016: $229,9842016Revenue 2017: $3,078,089Expenses 2017: $3,171,304Net Income 2017: -$93,2152017Revenue 2018: $2,310,754Expenses 2018: $2,918,257Net Income 2018: -$607,5032018Revenue 2019: $871,860Expenses 2019: $1,249,313Net Income 2019: -$377,4532019

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$2,310,754
Expenses$2,918,257
Net Income-$607,503
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Oct 21, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,335,224
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The center for economic progress (cep) helps low-income working families as a trusted provider of tax and financial services. Everything we do, from direct service to informing public policy, improves the financial stability of those we serve.

Improves the financial stability of working families by providing tax and financial services.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$495,772$631,388▲ $135,616
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$622,442$270,854▼ $351,588
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$270,056$188,438▼ $81,618
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$83,029$0▼ $83,029
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$149,143$1,699▼ $147,444
Total Assets$1,722,623$1,092,379▼ $630,244
Other Assets Total$102,181$0▼ $102,181
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$169,746$295,914▲ $126,168
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$144,718$113,338▼ $31,380
Other Liabilities$86,623$0▼ $86,623
Deferred Revenue$30,906$0▼ $30,906
Total Liabilities$431,993$409,252▼ $22,741
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$410,876$0▼ $410,876
Unrestricted Net Assets$879,754$407,171▼ $472,583
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$275,956▲ $275,956
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,290,630$683,127▼ $607,503
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,722,623$1,092,379▼ $630,244

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$63,677$297,077$360,754
Equipment$124,761$124,550$249,311
Leasehold Improvements$0$1,643$1,643
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christine ChengExec Director (9/21/18-12/12/18)FT-$89,011$89,011
David MarzahlPresident and CEO (thru 5/23/18)FT$67,374-$67,374
Raissa AllarieCOO (thru 5/22/18)FT$47,475-$47,475

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
George S WrightBoard Chair CEP (thru 9/21/18)
Amy BickersChair-fundraising (thru 9/21/18)
Robert M BurkePresident and Treasurer
JAMIE O'BRIENDirector
Mark SneiderDirector
Ndidi N NwuneliDirector
Amanda BajicDirector (thru 9/21/18)
Ann FoxDirector (thru 9/21/18)
Carleton NolanDirector (thru 9/21/18)
Eddie GershmanDirector (thru 9/21/18)
Jacob RingerDirector (thru 9/21/18)
James B PyleDirector (thru 9/21/18)
Janice KnightDirector (thru 9/21/18)
Jodie WinnettDirector (thru 9/21/18)
Jon S MaulDirector (thru 9/21/18)
Michael FayheeDirector (thru 9/21/18)
Nicole R RobinsonDirector (thru 9/21/18)
Steven MesirowDirector (thru 9/21/18)
John ChandlerSecretary
Gopi VajraveluSecretary (thru 9/21/18)
Mary AlbertsTreasurer (thru 9/21/18)
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,329,044
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$23
Other Revenue
$-18,313
All Other Contributions
$1,136,254
Change in Net Assets
$-607,503

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,310,754
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,665,731
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,976,485
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,310,754
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,603,842
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,299,415
Total Fundraising Expense$269,945
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$15,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$612,507$137,724$146,781$897,012
Fees for Services Other$555,712$45,819$9,420$610,951
Occupancy$418,811$45,366$25,200$489,377
Other Employee Benefits$93,178$20,951$22,329$136,458
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$78,422$17,634$18,793$114,849
Payroll Taxes$66,751$15,009$15,996$97,756
Depreciation Depletion$55,730$13,356$12,532$81,618
Travel$69,407$10,501$186$80,094
Pension Plan Contributions$36,422$8,190$8,728$53,340
Conferences and Meetings$36,336$1,704$2,055$40,095
Other Expenses$14,725$4,661$1,802$21,188
Information Technology$17,265$1,424$293$18,982
Fees for Services Legal$15,894$1,310$269$17,473
Grants to Domestic Orgs$15,000--$15,000
Total Functional Expenses$2,290,138$358,174$269,945$2,918,257

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,583,988
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,918,257
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,918,257
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,665,731
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Gateway Eitc Community CoalitionSt Louis, MO501c3Tax Services Grant$15,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$24,470
Fundraising Gross Income$4,731
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Event$41,731$4,731$24,470$-19,739
Total Events$41,731$4,731$24,470$-19,739
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
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 4

“Affiliation agreement dated 9/21/2018 which details the agreement made between center for economic progress (cep) and city-wide tax assistance program (ladder up) including the resignation of existing cep board members.”

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

“The form 990 was reviewed for accuracy by the finance and administration director, then forwarded to the board for additional review.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with the board of directors each year and each member is required to sign a new conflict of interest statement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors in 2013 hired an independent consultant to conduct a market analysis of the compensation of the president and all full-time staff positions. President's salary is reviewed and approved by the board of directors. Annual percentage increases are established based upon comparable salaires at other non-profit organizations and approved by the board of directors' executive committee. The approval is substantiated in the board minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's annual form 990 and audited financial statement are available online via the organization's website www.economicprogress.org. The public may also request the reports through the organization's finance and administration director.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Economic Progress
EIN
36-3693728
Phone
3122520280
Address
350 N ORLEANS ST NO C2-100, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Signing Officer

Name
Robert M Burke
Title
President and Treasurer
Phone
3122520280
Signed
2019-10-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert M Burke
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
27
Volunteers
619

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other fees: program service expenses 555,712. Management and general expenses 45,819. Fundraising expenses 9,420. Total expenses 610,951.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Cep is a not-for profit corporation and is exempt from tax under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). Cep is not classified as a private foundation.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses 24,470.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses 24,470.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,092,379
Liabilities
$409,252
Net assets
$683,127
Revenue
$2,310,754
Expenses
$2,918,257
Net income
-$607,503
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.87$1.25$0.38
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.41$0.68$2.31$2.92$0.61
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.72$0.43$1.29$3.08$3.17$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$0.41$1.37$3.18$2.95$0.23
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.41$0.27$1.14$2.98$2.98$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.99$0.84$1.15$3.32$3.03$0.29
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$0.20$1.05$5.09$5.25$0.16
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.46$0.24$1.22$4.27
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.55$0.25$1.31$5.58
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.39$0.32$2.07$5.13