Civic Intelligence

Young Chicago Authors

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 36-3772997

Sep 01, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017 • Filed on Apr 20, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.YOUNGCHICAGOAUTHORS.ORG
1180 N Milwaukee Avenue 2nd FloorChicago, IL 60642

(773) 486-4331

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

54th percentile

4.4%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$100,292

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.9% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,689,377

Up $1,485,559 (+729%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$1,675,821

Up $1,479,263 (+753%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$13,556

Up $6,296 (+87%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

$1,461,285

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$1,396,940

Up $735,641 (+111%) from 2013

Net Income

$64,345

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2013: $203,818Liabilities 2013: $7,260Net Assets 2013: $196,5582013Assets 2017: $1,689,377Liabilities 2017: $13,556Net Assets 2017: $1,675,8212017Assets 2018: $2,109,108Liabilities 2018: $802,457Net Assets 2018: $1,306,6512018Assets 2019: $1,984,535Liabilities 2019: $772,165Net Assets 2019: $1,212,3702019Assets 2020: $2,218,094Liabilities 2020: $821,634Net Assets 2020: $1,396,4602020Assets 2021: $1,645,499Liabilities 2021: $771,570Net Assets 2021: $873,9292021

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,689,377
Liabilities$13,556
Net Assets$1,675,821
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2013: $661,2992013Revenue 2017: $1,461,285Expenses 2017: $1,396,940Net Income 2017: $64,3452017Revenue 2018: $1,319,727Expenses 2018: $1,697,242Net Income 2018: -$377,5152018Revenue 2019: $1,401,683Expenses 2019: $1,504,643Net Income 2019: -$102,9602019Revenue 2020: $1,460,645Expenses 2020: $1,273,171Net Income 2020: $187,4742020Revenue 2021: $698,244Expenses 2021: $1,251,356Net Income 2021: -$553,1122021

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,461,285
Expenses$1,396,940
Net Income$64,345
Open 2017 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017
Signed
Apr 20, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,461,285
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Young chicago authors transforms the lives of the young people by cultivating their voices through writing, publication, and performance education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,301,594$703,739▼ $597,855
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$453,250-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$280,000$335,000▲ $55,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,416$149,632▲ $148,216
Accounts Receivable$45,682$44,210▼ $1,472
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,896$1,746▼ $150
Total Assets$1,632,388$1,689,377▲ $56,989
Other Assets Total$1,800$1,800→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,252$13,556▼ $9,696
Total Liabilities$23,252$13,556▼ $9,696
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,045,000$1,003,504▼ $41,496
Unrestricted Net Assets$564,136$672,317▲ $108,181
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,609,136$1,675,821▲ $66,685
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,632,388$1,689,377▲ $56,989

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$132,059-$132,059
Equipment$17,573$14,663$32,236
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rebecca HunterExecutive DiFT$100,292$100,292

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jennifer HumkePresident
Adam MansbachDirector
Andres LombanaDirector
Daniel AshDirector
Debbi WelchDirector
Hilton HudsonDirector
Joe ShanahanDirector
Jonathan TheobaldDirector
Jordan LasalleDirector
Josh MalkinDirector
Ross PosnerDirector
Xavier RameySecretary
Robert MooreTreasurer
John RugelVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,195,766
Program Service Revenue
$264,409
Investment Income
$1,110
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,032,225
Change in Net Assets
$64,345

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,461,285
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$217,015
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,678,300
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,461,285
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$716,613
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$680,327
Total Fundraising Expense$174,552
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$408,196$149,672$122,459$680,327
Fees for Services Other$105,067$38,281$29,257$172,605
Advertising$30,964$3,872$3,870$38,706
Office Expenses$19,483$11,212$6,076$36,771
Fees for Services Accounting$28,430$3,554$3,553$35,537
Occupancy$19,485$7,145$5,845$32,475
Travel$17,386$4,636$1,159$23,181
Conferences and Meetings$17,250$958$958$19,166
Insurance$4,778$2,389$795$7,962
Depreciation Depletion$6,617--$6,617
Other Expenses$3,967--$3,967
Information Technology$1,330$488$399$2,217
All Other Expenses$1,446$181$181$1,808
Total Functional Expenses$1,000,000$222,388$174,552$1,396,940

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,611,615
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,396,940
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,396,940
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$214,675
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Reviewed by board and approved”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board members disclose conflicts when necessary”

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

“Work with outside consultants to determine market rates of similarly situated organizations.”

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

“Work with outside consultants to determine market rates of similarly situated organizations.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Young Chicago Authors
EIN
36-3772997
Phone
7734864331
Address
1180 N MILWAUKEE AVENUE 2ND FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60642

Signing Officer

Name
Rebecca Hunter
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7734864331
Signed
2018-04-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rebecca Hunter
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
13
Volunteers
325

Preparer

Firm
KOLNICKI PETERSON & WIRTH CPA'S
Address
1400 OPUS PLACE SUITE 100, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Preparer
Kenneth W Peterson CPA
Phone
6303901140
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“(continued from 990, part iii, line 4a) increasingly, educators and youth workers see the value of the yca progams and approaches. They attend our programs to learn from yca's sucess and replicate similar programming in their schools and communities.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting 92,160 33,792 27,648 tech support 9,942 3,824 1,531 web maintenance 619 78 78 other 2,346 587 0 total 105,067 38,281 29,257”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 479 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt023252
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt013556
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt045682
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt044210
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0YOUNG CHICAGO AUTHORS TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE BY CULTIVATING THEIR VOICES THROUGH WRITING, PUBLICATION, AND PERFORMANCE EDUCATION.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt03870
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03872
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt030964
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt038706
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt01032225
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0181
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0181
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01446
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01808
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd0true
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0LYNNA TYLER
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum07734864331
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01180 N MILWAUKEE AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0CHICAGO
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IL
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd060622
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt01301594
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0703739
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/FundraisingAmt0958
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0958
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt017250
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt019166
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt01195766
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt01110
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0716613
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0264409
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt064345
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0680327
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt01396940
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt0174552
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt01461285
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06617
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt06617
IRS990/Desc0AT YOUNG CHICAGO AUTHORS (YCA), ARTIST-LED WORKSHOPS PROVIDE WRITING TRAINING THROUGH WEEKLY WORKSHOPS AT OUR CENTER AND AT OUR PARTNER SITES AROUND CHICAGO, MOSTLY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE LITTLE OR NO ACCESS TO ARTS PROGRAMMING. YCA PROVIDES PUBLIC FORUMS FOR CHICAGO'S TEEN VOICES. THE OPEN-MIC READINGS ARE DYNAMIC, YOUTH-CENTERED SPACES IN WHICH YOUNG PEOPLE FEEL COMFORTABLE BEING THEMSELVES DEVELOPING THEIR VOICES. YCA PUBLICATION PROGRAMS BRING THE VOICES OF THE TEEN WRITERS TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL AUDIENCES, AND IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE PROFESSIONALISM WHICH YCA ENCOURANGES IN ALL ITS YOUNG WRITERS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM 990, PART III, LINE 4A) INCREASINGLY, EDUCATORS AND YOUTH WORKERS SEE THE VALUE OF THE YCA PROGAMS AND APPROACHES. THEY ATTEND OUR PROGRAMS TO LEARN FROM YCA'S SUCESS AND REPLICATE SIMILAR PROGRAMMING IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt013
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt01000000
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/FundraisingAmt03553
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03554
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt028430
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt035537
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt029257
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt038281
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0105067
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0172605
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt01.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt12.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt32.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt52.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt71.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt81.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt91.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt101.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt111.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt121.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt132.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1440.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd9X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd10X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd11X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd12X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd13X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0DEBBI WELCH
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1JENNIFER HUMKE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2JORDAN LASALLE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3ROBERT MOORE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4ROSS POSNER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5XAVIER RAMEY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6JOE SHANAHAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7DANIEL ASH
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8HILTON HUDSON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9ANDRES LOMBANA
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10JOSH MALKIN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11JONATHAN THEOBALD
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12ADAM MANSBACH
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13JOHN RUGEL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm14REBECCA HUNTER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt14100292
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13VICE PRESIDE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14EXECUTIVE DI
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0false
IRS990/FormationYr01992
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt014
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt0163541
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt01461285
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0true
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt014
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt01
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt0399
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0488
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01330
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt02217
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt0795
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02389
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04778
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt07962
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt01110
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt01110
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt0453250
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt058
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt014663
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt01416
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt0149632
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt0164295
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0IL
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0YOUNG CHICAGO AUTHORS TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE BY CULTIVATING THEIR VOICES THROUGH WRITING, PUBLICATION, AND PERFORMANCE EDUCATION.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt01609136
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt01675821
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt02340
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt05845
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07145
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt019485
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt032475
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt06076
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011212
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt019483
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt036771
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt01800
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt01800
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1YOUTH STIPENDS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2PROGRAM SUPPLIES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3MISCELLANEOUS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0312886
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt111684
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt211031
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt33967
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0312886
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt111684
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt211031
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt33967
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt0122459
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0149672
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0408196
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0680327
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0280000
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0335000
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt01896
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt01746
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0REBECCA HUNTER
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0264409
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0264409
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01847854
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0400
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0876775
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0257002
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0766187
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0462294
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01339069
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02105256
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt064345
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt0264409
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01195766
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01847854
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01033424
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01213789
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0392868
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt05683701
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01110
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0400
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0183
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt08
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt01701
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0264409
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0257002
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0220391
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0175981
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0252657
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt01170440
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01110
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0400
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0183
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt08
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt01701
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.99980
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.99990
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt06854141
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01460175
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02104856
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01253815
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01389770
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0645525
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt06854141
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01461285
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02105256
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01253998
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01389778
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0645525
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt06855842
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt0214675
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt0214675
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt017573
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt014663
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt032236
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt0214675
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01396940
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt0132059
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0132059
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt02340
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0217015
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01461285
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0149632
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01396940
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01461285
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01678300
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01611615
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0(CONTINUED FROM 990, PART III, LINE 4A) INCREASINGLY, EDUCATORS AND YOUTH WORKERS SEE THE VALUE OF THE YCA PROGAMS AND APPROACHES. THEY ATTEND OUR PROGRAMS TO LEARN FROM YCA'S SUCESS AND REPLICATE SIMILAR PROGRAMMING IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1REVIEWED BY BOARD AND APPROVED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS DISCLOSE CONFLICTS WHEN NECESSARY
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3WORK WITH OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS TO DETERMINE MARKET RATES OF SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4WORK WITH OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS TO DETERMINE MARKET RATES OF SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CONSULTING 92,160 33,792 27,648 TECH SUPPORT 9,942 3,824 1,531 WEB MAINTENANCE 619 78 78 OTHER 2,346 587 0 TOTAL 105,067 38,281 29,257
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0IL
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,689,377
Liabilities
$13,556
Net assets
$1,675,821
Revenue
$1,461,285
Expenses
$1,396,940
Net income
$64,345
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.77$0.87$0.70$1.25$0.55
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.82$1.40$1.46$1.27$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.77$1.21$1.40$1.50$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$0.80$1.31$1.32$1.70$0.38
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.01$1.68$1.46$1.40$0.06
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.01$0.20$0.66