Civic Intelligence

The Initiative

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 36-3839756

Aug 01, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024 • Filed on Feb 09, 2025

Organization Profilewww.theinitiative.org
630 Paxton PlaceCarol Stream, IL 60188

(630) 221-1817

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

88th percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

97th percentile

336%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

67%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$65,092

Up $50,156 (+336%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$65,092

Up $55,954 (+612%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $5,798 (-100%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Up

$128,278

Up $51,515 (+67%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$72,324

Down $12,582 (-15%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$55,954

Up $64,097 (+787%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2021: $12,716Liabilities 2021: $14,237Net Assets 2021: -$1,5212021Assets 2022: $23,079Liabilities 2022: $5,798Net Assets 2022: $17,2812022Assets 2023: $14,936Liabilities 2023: $5,798Net Assets 2023: $9,1382023Assets 2024: $65,092Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $65,0922024Assets 2025: $54,180Net Assets 2025: $54,1802025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$65,092
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$65,092
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $37,962Expenses 2021: $73,857Net Income 2021: -$35,8952021Revenue 2022: $117,687Expenses 2022: $98,885Net Income 2022: $18,8022022Revenue 2023: $76,763Expenses 2023: $84,906Net Income 2023: -$8,1432023Revenue 2024: $128,278Expenses 2024: $72,324Net Income 2024: $55,9542024Revenue 2025: $81,374Expenses 2025: $92,286Net Income 2025: -$10,9122025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$128,278
Expenses$72,324
Net Income$55,954
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 9, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$128,278
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Work proactively for missional ecumenism

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Members attended regional and national gatherings of The Initiative unless hindered by health, family commitments or other important reasons.$0$11,370
Members organize or promote at least one monthlyengagement with others in their community to demonstratethe love of Jesus and to pursue deeper unity.$0$0
Members invited others to participate in the Initiative at weekend gatherings, film showings, Bible study, or other similar events.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Alexei LaushkinPresident-$0--
Robert MillerVice President-$0--
Israel ChaffinTreasurer-$0--
Thomas MastersSecretary-$0--
Craig HigginsDirector-$0--
Elizabeth WoodardDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Initiative
EIN
36-3839756
Phone
6302211817
Address
630 Paxton Place, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Brill
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6302211817
Signed
2025-02-09

Preparer

Firm
Lynn C Genn CPA
Address
2411 FOX GLOVE CT, ELGIN, IL 60124
Preparer
Lynn C Genn CPA
Phone
2244024366
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Fees Bank & Charge 2454.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Office Supplies 107.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Meeting or Conference 515.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Travel 3731.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Insurance 715.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Program 11370.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Technology 569.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$65,092
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$65,092
Revenue
$128,278
Expenses
$72,324
Net income
$55,954
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.54$0.81$0.92$0.11
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.65$1.28$0.72$0.56
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.06$0.09$0.77$0.85$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.06$0.17$1.18$0.99$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.14$0.02$0.38$0.74$0.36