Civic Intelligence

Leap Learning Systems

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 36-3940161

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 12, 2018

Organization Profilewww.leapempowers.org
180 North WabashChicago, IL 60601

(312) 578-1255

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

15th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$86,500

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.2% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-37%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Down

$116,220

Down $67,024 (-37%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$90,704

Down $66,172 (-42%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$25,516

Down $852 (-3.2%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$296,060

Down $54,410 (-16%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$362,232

Up $96,173 (+36%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$66,172

Down $150,583 (-178%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2015: $218,940Liabilities 2015: $146,475Net Assets 2015: $72,4652015Assets 2016: $183,244Liabilities 2016: $26,368Net Assets 2016: $156,8762016Assets 2017: $116,220Liabilities 2017: $25,516Net Assets 2017: $90,7042017Assets 2018: $52,577Liabilities 2018: $24,461Net Assets 2018: $28,1162018Assets 2019: $72,707Liabilities 2019: $20,789Net Assets 2019: $51,9182019Assets 2020: $137,425Liabilities 2020: $33,193Net Assets 2020: $104,2322020Assets 2021: $237,916Liabilities 2021: $72,440Net Assets 2021: $165,4762021Assets 2022: $294,125Liabilities 2022: $90,683Net Assets 2022: $203,4422022Assets 2023: $203,122Liabilities 2023: $52,421Net Assets 2023: $150,7012023Assets 2024: $135,180Liabilities 2024: $35,965Net Assets 2024: $99,2152024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$116,220
Liabilities$25,516
Net Assets$90,704
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $256,955Expenses 2015: $411,815Net Income 2015: -$154,8602015Revenue 2016: $350,470Expenses 2016: $266,059Net Income 2016: $84,4112016Revenue 2017: $296,060Expenses 2017: $362,232Net Income 2017: -$66,1722017Revenue 2018: $314,368Expenses 2018: $376,956Net Income 2018: -$62,5882018Revenue 2019: $419,715Expenses 2019: $395,913Net Income 2019: $23,8022019Revenue 2020: $449,674Expenses 2020: $397,360Net Income 2020: $52,3142020Revenue 2021: $516,056Expenses 2021: $454,812Net Income 2021: $61,2442021Revenue 2022: $526,853Expenses 2022: $488,887Net Income 2022: $37,9662022Revenue 2023: $539,760Expenses 2023: $571,001Net Income 2023: -$31,2412023Revenue 2024: $648,902Expenses 2024: $700,388Net Income 2024: -$51,4862024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$296,060
Expenses$362,232
Net Income-$66,172
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 12, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$296,060
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To develop language skills needed for academic and professional success across ages 0 to early adulthood in low-resource communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$95,215$47,779▼ $47,436
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$72,522$34,538▼ $37,984
Accounts Receivable$10,000$26,939▲ $16,939
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,503$1,652▲ $149
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$1,588-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,004$724▼ $280
Total Assets$183,244$116,220▼ $67,024
Other Assets Total$3,000$3,000→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,552$22,477▲ $2,925
Other Liabilities$6,816$3,039▼ $3,777
Total Liabilities$26,368$25,516▼ $852
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$143,376$82,704▼ $60,672
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$13,500$8,000▼ $5,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$156,876$90,704▼ $66,172
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$183,244$116,220▼ $67,024

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$724$13,811$14,535
Other Assets Org$3,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Nina SmithExecutive DirectorFT$86,500$86,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joshua AldortChairman
Catherine GottfredDirector
Charlie BurtDirector
Chris HillcoatDirector
Cyris NicholsDirector
Josh HoltonDirector
Lorraine ColeDirector
Mario PerezDirector
Pamela Daniels-HalisiDirector
Richard GottfredDirector
Russ CampionDirector
Sumitrajit DharDirector
Sue Ellen KrauseSecretary
David StarrTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$188,769
Program Service Revenue
$107,146
Investment Income
$145
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$188,769
Change in Net Assets
$-66,172

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded5$19,018Average Fair Market Value (FMV)
Books and Publications-$14,057Selling price
Total Noncash Contributions5$33,075-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$296,060
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$40,288
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$336,348
Total Revenue per Form 990
$296,060
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$221,514
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$140,718
Total Fundraising Expense$29,525
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$91,649$22,909$16,154$130,712
Fees for Services Other$71,087$20,729$12,134$103,950
Occupancy$22,577$9,676-$32,253
Office Expenses$21,417$9,604-$31,021
Fees for Services Accounting$4,884$19,536-$24,420
Travel$15,044$792-$15,836
Payroll Taxes$7,015$1,754$1,237$10,006
Insurance$2,283$979-$3,262
Other Expenses$1,267$317-$1,584
Advertising$367$158-$525
Depreciation Depletion-$280-$280
Fees for Services Legal$28$112-$140
Total Functional Expenses$244,284$88,423$29,525$362,232

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$402,520
Expenses per Audited Statements$362,232
Total Expenses per Form 990$362,232
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$40,288
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred rent$3,039
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“Catherine Gottfred, Richard Gottfred, Josh Holton, and Chris Hillcoat - Family Relationship.”

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“The Organization did not have any committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body during the year.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors is provided with a copy of the Form 990 for a detailed review. Form 990 is then provided to the full Board of Directors for their review and approval prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The Organization is not aware of any relationships that could potentially cause a conflict of interest scenario to occur and any new relationships are reviewed by management as to whether or not they require additional disclosure.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The Board of Directors determine the salary for the Executive Director based on the complexity of the position.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and Form 990 available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Leap Learning Systems
EIN
36-3940161
Address
180 North Wabash, Chicago, IL 60601

Signing Officer

Name
Catherine Gottfred
Title
Board Member
Phone
3125781255
Signed
2018-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nina Smith
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
3
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Ripple Tax & Financial Services Inc
Address
3025 N Western Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60618
Preparer
Darwin Mintu
Phone
7739299795
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Other consulting:Program service expenses 71,087Management and general 20,729Fundraising expenses 12,134 ______Total expenses 103,950”

Financial Statement Notes

Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X)

“The Organization is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) and is exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to section 501(A) of the Code. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service has determined that the Organization is not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(A) of the Code. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liability to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) and is exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to section 501(A) of the Code. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service has determined that the Organization is not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(A) of the Code. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liability to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Catherine Gottfred, Richard Gottfred, Josh Holton, and Chris Hillcoat - Family Relationship.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization did not have any committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body during the year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors is provided with a copy of the Form 990 for a detailed review. Form 990 is then provided to the full Board of Directors for their review and approval prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organization is not aware of any relationships that could potentially cause a conflict of interest scenario to occur and any new relationships are reviewed by management as to whether or not they require additional disclosure.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Board of Directors determine the salary for the Executive Director based on the complexity of the position.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and Form 990 available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Other consulting:Program service expenses 71,087Management and general 20,729Fundraising expenses 12,134 ______Total expenses 103,950
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$116,220
Liabilities
$25,516
Net assets
$90,704
Revenue
$296,060
Expenses
$362,232
Net income
-$66,172
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.35$0.36$0.99$6.49$7.00$0.51
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.52$1.51$5.40$5.71$0.31
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.94$0.91$2.03$5.27$4.89$0.38
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.72$1.65$5.16$4.55$0.61
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.33$1.04$4.50$3.97$0.52
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.21$0.52$4.20$3.96$0.24
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.24$0.28$3.14$3.77$0.63
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.26$0.91$2.96$3.62$0.66
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.26$1.57$3.50$2.66$0.84
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.19$1.46$0.72$2.57$4.12$1.55