Civic Intelligence

Leap Learning Systems

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 36-3940161

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 05, 2025

Organization Profilewww.leapempowers.org
200 W Madison St STE 300Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 578-1255

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

25th percentile

-7.9%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$97,283

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-33%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Down

$135,180

Down $67,942 (-33%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$99,215

Down $51,486 (-34%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$35,965

Down $16,456 (-31%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$648,902

Up $109,142 (+20%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$700,388

Up $129,387 (+23%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$51,486

Down $20,245 (-65%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th 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

2024

Assets$135,180
Liabilities$35,965
Net Assets$99,215
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th 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

2024

Revenue$648,902
Expenses$700,388
Net Income-$51,486
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$648,902
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$61,066$91,855▲ $30,789
Accounts Receivable$6,810$13,415▲ $6,605
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$73,091$10,663▼ $62,428
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,187$9,131▲ $944
Pledges and Grants Receivable$8,000--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,874$7,116▼ $9,758
Total Assets$203,122$135,180▼ $67,942
Other Assets Total$29,094$3,000▼ $26,094
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$25,802$35,965▲ $10,163
Other Liabilities$26,619--
Total Liabilities$52,421$35,965▼ $16,456
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$125,061$82,022▼ $43,039
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$25,640$17,193▼ $8,447
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$150,701$99,215▼ $51,486
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$203,122$135,180▼ $67,942

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$7,116$56,209$63,325
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Nina SmithExecutive DirectorFT$97,283$97,283

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Pamela Daniels HalisiChair
Catherine GottfredDirector
Cyril NicholsDirector
David StarrDirector
Dominique WilsonDirector
Jordan OwensDirector
Josh HoltonDirector
Lorraine ColeDirector
Richard GottfredDirector
Sue Ellen KrauseSecretary
Summit DahrTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$571,933
Program Service Revenue
$74,898
Investment Income
$2,071
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$571,933
Change in Net Assets
$-51,486

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$648,902
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$72,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$720,902
Total Revenue per Form 990
$648,902
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$365,887
Other Expenses$334,501
Total Fundraising Expense$55,609
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$214,883$53,721-$268,604
Fees for Services Other$68,093$17,023$45,881$130,997
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$70,044$17,511$9,728$97,283
Occupancy$36,456$15,624-$52,080
Fees for Services Accounting$5,750$23,000-$28,750
Office Expenses$8,954$7,022-$15,976
Travel$13,750$724-$14,474
Depreciation Depletion-$9,758-$9,758
Insurance$6,449$2,764-$9,213
Other Expenses$1,686$422-$2,108
Fees for Services Legal$218$870-$1,088
Advertising-$632-$632
Total Functional Expenses$492,270$152,509$55,609$700,388

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$772,388
Expenses per Audited Statements$700,388
Total Expenses per Form 990$700,388
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$72,000
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
No
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
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, and Josh Holton - 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
In Care Of
% Nina Smith
Phone
3125781255
Address
200 W Madison St STE 300, Chicago, IL 60606

Signing Officer

Name
Nina Smith
Title
Board Member
Phone
3125781255
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nina Smith
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
5
Volunteers
16

Preparer

Firm
Bean Accounting & Tax PLLC
Address
PO Box 157, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Preparer
Darwin Mintu
Phone
8472223457
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Other consulting:Program service expenses 71,695Management and general 17,924Fundraising expenses 62,900 ________________Total expenses 152,519”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Catherine Gottfred, Richard Gottfred, and Josh Holton - 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 71,695Management and general 17,924Fundraising expenses 62,900 ________________Total expenses 152,519
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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
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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$135,180
Liabilities
$35,965
Net assets
$99,215
Revenue
$648,902
Expenses
$700,388
Net income
-$51,486
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