Civic Intelligence

Strengthening Our Community Alliance

EIN 36-4047035 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Charitable

6615 S KenwoodChicago, IL 60637
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.15x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

76th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

46th percentile

-4.1%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Down

$175,938

Down $15,441 (-8.1%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$25,782

Down $34,209 (-57%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$150,156

Up $18,768 (+14%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$82,682

Up $15,704 (+23%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$64,999

Up $1,409 (+2.2%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$17,683

Up $14,295 (+422%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth46th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2015: $42,898Liabilities 2015: $30,000Net Assets 2015: $12,8982015Assets 2018: $78,639Liabilities 2018: $30,687Net Assets 2018: $47,9522018Assets 2019: $96,060Liabilities 2019: $38,171Net Assets 2019: $57,8892019Assets 2021: $180,130Liabilities 2021: $50,100Net Assets 2021: $130,0302021Assets 2022: $191,379Liabilities 2022: $59,991Net Assets 2022: $131,3882022Assets 2024: $175,938Liabilities 2024: $25,782Net Assets 2024: $150,1562024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$175,938
Liabilities$25,782
Net Assets$150,156
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2015: $14,852Expenses 2015: $10,398Net Income 2015: $4,4542015Revenue 2018: $53,263Expenses 2018: $45,009Net Income 2018: $8,2542018Revenue 2019: $34,122Expenses 2019: $26,506Net Income 2019: $7,6162019Revenue 2021: $140,396Expenses 2021: $73,351Net Income 2021: $67,0452021Revenue 2022: $66,978Expenses 2022: $63,590Net Income 2022: $3,3882022Revenue 2024: $82,682Expenses 2024: $64,999Net Income 2024: $17,6832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$82,682
Expenses$64,999
Net Income$17,683
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$175,938
Liabilities
$25,782
Net assets
$150,156
Revenue
$82,682
Expenses
$64,999
Net income
$17,683
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.76$0.26$1.50$0.83$0.65$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.91$0.60$1.31$0.67$0.64$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.80$0.50$1.30$1.40$0.73$0.67
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.38$0.58$0.34$0.27$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.31$0.48$0.53$0.45$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.30$0.13$0.15$0.10$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2023 to Oct 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 30, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$82,682
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CHARITABLE

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The foundation host civic organization in its facilities including but not limited to back-to-school events, health screening, and community block club--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John MooreDirector-$0--
Theodore DavisChairman-$0--
Dana OBanionDirector-$0--
Gerald McCarthyTreasurer-$0--
Stephen ColemanDirector-$0--
Ronald HughesOfficer-$0--
Bruce NashDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Strengthening Our Community Alliance
EIN
36-4047035
Address
6615 S Kenwood, Chicago, IL 60637

Signing Officer

Name
Gerald McCarthy
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-06-30
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
BB&A Taxes LLC
Address
9058 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Preparer
Marcus Gulley
Phone
7736785061
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other revenue Part I line 8

“Description AmountRental 7,200Gain on investment 2,256”

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountAdmin 4,086Contract services 2,500Facilities and Equipment 2,326Mardi Gras 34,169Operations 4,002Remodeling 2,040Repair and maintenance 6,376Scholarships 9,500”

Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20

“Description AmountPrior period adjustment (84,901)”

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearLoan Payable 0 25,782”

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

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