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Ladder Up

EIN 36-4070692 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The organization helps low-income families and individuals access the financial resources they need to climb up the economic ladder. The organization offers free tax preparation, financial aid and financial education services.

350 N Orleans St C2-100Chicago, IL 60654

www.goladderup.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

86th percentile

41%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$126,503

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

91st percentile

47%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

39%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$6,865,306

Up $2,203,499 (+47%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$117,838

Down $2,913 (-2.4%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$6,747,468

Up $2,206,412 (+49%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$3,985,966

Up $1,115,441 (+39%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,337,666

Down $26,270 (-1.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,648,300

Up $1,141,711 (+225%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2014: $1,768,197Liabilities 2014: $156,076Net Assets 2014: $1,612,1212014Assets 2015: $1,672,255Liabilities 2015: $90,963Net Assets 2015: $1,581,2922015Assets 2016: $1,878,993Liabilities 2016: $24,576Net Assets 2016: $1,854,4172016Assets 2017: $2,021,119Liabilities 2017: $7,333Net Assets 2017: $2,013,7862017Assets 2018: $2,269,277Liabilities 2018: $3,137Net Assets 2018: $2,266,1402018Assets 2020: $3,315,590Liabilities 2020: $205,072Net Assets 2020: $3,110,5182020Assets 2021: $3,911,753Liabilities 2021: $278,791Net Assets 2021: $3,632,9622021Assets 2022: $3,814,683Liabilities 2022: $123,251Net Assets 2022: $3,691,4322022Assets 2023: $4,661,807Liabilities 2023: $120,751Net Assets 2023: $4,541,0562023Assets 2024: $6,865,306Liabilities 2024: $117,838Net Assets 2024: $6,747,4682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,865,306
Liabilities$117,838
Net Assets$6,747,468

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $1,310,217Expenses 2014: $1,225,701Net Income 2014: $84,5162014Revenue 2015: $1,235,404Expenses 2015: $1,300,619Net Income 2015: -$65,2152015Revenue 2016: $1,351,832Expenses 2016: $1,105,075Net Income 2016: $246,7572016Revenue 2017: $1,361,539Expenses 2017: $1,200,505Net Income 2017: $161,0342017Revenue 2018: $1,411,164Expenses 2018: $1,217,605Net Income 2018: $193,5592018Revenue 2020: $2,961,364Expenses 2020: $2,926,981Net Income 2020: $34,3832020Revenue 2021: $2,763,409Expenses 2021: $2,508,882Net Income 2021: $254,5272021Revenue 2022: $2,908,523Expenses 2022: $2,417,943Net Income 2022: $490,5802022Revenue 2023: $2,870,525Expenses 2023: $2,363,936Net Income 2023: $506,5892023Revenue 2024: $3,985,966Expenses 2024: $2,337,666Net Income 2024: $1,648,3002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,985,966
Expenses$2,337,666
Net Income$1,648,300

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$4,150,613
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Organization helps low-income families and individuals access the financial resources they need to climb up the economic ladder. The organization offers free tax preparation, financial aid and financial education services.

The organization offers free tax preparation, financial aid and financial education services.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,695,275$4,894,671▲ $1,199,396
Pledges and Grants Receivable$346,711$1,400,468▲ $1,053,757
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$301,546$348,034▲ $46,488
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$275,070$177,624▼ $97,446
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$24,990$5,652▼ $19,338
Total Assets$4,661,807$6,865,306▲ $2,203,499
Other Assets Total$18,215$38,857▲ $20,642
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$94,045$77,219▼ $16,826
Other Liabilities$18,555$40,619▲ $22,064
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$8,151$0▼ $8,151
Total Liabilities$120,751$117,838▼ $2,913
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,476,056$6,002,468▲ $1,526,412
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$65,000$745,000▲ $680,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,541,056$6,747,468▲ $2,206,412
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,661,807$6,865,306▲ $2,203,499

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$59,246$1,082,600$1,141,846
Leasehold Improvements$108,244$151,343$259,587
Other Land Buildings$10,134$73,556$83,690
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Phyllis CavalloneExecutive Director (thru 09/16/24)FT$122,131$4,372$126,503
Katrina McdermottDirector of Finance & AdmiFT$121,795$4,362$126,157

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert M BurkeChairman & CEO
John ChandlerVice President
Mercedes WilliamsDirector
Sr Mary Paul MccaugheyDirector
Mark SneiderCo-founder
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,854,519
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$25,641
Other Revenue
$105,806
All Other Contributions
$1,796,571
Change in Net Assets
$1,648,300

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,961,085
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$24,881
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,961,973
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,923,058
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,985,966
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,584,963
Other Expenses$752,703
Total Fundraising Expense$216,054
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$962,624$29,888$85,929$1,078,441
Fees for Services Other$283,035$7,440$22,387$312,862
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$137,603$92,963$40,006$270,572
Office Expenses$189,854$9,485$22,234$221,573
Other Employee Benefits$102,914$10,442$11,569$124,925
Depreciation Depletion$96,667$4,506$4,506$105,679
Payroll Taxes$75,699$8,269$8,607$92,575
Occupancy$31,506$2,351$2,598$36,455
Other Expenses$2,167$9,424$16,565$28,156
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$24,881-$24,881
Travel$21,737$957$403$23,097
Pension Plan Contributions$17,200-$1,250$18,450
Total Functional Expenses$1,921,006$200,606$216,054$2,337,666

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,716,646
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,337,666
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,312,785
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,403,861
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$24,881
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$131,104
Fundraising Direct Expenses$36,582
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Spring Gala$156,984$76,500$575$75,925
Tee Up$65,777$54,604$2,621$51,983
Total Events$243,026$131,104$36,582$94,522
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liabilities$40,619
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
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The board of directors reviews the form 990 for clarity and accuracy before it is filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

All ladder up board members are independent of management and serve on the board as unpaid volunteers. Ladder up board members and their family members do not engage with ladder up in financial transactions or in transactions otherwise inuring to the benefit of a board member/family member. If such a potential transaction were to arise, it would be closely scrutinized and decided upon by the other disinterested board members.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The board reviews and approves the annual budget including the budget for salaries and wages. The executive director's compensation is determined based on the review of the outside experts and surveys. It is also based on the organization's performance, which is evaluated by the number of clients served, number of volunteers, dollars returned to the community, and overall impact. The executive director reviews the performance of other officers and key employees and authorizes their compensation within the board-approved budget.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The documents are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ladder Up
EIN
36-4070692
Phone
3124660771
Address
350 N ORLEANS ST C2-100, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Signing Officer

Name
Robert M Burke
Title
President
Phone
3124660771
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Burke
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
25
Volunteers
971

Preparer

Firm
Sikich LLC
Address
1415 W DIEHL RD SUITE 400, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-2349
Preparer
Heather Bonifas CPA
Phone
6305668400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Other professional fees: program service expenses 283,035. Management and general expenses 7,440. Fundraising expenses 22,387. Total expenses 312,862.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The organization is a not-for profit corporation and is exempt from tax under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). The organization is not classified as a private foundation. The organization's 2022, 2021, and 2020 tax years are open and subject to examinations by the taxing authorities.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Special event/fundraising expenses 36,582.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Special event/fundraising expenses 36,582.

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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt024990
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IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0ROBERT BURKE
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0LOW-INCOME TAX CLINIC:LADDER UP PROVIDES FREE, HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL REPRESSENTATION TO LOW-INCOME TAX PAYERS FACING AN IRS OR IDOR CONTROVERSY. THROUGH ITS OFFICES, LADDER UP OFFERS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ON THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT, STIMULUS PAYMENTS, ADVANCE CHILD TAX CREDITS, TAXPAYER RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND COLLECTION ALTERNATIVES. THE TAX CLINIC DELIVERS NEARLY HALF A MILLION DOLLARS IN DECREASED LIABILITIES TO OUR CLIENTS EACH YEAR.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0FINANCIAL CAPABILITY PROGRAM:LADDER UP PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND WORKSHOPS, COORDINATES SAVINGS CAMPAIGNS, AND OFFERS FINANCIAL COACHING TO HELP CLIENTS SET FINANCIAL GOALS AND MANAGE MAJOR LIFE FINANCIAL EVENTS. IN ADDITION TO THIS, LADDER UP HIGHLY VALUES AND SUPPORTS ITS FREE APPLICATION TRAINING FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) AND COMPLETION WORKSHOPS AT HIGH SCHOOLS FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt02621118
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0178161
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02363936
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02870525
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt01648300
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 16,104. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 11,284. SPECIAL EVENT /FUNDRAISING INCOME - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 31,153. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 75,974. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 162,057. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 94,522.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02621118
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02774410
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt015254478
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt01367279
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt040619
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S 2022, 2021, AND 2020 TAX YEARS ARE OPEN AND SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SPECIAL EVENT/FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 36,582.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SPECIAL EVENT/FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 36,582.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990 FOR CLARITY AND ACCURACY BEFORE IT IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL LADDER UP BOARD MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT OF MANAGEMENT AND SERVE ON THE BOARD AS UNPAID VOLUNTEERS. LADDER UP BOARD MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS DO NOT ENGAGE WITH LADDER UP IN FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR IN TRANSACTIONS OTHERWISE INURING TO THE BENEFIT OF A BOARD MEMBER/FAMILY MEMBER. IF SUCH A POTENTIAL TRANSACTION WERE TO ARISE, IT WOULD BE CLOSELY SCRUTINIZED AND DECIDED UPON BY THE OTHER DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE ANNUAL BUDGET INCLUDING THE BUDGET FOR SALARIES AND WAGES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE REVIEW OF THE OUTSIDE EXPERTS AND SURVEYS. IT IS ALSO BASED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S PERFORMANCE, WHICH IS EVALUATED BY THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED, NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS, DOLLARS RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY, AND OVERALL IMPACT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND AUTHORIZES THEIR COMPENSATION WITHIN THE BOARD-APPROVED BUDGET.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 283,035. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,440. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 22,387. TOTAL EXPENSES 312,862.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G

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