Civic Intelligence

City-Wide Tax Assistance Program

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 36-4070692

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Dec 21, 2017

Organization Profilewww.goladderup.org

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233 South Wacker DriveChicago, IL 60606

(312) 409-1555

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

21st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

69th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

61st percentile

$83,600

Higher top officer pay than 61% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

7.6%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

0.7%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets21st percentile

Assets

Up

$2,021,119

Up $142,126 (+7.6%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$2,013,786

Up $159,369 (+8.6%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$7,333

Down $17,243 (-70%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,361,539

Up $9,707 (+0.7%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,200,505

Up $95,430 (+8.6%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$161,034

Down $85,723 (-35%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth62nd percentile

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

$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

2017

Assets$2,021,119
Liabilities$7,333
Net Assets$2,013,786
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2017

Revenue$1,361,539
Expenses$1,200,505
Net Income$161,034
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Dec 21, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,459,592
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 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 literacy services.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,344,615$1,530,200▲ $185,585
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$231,411$357,410▲ $125,999
Pledges and Grants Receivable$73,735$86,958▲ $13,223
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$85,511$26,462▼ $59,049
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$143,141$19,832▼ $123,309
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$580$257▼ $323
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,878,993$2,021,119▲ $142,126
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$21,835--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,741$7,333▲ $4,592
Total Liabilities$24,576$7,333▼ $17,243
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,789,417$1,923,786▲ $134,369
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$65,000$90,000▲ $25,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,854,417$2,013,786▲ $159,369
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,878,993$2,021,119▲ $142,126

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,817$613,987$620,804
Other Land Buildings$16,923$15,920$32,843
Leasehold Improvements$2,722$143$2,865
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay61st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christine ChengExecutive DirecFT$83,600$83,600

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert M BurkePresident
Ndidi NwuneliFounder & CEO
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,308,801
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$39,800
Other Revenue
$12,938
All Other Contributions
$503,224
Change in Net Assets
$161,034

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table$27,782Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions$27,782-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,361,539
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,372,211
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,733,750
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,361,539
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$624,698
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$575,807
Total Fundraising Expense$138,810
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$345,348-$52,168$397,516
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$21,025$46,255$16,820$84,100
All Other Expenses$63,511$2,461$3,047$69,019
Payroll Taxes$28,643$16,504$5,578$50,725
Other Employee Benefits$34,012$2,790$6,664$43,466
Other Expenses$22,046$11,542$4,113$37,701
Depreciation Depletion$21,940$2,743$2,743$27,426
Fees for Services Accounting$16,606$2,768$2,767$22,141
Occupancy$19,852$1,304$922$22,078
Information Technology$12,399$2,475$2,100$16,974
Advertising$15,827$151$98$16,076
Office Expenses$11,671$2,406$418$14,495
Travel$5,010$714$40$5,764
Insurance$3,109$1,732$392$5,233
Fees for Services Other$2,749$222$222$3,193
Interest$441--$441
Total Functional Expenses$898,632$163,063$138,810$1,200,505

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,574,381
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$2,373,876
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,200,505
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,200,505
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$32,573
Fundraising Direct Expenses$20,994
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Casino Night$152,150$32,573-$32,573
Special Events$28,972---
Total Events$181,122$32,573$20,994$11,579
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“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, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“The 990 can be acquired through the Guidestar.org website”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
City-wide Tax Assistance Program
EIN
36-4070692
Phone
3124091555
Address
233 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60606

Signing Officer

Name
Robert M Burke
Title
President
Signed
2017-12-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert M Burke
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
16
Volunteers
1,049

Preparer

Firm
Knutte & Associates Pc
Address
7900 S CASS AVE STE 210, DARIEN, IL 60561-5066
Preparer
Joseph Knutte CPA
Phone
6309603317
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“Loss on disposal of f/a $35464”

Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S

“Loss on disposal of f/a $35464 unrealized loss on investments $1665”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Through its Life-Improving Financial Tools (LIFT) program, the organization helps students apply for financial aid for postsecondary education and learn financial basics to develop a foundation for sound financial decision-making. During fiscal year 2016-17, the organization helped over 1,000 students apply for financial aid through submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), provided financial aid information and support to 6,500 students and parents, educated 3,000 individuals through financial education workshops, and provided one-on-one financial coaching to over 200 individuals.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF F/A $35464
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF F/A $35464 UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS $1665
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990 FOR CLARITY AND ACCURACY BEFORE IT IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The 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/ExplanationTxt2The 990 can be acquired through the Guidestar.org website
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The documents are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,021,119
Liabilities
$7,333
Net assets
$2,013,786
Revenue
$1,361,539
Expenses
$1,200,505
Net income
$161,034
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.87$0.12$6.75$3.99$2.34$1.65
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.66$0.12$4.54$2.87$2.36$0.51
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.81$0.12$3.69$2.91$2.42$0.49
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.91$0.28$3.63$2.76$2.51$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.32$0.21$3.11$2.96$2.93$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.27$0.00$2.27$1.41$1.22$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.01$2.01$1.36$1.20$0.16
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$0.02$1.85$1.35$1.11$0.25
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.67$0.09$1.58$1.24$1.30$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.77$0.16$1.61$1.31$1.23$0.08
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