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City-Wide Tax Assistance Program

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-4070692

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Feb 03, 2021

350 N Orleans St No C2-100Chicago, IL 60654

(312) 466-0771

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

40th percentile

1.2%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$96,559

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.3% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2020

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

45%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2020

Assets

Up

$3,315,590

Up $1,046,313 (+46%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$3,110,518

Up $844,378 (+37%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$205,072

Up $201,935 (+6437%) from 2018

Revenue

Up

$2,961,364

Up $1,550,200 (+110%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$2,926,981

Up $1,709,376 (+140%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$34,383

Down $159,176 (-82%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2020

Assets$3,315,590
Liabilities$205,072
Net Assets$3,110,518

Operations Trend

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

2020

Revenue$2,961,364
Expenses$2,926,981
Net Income$34,383
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Feb 3, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,106,022
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$1,593,475$2,116,995▲ $523,520
Pledges and Grants Receivable$400,368$674,237▲ $273,869
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$321,712$418,353▲ $96,641
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$116,084$102,759▼ $13,325
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$2,087-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,027$1,159▲ $132
Total Assets$2,997,437$3,315,590▲ $318,153
Other Assets Total$564,771$0▼ $564,771
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$351,900$164,318▼ $187,582
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$40,754-
Total Liabilities$351,900$205,072▼ $146,828
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,455,568$3,017,931▲ $562,363
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$189,969$92,587▼ $97,382
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,645,537$3,110,518▲ $464,981
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,997,437$3,315,590▲ $318,153

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$188,796$713,455$902,251
Leasehold Improvements$209,979$47,608$257,587
Other Land Buildings$19,578$56,368$75,946
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christine ChengExecutive DirectorFT$96,559$96,559

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert M BurkePresident/treasurer
JAMIE O'BRIENDirector
Mark SneiderDirector
John ChandlerSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Global Employment SolutionsTemporary StaffingPO BOX 54003, Atlanta, GA 30353$269,767
Grisko LLCPublic Relations410 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 600, Chicago, IL 60611$213,487
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,774,410
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$155,801
Other Revenue
$31,153
All Other Contributions
$966,256
Change in Net Assets
$34,383

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,959,847
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$1,517
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,039,742
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,999,589
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,961,364
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,912,455
Other Expenses$1,014,526
Total Fundraising Expense$291,345
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,185,808$231,097$146,717$1,563,622
Office Expenses$393,266$9,208$25,516$427,990
Fees for Services Other$197,319$80,111$73,798$351,228
Depreciation Depletion$121,172$5,551$5,551$132,274
Payroll Taxes$80,367$15,662$9,944$105,973
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$74,372$14,494$9,202$98,068
Other Employee Benefits$55,779$10,870$6,901$73,550
Pension Plan Contributions$54,028$10,529$6,685$71,242
Occupancy$29,978$2,583$2,918$35,479
Other Expenses$17,790$5,784$3,924$27,498
Travel$21,672$417$189$22,278
Fees for Services Legal-$16,262-$16,262
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,517-$1,517
Total Functional Expenses$2,231,551$404,085$291,345$2,926,981

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,123,370
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,926,981
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,925,464
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,197,906
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$1,517
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$40,925
Fundraising Direct Expenses$9,772
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Casino Night 2020$115,810-$150-
Tee Up$47,705$40,925$189$40,736
Total Events$172,816$40,925$9,772$31,153
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
Yes
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 A, Line 4

The full legal merger with center for economic progress was completed on 10/1/19.

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

When ladder up seeks to engage a new vendor, several steps must be taken. First, because ladder up receives government funding, ladder up must consult the illinois debarred vendor list to ensure that the vendor is not banned by the state. Once a vendor has been cleared, ladder up may proceed. If the vendor's services exceed $1,000, ladder up personnel must obtain bids from three different cleared contractors. This is done to ensure ladder up is being charged a fair, competitive rate. The three bids must be submitted to the executive director for review and selection of the vendor. If the services are over $5,000, the board chair must approve the proposal.

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 NO C2-100, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Signing Officer

Name
Robert M Burke
Title
President
Phone
3124660771
Signed
2021-02-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christine Cheng
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
27
Volunteers
449

Preparer

Firm
Sikich Llp
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 197,319. Management and general expenses 80,111. Fundraising expenses 73,798. Total expenses 351,228.

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

Consolidation adjustment - center for economic progress 588,762.

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.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Special event/fundraising expenses 9,772.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Special event/fundraising expenses 9,772.

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IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt010529
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IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt071242
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0400368
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0674237
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt01027
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt01159
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0CHRISTINE CHENG
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0FINANCIAL CAPABILITY PROGRAM:LADDER UP PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND WORKSHOPS, COORDINATES A TAX-TIME SAVINGS CAMPAIGN AND OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COACHING TO HELP CLIENTS SET FINANCIAL GOALS, CREATE A SPENDING PLAN, ACCESS SAFE AND AFFORDABLE BANK PRODUCTS LIKE BANK ACCOUNTS, REVIEW AND CORRECT CREDIT REPORTS AND IMPROVE CREDIT SCORES. LU ALSO ASSISTS WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) FORMS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AT HIGH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0LOW-INCOME TAX CLINIC:LADDER UP PROVIDES FREE, PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS FACING AN IRS CONTROVERSY. THROUGH ITS YEAR-ROUND CLINIC, LU ALSO OFFERS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC), TAXPAYER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND COLLECTION ALTERNATIVES.
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01382088
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0371052
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt04776
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
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IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0769635
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01140687
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01596135
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt034383
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt02087
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 1,359. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 1,000. SPECIAL EVENT /FUNDRAISING INCOME - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 6,251. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 31,153.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt068699
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt031153
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01380613
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01394174
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01308801
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01294660
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt08152658
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt08403752
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt01517
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IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt047608
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0257587
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt0-158164
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt019578
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt056368
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt075946
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt09772
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt01039742
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt01517
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02959847
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.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SPECIAL EVENT/FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 9,772.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SPECIAL EVENT/FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 9,772.
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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IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04123370
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CashPrizesOtherEventsAmt0250
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentEvent1Amt0102
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt0102
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0CASINO NIGHT 2020
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm0TEE UP
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt031153
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherEventsTotalCnt02
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FULL LEGAL MERGER WITH CENTER FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS WAS COMPLETED ON 10/1/19.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990 FOR CLARITY AND ACCURACY BEFORE IT IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2WHEN LADDER UP SEEKS TO ENGAGE A NEW VENDOR, SEVERAL STEPS MUST BE TAKEN. FIRST, BECAUSE LADDER UP RECEIVES GOVERNMENT FUNDING, LADDER UP MUST CONSULT THE ILLINOIS DEBARRED VENDOR LIST TO ENSURE THAT THE VENDOR IS NOT BANNED BY THE STATE. ONCE A VENDOR HAS BEEN CLEARED, LADDER UP MAY PROCEED. IF THE VENDOR'S SERVICES EXCEED $1,000, LADDER UP PERSONNEL MUST OBTAIN BIDS FROM THREE DIFFERENT CLEARED CONTRACTORS. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE LADDER UP IS BEING CHARGED A FAIR, COMPETITIVE RATE. THE THREE BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW AND SELECTION OF THE VENDOR. IF THE SERVICES ARE OVER $5,000, THE BOARD CHAIR MUST APPROVE THE PROPOSAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE 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/ExplanationTxt4THE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 197,319. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 80,111. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 73,798. TOTAL EXPENSES 351,228.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CONSOLIDATION ADJUSTMENT - CENTER FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS 588,762.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
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