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City-Wide Tax Assistance Program

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 36-4070692

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Feb 23, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.GOLADDERUP.ORG

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350 N Orleans St 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

42nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

66th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$138,816

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.8% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-2.5%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

5.3%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Down

$3,814,683

Down $97,070 (-2.5%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$3,691,432

Up $58,470 (+1.6%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$123,251

Down $155,540 (-56%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,908,523

Up $145,114 (+5.3%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$2,417,943

Down $90,939 (-3.6%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$490,580

Up $236,053 (+93%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th 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

2022

Assets$3,814,683
Liabilities$123,251
Net Assets$3,691,432
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th 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

2022

Revenue$2,908,523
Expenses$2,417,943
Net Income$490,580
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Feb 23, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$3,220,817
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$2,922,548$2,628,310▼ $294,238
Pledges and Grants Receivable$590,227$680,627▲ $90,400
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$314,287$291,807▼ $22,480
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$69,718$190,859▲ $121,141
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$14,973$23,080▲ $8,107
Total Assets$3,911,753$3,814,683▼ $97,070
Liabilities
Grants Payable$136,110$0▼ $136,110
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$112,795$104,232▼ $8,563
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$29,886$19,019▼ $10,867
Total Liabilities$278,791$123,251▼ $155,540
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,590,462$3,661,432▲ $70,970
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$42,500$30,000▼ $12,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,632,962$3,691,432▲ $58,470
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,911,753$3,814,683▼ $97,070

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$120,989$934,384$1,055,373
Leasehold Improvements$160,162$99,425$259,587
Other Land Buildings$10,656$65,289$75,945
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kathleen StarkExecutive Director (thru 9/1/21)FT$138,816$138,816
Phyllis CavalloneExecutive Director (start 9/1/21)FT$53,958$53,958

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert M BurkeBoard Chairman
JAMIE O'BRIENDirector
Mark SneiderDirector
Mercedes WilliamsDirector
Sr Mary Paul MccaugheyDirector
John ChandlerSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Kmk Ventures Private LimitedProviding Virtual Tax Preparation Servic201 SHIVALIK 9 GULBAJ TEKRA ROAD, Ahmedabad Gukarat, In$145,770
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,764,640
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$67,909
Other Revenue
$75,974
All Other Contributions
$675,686
Change in Net Assets
$490,580

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table126$63,443Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions126$63,443-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,885,995
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$22,528
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$697,708
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,583,703
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,908,523
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,535,389
Other Expenses$882,554
Total Fundraising Expense$236,373
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$809,209$131,821$112,465$1,053,495
Fees for Services Other$360,141$8,341$11,134$379,616
Office Expenses$196,797$11,275$49,336$257,408
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$128,545$67,357$28,036$223,938
Depreciation Depletion$145,732$4,137$4,137$154,006
Other Employee Benefits$98,682$17,670$14,076$130,428
Payroll Taxes$68,935$14,315$10,249$93,499
Occupancy$28,477$5,480$3,263$37,220
Pension Plan Contributions$26,632$3,917$3,480$34,029
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$22,528-$22,528
Other Expenses$9,466$8,993-$18,459
Travel$10,674$121$197$10,992
Fees for Services Legal-$2,325-$2,325
Total Functional Expenses$1,883,290$298,280$236,373$2,417,943

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,525,233
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,417,943
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,395,415
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,129,818
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$22,528
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$145,858
Fundraising Direct Expenses$69,884
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Tee Up$100,858$100,858$4,238$96,620
Spring Gala$171,301$45,000$3,834$41,166
Total Events$272,159$145,858$69,884$75,974
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
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

“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 C2-100, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Signing Officer

Name
Robert M Burke
Title
President
Phone
3124660771
Signed
2023-02-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Phyllis Cavallone
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
29
Volunteers
404

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 360,141. Management and general expenses 8,341. Fundraising expenses 11,134. Total expenses 379,616.”

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 69,884.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special event/fundraising expenses 69,884.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 1,000. SPECIAL EVENT /FUNDRAISING INCOME - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 6,251. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 31,153. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 75,974.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
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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.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SPECIAL EVENT/FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 69,884.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,814,683
Liabilities
$123,251
Net assets
$3,691,432
Revenue
$2,908,523
Expenses
$2,417,943
Net income
$490,580
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