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City-Wide Tax Assistance Program

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 36-4070692

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Apr 29, 2024

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

39th percentile

0.03x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.04x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

72nd percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$192,344

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.7% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

78th percentile

22%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-1.3%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets39th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,661,807

Up $847,124 (+22%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$4,541,056

Up $849,624 (+23%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$120,751

Down $2,500 (-2.0%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,870,525

Down $37,998 (-1.3%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$2,363,936

Down $54,007 (-2.2%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$506,589

Up $16,009 (+3.3%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th 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

2023

Assets$4,661,807
Liabilities$120,751
Net Assets$4,541,056
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th 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

2023

Revenue$2,870,525
Expenses$2,363,936
Net Income$506,589
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Apr 29, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,936,010
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$2,628,310$3,695,275▲ $1,066,965
Pledges and Grants Receivable$680,627$346,711▼ $333,916
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$190,859$301,546▲ $110,687
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$291,807$275,070▼ $16,737
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$23,080$24,990▲ $1,910
Total Assets$3,814,683$4,661,807▲ $847,124
Other Assets Total$0$18,215▲ $18,215
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$104,232$94,045▼ $10,187
Other Liabilities$0$18,555▲ $18,555
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$19,019$8,151▼ $10,868
Total Liabilities$123,251$120,751▼ $2,500
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,661,432$4,476,056▲ $814,624
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$30,000$65,000▲ $35,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,691,432$4,541,056▲ $849,624
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,814,683$4,661,807▲ $847,124

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$126,507$1,007,104$1,133,611
Leasehold Improvements$134,203$125,384$259,587
Other Land Buildings$14,360$69,330$83,690
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Phyllis CavalloneExecutive DirectorFT$185,000$7,344$192,344
Hedi BelkaouiCOO (thru 09/16/22)FT$111,840$4,541$116,381
Katrina McdermottDirector of Finance & AdministrationFT$108,609$4,731$113,340

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert M BurkeBoard Chairman
Mark SneiderDirector
Mercedes WilliamsDirector
Sr Mary Paul MccaugheyDirector
John ChandlerSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,621,118
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$71,246
Other Revenue
$178,161
All Other Contributions
$798,304
Change in Net Assets
$506,589

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,850,109
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$20,416
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,547,588
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,397,697
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,870,525
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,602,048
Other Expenses$761,888
Total Fundraising Expense$203,148
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$903,072$50,059$87,485$1,040,616
Fees for Services Other$255,993$59,405$8,539$323,937
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$171,851$98,383$43,244$313,478
Office Expenses$186,683$5,861$27,215$219,759
Other Employee Benefits$104,246$13,626$12,439$130,311
Depreciation Depletion$93,679$4,520$4,520$102,719
Payroll Taxes$68,904$9,271$8,307$86,482
Occupancy$51,973$4,699$4,874$61,546
Pension Plan Contributions$28,349$412$2,400$31,161
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$20,416-$20,416
Other Expenses$2,079$12,714$3,250$18,043
Travel$13,871$722$875$15,468
Total Functional Expenses$1,880,700$280,088$203,148$2,363,936

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,548,071
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,363,936
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,343,520
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,204,551
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$20,416
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$212,798
Fundraising Direct Expenses$50,741
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Spring Gala$148,059$134,572$4,744$129,828
Tee Up$89,276$78,226$4,238$73,988
Total Events$237,335$212,798$50,741$162,057
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$18,555
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
2024-04-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Phyllis Cavallone
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
18
Volunteers
600

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 255,993. Management and general expenses 59,405. Fundraising expenses 8,539. Total expenses 323,937.”

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 2021, 2020, and 2019 tax years are open and subject to examinations by the taxing authorities.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special event/fundraising expenses 50,741.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special event/fundraising expenses 50,741.”

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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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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 16,104. SPECIAL EVENT /FUNDRAISING INCOME - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 6,251. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 31,153. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 75,974. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 162,057.
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. THE ORGANIZATION'S 2021, 2020, AND 2019 TAX YEARS ARE OPEN AND SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SPECIAL EVENT/FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 50,741.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,661,807
Liabilities
$120,751
Net assets
$4,541,056
Revenue
$2,870,525
Expenses
$2,363,936
Net income
$506,589
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