Civic Intelligence

Citizen Action Illinois

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 36-4163480

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Sep 11, 2018

Organization Profilewww.citizenaction-il.org
2229 S Halsted Room 3rd flrChicago, IL 60608

(312) 427-2114

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

61st percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$101,931

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.9% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

98th percentile

127%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Up

$65,667

Up $36,679 (+127%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$55,574

Up $58,116 (+2286%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$10,093

Down $21,437 (-68%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue45th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Down

$512,673

Down $141,068 (-22%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$454,557

Down $194,767 (-30%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$58,116

Up $53,699 (+1216%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $295,184Liabilities 2011: $176,424Net Assets 2011: $118,7602011Assets 2012: $161,694Liabilities 2012: $101,354Net Assets 2012: $60,3402012Assets 2013: $258,123Liabilities 2013: $102,333Net Assets 2013: $155,7902013Assets 2014: $125,407Liabilities 2014: $77,902Net Assets 2014: $47,5052014Assets 2015: $59,587Liabilities 2015: $78,581Net Assets 2015: -$18,9942015Assets 2016: $28,988Liabilities 2016: $31,530Net Assets 2016: -$2,5422016Assets 2017: $65,667Liabilities 2017: $10,093Net Assets 2017: $55,5742017Assets 2018: $136,709Liabilities 2018: $19,842Net Assets 2018: $116,8672018Assets 2019: $187,465Liabilities 2019: $9,463Net Assets 2019: $178,0022019Assets 2020: $164,477Liabilities 2020: $17,085Net Assets 2020: $147,3922020Assets 2021: $236,638Liabilities 2021: $17,638Net Assets 2021: $219,0002021Assets 2022: $223,886Liabilities 2022: $21,867Net Assets 2022: $202,0192022Assets 2023: $241,549Liabilities 2023: $21,704Net Assets 2023: $219,8452023Assets 2024: $305,360Liabilities 2024: $14,207Net Assets 2024: $291,1532024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$65,667
Liabilities$10,093
Net Assets$55,574
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth11th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $860,4412011Expenses 2012: $1,067,2262012Revenue 2013: $2,728,770Expenses 2013: $2,633,320Net Income 2013: $95,4502013Revenue 2014: $1,687,560Expenses 2014: $1,795,845Net Income 2014: -$108,2852014Revenue 2015: $651,392Expenses 2015: $717,891Net Income 2015: -$66,4992015Revenue 2016: $653,741Expenses 2016: $649,324Net Income 2016: $4,4172016Revenue 2017: $512,673Expenses 2017: $454,557Net Income 2017: $58,1162017Revenue 2018: $820,410Expenses 2018: $759,117Net Income 2018: $61,2932018Revenue 2019: $494,437Expenses 2019: $442,330Net Income 2019: $52,1072019Revenue 2020: $482,333Expenses 2020: $497,944Net Income 2020: -$15,6112020Revenue 2021: $449,854Expenses 2021: $378,246Net Income 2021: $71,6082021Revenue 2022: $401,761Expenses 2022: $428,742Net Income 2022: -$26,9812022Revenue 2023: $492,883Expenses 2023: $465,057Net Income 2023: $27,8262023Revenue 2024: $532,804Expenses 2024: $461,496Net Income 2024: $71,3082024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$512,673
Expenses$454,557
Net Income$58,116
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Sep 11, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$531,803
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Citizen Action/Illinois has been organized and incorporated in the State of Illinois to promote and encourage the common good and general welfare of the people of the State of Illinois and of the United States of America. Furthermore, its purpose is to encourage consumer participation in local, state, and federal governments with respect to health and safety and to promote the public interest through social welfare and political advocacy.

CA/I organizes, advocates and builds coalitions to win support for progressive policies that improve the lives of all Illinoisans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$23,229$63,839▲ $40,610
Accounts Receivable$2,250$1,500▼ $750
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,509$328▼ $3,181
Total Assets$28,988$65,667▲ $36,679
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$31,530$7,620▼ $23,910
Other Liabilities-$2,473-
Total Liabilities$31,530$10,093▼ $21,437
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-2,542$55,574▲ $58,116
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-2,542$55,574▲ $58,116
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$28,988$65,667▲ $36,679
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
William McNaryCo-directorFT$101,931$101,931
Lynda DelaforgueCo-directorFT$98,088$98,088

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mitch VogelChairman
Alice PalmerDirector
Barbara FranklinDirector
Bridget LeahyDirector
David OrrDirector
Howard LearnerDirector
Jerry KendallDirector
Jorge RamirezDirector
Patrick Keenan-DevlinDirector
Ron McInroyDirector
Tom BalanoffDirector
John CameronSec/Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$460,668
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$52,005
All Other Contributions
$460,668
Change in Net Assets
$58,116

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$507,909
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$4,764
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$19,130
Other Revenue Adjustments
$4,764
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$527,039
Total Revenue per Form 990
$512,673
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$392,375
Other Expenses$57,418
Total Fundraising Expense$26,310
Professional Fundraising Fees$4,764
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Comp Disqual Persons$281,940$19,008$15,839$316,787
Other Employee Benefits$41,957$2,829$2,357$47,143
Payroll Taxes$25,316$1,707$1,422$28,445
Office Expenses$9,127$615$513$10,255
Travel$9,042$610$508$10,160
Fees for Services Other$5,420$365$305$6,090
Fees for Services Accounting$4,978$335$280$5,593
Interest-$4,853-$4,853
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$4,764$4,764
Insurance$2,208$149$124$2,481
Other Expenses$3,528$1,541$198$1,541
Total Functional Expenses$395,997$32,250$26,310$454,557

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$468,923
Total Expenses per Form 990$454,557
Expenses per Audited Statements$449,793
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$19,130
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$4,764
Other Expense Adjustments$4,764
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$71,135
Fundraising Direct Expenses$19,130
Professional Fundraising Fees$4,764

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual dinner$71,135$71,135-$71,135
Total Events$71,135$71,135$19,130$52,005
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$2,473
Due to Coalition for Better Illinois-
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Citizen Action Illinois
EIN
36-4163480
Phone
3124272114
Address
2229 S Halsted Room 3rd flr, Chicago, IL 60608

Signing Officer

Name
John Cameron
Title
Secretary
Signed
2018-09-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lynda Delaforgue
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
4
Volunteers
4,600

Preparer

Firm
Rosetree & Company Ltd
Address
8831 Kenneth, Skokie, IL 60076
Preparer
Richard Rosenbaum
Phone
8476734010
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 182,426, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Educating the public on healthcare issues”

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IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$65,667
Liabilities
$10,093
Net assets
$55,574
Revenue
$512,673
Expenses
$454,557
Net income
$58,116
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.31$0.01$0.29$0.53$0.46$0.07
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.24$0.02$0.22$0.49$0.47$0.03
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.02$0.20$0.40$0.43$0.03
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.02$0.22$0.45$0.38$0.07
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.16$0.02$0.15$0.48$0.50$0.02
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.01$0.18$0.49$0.44$0.05
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.14$0.02$0.12$0.82$0.76$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.06$0.51$0.45$0.06
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.65$0.65$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.08$0.02$0.65$0.72$0.07
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.13$0.08$0.05$1.69$1.80$0.11
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.10$0.16$2.73$2.63$0.10
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.10$0.06$1.07
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.18$0.12$0.86