Civic Intelligence

Citizen Action Illinois

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 36-4163480

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 13, 2019

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

66th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

53rd percentile

7.5%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$105,561

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.9% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

96th percentile

108%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

60%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Up

$136,709

Up $71,042 (+108%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$116,867

Up $61,293 (+110%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$19,842

Up $9,749 (+97%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin53rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$820,410

Up $307,737 (+60%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$759,117

Up $304,560 (+67%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$61,293

Up $3,177 (+5.5%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th 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

2018

Assets$136,709
Liabilities$19,842
Net Assets$116,867
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st 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

2018

Revenue$820,410
Expenses$759,117
Net Income$61,293
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 13, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$844,913
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$63,839$132,079▲ $68,240
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$328$4,030▲ $3,702
Accounts Receivable$1,500$600▼ $900
Total Assets$65,667$136,709▲ $71,042
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,620$19,842▲ $12,222
Other Liabilities$2,473--
Total Liabilities$10,093$19,842▲ $9,749
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$55,574$116,867▲ $61,293
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$55,574$116,867▲ $61,293
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$65,667$136,709▲ $71,042
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
William McNaryCo-directorFT$105,561$105,561
Lynda DelaforgueCo-directorFT$88,988$88,988

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$744,621
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$75,789
All Other Contributions
$744,621
Change in Net Assets
$61,293
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$447,172
Other Expenses$299,925
Total Fundraising Expense$24,454
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$12,020
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$173,149$11,673$9,727$194,549
Other Salaries and Wages$160,103$10,793$8,995$179,891
Other Employee Benefits$34,776$2,344$1,954$39,074
Payroll Taxes$29,956$2,019$1,683$33,658
Fees for Services Management$10,895$735$612$12,242
Grants to Domestic Orgs$12,020--$12,020
Office Expenses$10,186$687$572$11,445
Travel$9,298$627$522$10,447
Information Technology-$8,190-$8,190
Insurance$3,517$237$198$3,952
Other Expenses$3,391$229$191$3,811
Conferences and Meetings-$3,172-$3,172
Total Functional Expenses$693,957$40,706$24,454$759,117
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Coalition for a Better Illinois 6Somerville, MA--$11,000
ActBlue---$1,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$100,292
Fundraising Direct Expenses$24,503
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual dinner$100,292$100,292$2,457$97,835
Total Events$100,292$100,292$24,503$75,789
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign 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
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
Julie Sampson
Title
Codirector
Signed
2019-11-13
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
5
Volunteers
60

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 201,705, Grants and allocations 91,000, Revenue 0 Educating the public on healthcare issues”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 1,651, Grants and allocations 2,000, Revenue 0 Miscellaneous activities”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$136,709
Liabilities
$19,842
Net assets
$116,867
Revenue
$820,410
Expenses
$759,117
Net income
$61,293
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
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.02$0.12$0.82$0.76$0.06
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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
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