Civic Intelligence

The Cara Program

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 36-4268095

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on Dec 07, 2015

Organization Profilewww.thecaraprogram.org

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237 S DesplainesChicago, IL 60661

(312) 798-3300

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.55x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

17th percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$166,502

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.7% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-7.4%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Down

$9,791,063

Down $780,119 (-7.4%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$6,438,955

Down $634,439 (-9.0%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$3,352,108

Down $145,680 (-4.2%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin17th percentile

Revenue

Down

$6,132,979

Down $1,146,413 (-16%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$6,767,418

Up $51,620 (+0.8%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$634,439

Down $1,198,033 (-213%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $11,128,941Liabilities 2010: $5,420,849Net Assets 2010: $5,708,0922010Assets 2011: $11,157,289Liabilities 2011: $5,884,489Net Assets 2011: $5,272,8002011Assets 2013: $10,306,577Liabilities 2013: $3,796,777Net Assets 2013: $6,509,8002013Assets 2014: $10,571,182Liabilities 2014: $3,497,788Net Assets 2014: $7,073,3942014Assets 2015: $9,791,063Liabilities 2015: $3,352,108Net Assets 2015: $6,438,9552015Assets 2016: $10,063,324Liabilities 2016: $3,483,156Net Assets 2016: $6,580,1682016Assets 2017: $11,587,815Liabilities 2017: $3,737,642Net Assets 2017: $7,850,1732017Assets 2018: $12,002,037Liabilities 2018: $3,544,069Net Assets 2018: $8,457,9682018Assets 2019: $11,341,019Liabilities 2019: $3,258,545Net Assets 2019: $8,082,4742019Assets 2020: $13,105,183Liabilities 2020: $4,624,548Net Assets 2020: $8,480,6352020Assets 2021: $14,262,035Liabilities 2021: $3,693,766Net Assets 2021: $10,568,2692021Assets 2022: $15,165,260Liabilities 2022: $4,848,937Net Assets 2022: $10,316,3232022Assets 2023: $15,398,039Liabilities 2023: $5,039,094Net Assets 2023: $10,358,9452023Assets 2024: $22,687,332Liabilities 2024: $4,874,329Net Assets 2024: $17,813,0032024Assets 2025: $26,522,087Liabilities 2025: $4,357,676Net Assets 2025: $22,164,4112025

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$9,791,063
Liabilities$3,352,108
Net Assets$6,438,955
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MExpenses 2010: $7,621,0862010Expenses 2011: $6,462,7172011Expenses 2013: $6,113,9492013Revenue 2014: $7,279,392Expenses 2014: $6,715,798Net Income 2014: $563,5942014Revenue 2015: $6,132,979Expenses 2015: $6,767,418Net Income 2015: -$634,4392015Revenue 2016: $7,020,962Expenses 2016: $6,879,749Net Income 2016: $141,2132016Revenue 2017: $9,662,720Expenses 2017: $8,392,715Net Income 2017: $1,270,0052017Revenue 2018: $9,911,415Expenses 2018: $9,303,620Net Income 2018: $607,7952018Revenue 2019: $9,630,436Expenses 2019: $10,005,930Net Income 2019: -$375,4942019Revenue 2020: $11,410,404Expenses 2020: $11,014,918Net Income 2020: $395,4862020Revenue 2021: $12,971,021Expenses 2021: $10,991,144Net Income 2021: $1,979,8772021Revenue 2022: $11,673,454Expenses 2022: $11,796,520Net Income 2022: -$123,0662022Revenue 2023: $12,735,070Expenses 2023: $12,734,641Net Income 2023: $4292023Revenue 2024: $22,768,907Expenses 2024: $15,419,503Net Income 2024: $7,349,4042024Revenue 2025: $20,870,682Expenses 2025: $16,565,889Net Income 2025: $4,304,7932025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$6,132,979
Expenses$6,767,418
Net Income-$634,439
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
Dec 7, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$6,393,684
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Build an inclusive economy by developing employment pathways to advance transformative individual and community success.

to assist homeless and at-risk individuals become self-sufficient

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,077,631$6,782,719▼ $294,912
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,116,597$1,327,742▼ $788,855
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$690,367$1,056,151▲ $365,784
Accounts Receivable$311,472$355,450▲ $43,978
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$119,749$139,321▲ $19,572
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$139,304$88,631▼ $50,673
Inventories for Sale or Use$86,125$16,005▼ $70,120
Total Assets$10,571,182$9,791,063▼ $780,119
Other Assets Total$29,937$25,044▼ $4,893
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$2,918,544$2,845,553▼ $72,991
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$352,832$284,506▼ $68,326
Other Liabilities$225,299$215,717▼ $9,582
Deferred Revenue$1,113$6,332▲ $5,219
Total Liabilities$3,497,788$3,352,108▼ $145,680
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$5,011,681$5,358,470▲ $346,789
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$2,061,713$1,080,485▼ $981,228
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,073,394$6,438,955▼ $634,439
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,571,182$9,791,063▼ $780,119

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$6,239,565$1,008,347$7,247,912
Equipment$542,953$1,232,115$1,775,068
Leasehold Improvements$0$21,919$21,919
Other Land Buildings$201$834$1,035
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Maria KimPresident/CEOFT$159,253$7,249$166,502
Carla Denison-BickettChief Financial OfficerFT$112,632$2,386$115,018

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bill ConroyChairman
Thomas OwensChairman Emeritus
Daniel BrennanDirector
Daniel RyanDirector
David RyanDirector
Jim MabieDirector
Katie MulcahyDirector
Kristin Carlson-VogenDirector
Maria LinDirector
Mark CarrollDirector
Peter KadensDirector
Robert RocheDirector
Ron ZinnermanDirector
Terry DiamondDirector
Tim HunterDirector
William SteinmetzDirector
Lance RussellSecretary
Jeffrey GalowichTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,816,469
Program Service Revenue
$2,268,936
Investment Income
$1,502
Other Revenue
$46,072
All Other Contributions
$2,844,616
Change in Net Assets
$-634,439

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 Table5,476$199,061Fair market value
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$48,380Fair market value
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$5,000Fair market value
Total Noncash Contributions5,478$252,441-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,132,979
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$8,670
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,141,649
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,132,979
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,596,312
Other Expenses$1,926,032
Total Fundraising Expense$757,693
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$245,074
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,638,319$515,079$393,739$3,547,137
Other Employee Benefits$439,548$75,789$49,686$565,023
Depreciation Depletion$292,101$73,224$56,865$422,190
Office Expenses$295,739$48,361$68,830$412,930
Occupancy$285,089$54,520$42,534$382,143
Payroll Taxes$213,045$37,504$24,088$274,637
Grants to Domestic Individuals$245,074--$245,074
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$83,725$88,500$10,024$182,249
Interest$74,457$26,904$20,762$122,123
Travel$103,912$3,181$1,077$108,170
All Other Expenses$41,653$3,209$15,286$60,148
Insurance$28,587$8,521$4,544$41,652
Fees for Services Accounting-$29,758-$29,758
Pension Plan Contributions$22,203$2,563$2,500$27,266
Advertising$12,332$1,090$13,104$26,526
Other Expenses$25,637$920$707$25,637
Fees for Services Other$5,892$3,559$558$10,009
Total Functional Expenses$5,037,043$972,682$757,693$6,767,418

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,776,088
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,767,418
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,767,418
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$8,670
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$183,170
Fundraising Direct Expenses$89,825
Gaming Gross Income$16,520
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Outing$169,055$90,660$1,400$89,260
Tribute to the Stars$95,745$50,790$30$50,760
Total Events$336,288$181,100$87,055$94,045
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Thomas OwensChairman EmeritusThe Organization receives significant cash contributions from the Owens Foundation ($351,255 for year ended ended 6/30/15) which is controlled by Mr. Thomas Owens, Chairman Emeritus.No$351,255
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Capital lease$119,233
Refundable advance$90,246
Accrued interest payable$6,238
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
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 2

“Katie Mulcahy, a member of the Board of Directors, is the daughter of the Chairman Emeritus, Thomas Owens. Dan Ryan and David Ryan are brothers and are both members of the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4

“The bylaws were amended to include the following: The Chairman Emeritus shall be a member of the Board of Directors. The Chairman Emeritus shall provide advice and counsel to the Chairman of the Board and to the President and other officers of the Corporation, and shall, in addition, have such further powers and perform such further duties as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, assign or delegate to him. To be eligible to be appointed as a Chairman Emeritus, such person must have been one of the founding directors and have served as the Chairman of the Board for no less than six (6) consecutive years. Any Chairman Emeritus shall be a voting member of the Board of Directors and a member of Executive Committee. The term of office for this position shall be three (3) years.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The return was reviewed by the President and CEO as well as the Treasurer after an extensive review by the CFO and Controller. The 990 was be provided to the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“At the start of each board meeting Directors are asked if there are any new conflicts to report. They are encouraged to report conflicts as they occur.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors reviews and approves the salary of the President of the Organization and compares it to other Chicago area not for profit organizations. Salaries of other staff members are regularly reviewed and compared to other not for profit organizations for fairness and competitiveness.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The audit report is posted on the Illinois Attorney General's website. Governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Cara Program
EIN
36-4268095
Phone
3127983300
Address
237 S Desplaines, Chicago, IL 60661

Signing Officer

Name
Maria Kim
Title
President & CEO
Phone
3127983300
Signed
2015-12-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maria Kim
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
371
Volunteers
400

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643
Preparer
Hugh J Ahern CPA
Phone
7737794720
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Line 5

“Number of Employees - The number of employees reported on Form 990 includes 315 2014 W-2s from payroll of TCP Staffing, LLC (FEIN 38-3859756) and 22 2014 W-2s from payroll of Cleanslate Chicago, LLC (FEIN 20-4914943). Both are single member LLCs and disregarded entities of The Cara Program.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“FIN 48 note from Audited Financial Statements The Cara Program was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The tax exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described in the first paragraph of Note 1. The Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax exempt purpose. Cleanslate Chicago, LLC and TCP Staffing, LLC are Limited Liability Companies. For tax purposes, they are treated as a disregarded entities and are included in Cara's financial statements and tax reporting. The Organizations' annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination for the years ending June 30, 2012 through 2015.”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10Maria Lin
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11Jim Mabie
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12Katie Mulcahy
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13Robert Roche
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm14Daniel Ryan
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm15David Ryan
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm16William Steinmetz
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm17Ron Zinnerman
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Treasurer
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IRS990/MissionDesc0The Cara Program prepares and inspires motivated individuals to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, transform their lives, strengthen our communities, and forge paths to real and lasting success.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Cleanslate Chicago, LLC (Cleanslate), a wholly-owned limited liability company that provides neighborhood beautification services to customers across Chicago, was created as vehicle for individuals with significant obstacles to employment - particularly individuals with criminal backgrounds - to gain on-the-job work experience and intensive support services through transitional jobs. Cleanslate is a complement to Cara and provides additional services and training opportunities for at-risk individuals. In 2013, Cleanslate expanded its line of business' to include used book resale and recycling. This line of business was discontinued in June 2015.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0TCP Staffing, LLC (TCP Staffing) was originally created to manage employment of students participating in the transitional jobs aspect of Cara. TCP Staffing employs students that are working transitional jobs for Cleanslate and Cara as well as select companies outside of the enterprise. In 2013, TCP Staffing expanded to be a contract staffing firm dedicated to sourcing quality candidates to fulfill critical entry-level positions within Chicago's growing job market by providing temporary and temporary to permanent opportunities.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$9,791,063
Liabilities
$3,352,108
Net assets
$6,438,955
Revenue
$6,132,979
Expenses
$6,767,418
Net income
-$634,439
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.5$4.36$22.2$20.9$16.6$4.30
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.7$4.87$17.8$22.8$15.4$7.35
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.4$5.04$10.4$12.7$12.7$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.2$4.85$10.3$11.7$11.8$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.3$3.69$10.6$13.0$11.0$1.98
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.1$4.62$8.48$11.4$11.0$0.40
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.3$3.26$8.08$9.63$10.0$0.38
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.0$3.54$8.46$9.91$9.30$0.61
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.6$3.74$7.85$9.66$8.39$1.27
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.1$3.48$6.58$7.02$6.88$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.79$3.35$6.44$6.13$6.77$0.63
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.6$3.50$7.07$7.28$6.72$0.56
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.3$3.80$6.51$6.11
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.2$5.88$5.27$6.46
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.1$5.42$5.71$7.62