Liabilities / Assets
35th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.
The History Makers
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 36-4328170
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.03x
Liabilities / Revenue
36th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
2nd percentile
Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 20.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
2nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
2nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$1,157,983
Down $1,122,053 (-49%) from 2014
Net Assets
Down$1,119,236
Down $1,135,086 (-50%) from 2014
Liabilities
Up$38,747
Up $13,033 (+51%) from 2014
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$729,934
Down $2,559,910 (-78%) from 2014
Expenses
Down$1,865,020
Down $157,586 (-7.8%) from 2014
Net Income
Down-$1,135,086
Down $2,402,324 (-190%) from 2014
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
- Signed
- Nov 14, 2016
- Return Version
- 2015v2.1
- Gross Receipts
- $729,934
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The historymakers inc. (the company) was established as a not-for-profit corporation organized under illinois law to video record through first person narratives the stories of african american historymakers for the sole purpose of developing a publicly accessible video and oral history archive. The company's support comes from individuals, corporate and individual foundations and the state of illinois. In addition, the company holds fund raising events to increase awareness of the goals of the company. As of december 31, 2010 the historymakers archive contains over 2,000 videotaped oral history interviews.
The historymakers is a national, 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution committed to preserving, developing and providing easy access to an internationally recognized archival collection of thousands of african american video oral histories.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,481,265 | $727,311 | ▼ $753,954 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $310,994 | - | - |
| Accounts Receivable | $200,000 | $200,000 | → $0 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $187,455 | $127,550 | ▼ $59,905 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $100,322 | $103,122 | ▲ $2,800 |
| Total Assets | $2,280,036 | $1,157,983 | ▼ $1,122,053 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $25,714 | $38,747 | ▲ $13,033 |
| Total Liabilities | $25,714 | $38,747 | ▲ $13,033 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $2,254,322 | $1,119,236 | ▼ $1,135,086 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $2,254,322 | $1,119,236 | ▼ $1,135,086 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $2,280,036 | $1,157,983 | ▼ $1,122,053 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $87,344 | $295,514 | $382,858 |
| Buildings | $15,778 | $4,152 | $19,930 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julieanna Richardson | Executive Director | FT | $150,000 | $150,000 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Al B Reid | Director |
| Andrea L Taylor | Director |
| Antoinette Cook Bush | Director |
| B Joseph White | Director |
| Chris Simmons | Director |
| George Billicic | Director |
| Kelly Mcnamra Corley | Director |
| Shannon L Schuyler | Director |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $724,908
- Program Service Revenue
- $4,281
- Investment Income
- $745
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $721,248
- Change in Net Assets
- $-1,135,086
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $729,934
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $0
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $0
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $729,934
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $729,934
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $1,424,234 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $440,786 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $202,998 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $290,919 | $61,710 | $88,157 | $440,786 |
| All Other Expenses | $214,262 | $51,688 | $51,763 | $317,713 |
| Occupancy | $114,840 | $24,360 | $34,800 | $174,000 |
| Other Expenses | $62,960 | $11,008 | $15,726 | $62,960 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $27,447 | $5,822 | $8,317 | $41,586 |
| Information Technology | $32,121 | - | - | $32,121 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $8,825 | $1,872 | $2,674 | $13,371 |
| Office Expenses | $5,151 | $1,093 | $1,561 | $7,805 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,504,469 | $157,553 | $202,998 | $1,865,020 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,865,020 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,865,020 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,865,020 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Interested-Person Transactions
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julieanna Richardson | Executive Director and Landlord | The Organization Leases Its Facility From an Entity That Is Owned by the Executive Director. the Lease Is at the Fair Market Value for Comparable Property in the Chicago Area | No | $174,000 |
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
- Yes
- 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
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11
“A copy of the form 990 is emailed to the board of directors prior to filing.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“The organization defines an operating policy on all matter that might lead to a conflict. This is communicated to board members annually. Each board member acknowledges their understanding of the policy by signing the conflict of interest policy.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A
“Determination of the ceo's salary is determined by the board of directors and comparability data.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Upon written request the documents are available for mailing or pick-up.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The History Makers
- EIN
- 36-4328170
- Phone
- 3126741900
- Address
- 1900 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60616
Signing Officer
- Name
- Julieanna Richardson
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 3126741900
- Signed
- 2016-11-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Julieanna Richardson
- Formed
- 1999
- Legal Domicile
- Il
- Voting Board Members
- 9
- Independent Board Members
- 8
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Horwich Coleman Levin LLC
- Address
- 125 S WACKER DRIVE STE 1500, CHICAGO, IL 60606-4477
- Preparer
- Julian G Coleman
- Phone
- 3123410100
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Insurance: program service expenses 27,564. Management and general expenses 5,847. Fundraising expenses 8,353. Total expenses 41,764. Meals and entertainment: program service expenses 36,387. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 36,387. Office maintenance: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 27,664. Fundraising expenses 2,406. Total expenses 30,070. It & software expense: program service expenses 15,686. Management and general expenses 3,327. Fundraising expenses 4,753. Total expenses 23,766. Special projects: program service expenses 23,260. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,260. Speaker expense: program service expenses 20,437. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,437. Office supplies: program service expenses 12,765. Management and general expenses 2,708. Fundraising expenses 3,868. Total expenses 19,341. Utilities: program service expenses 11,625. Management and general expenses 2,466. Fundraising expenses 3,523. Total expenses 17,614. Fund raising cost: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 15,034. Total expenses 15,034. Postage and delivery: program service expenses 9,344. Management and general expenses 1,982. Fundraising expenses 2,832. Total expenses 14,158. Equipment rental: program service expenses 9,315. Management and general expenses 1,976. Fundraising expenses 2,823. Total expenses 14,114. Crew services: program service expenses 7,501. Management and general expenses 1,591. Fundraising expenses 2,273. Total expenses 11,365. Archival supplies: program service expenses 8,999. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,999. Gifts: program service expenses 5,091. Management and general expenses 1,080. Fundraising expenses 1,543. Total expenses 7,714. Phone: program service expenses 4,862. Management and general expenses 1,031. Fundraising expenses 1,473. Total expenses 7,366. Interview expense: program service expenses 6,230. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,230. Production: program service expenses 4,597. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,597. Credit card fees: program service expenses 2,328. Management and general expenses 494. Fundraising expenses 706. Total expenses 3,528. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 1,573. Management and general expenses 334. Fundraising expenses 477. Total expenses 2,384. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 1,359. Management and general expenses 288. Fundraising expenses 412. Total expenses 2,059. Equipment purchase: program service expenses 894. Management and general expenses 190. Fundraising expenses 271. Total expenses 1,355. Contract organizations: program service expenses 858. Management and general expenses 182. Fundraising expenses 260. Total expenses 1,300. Parking and taxi: program service expenses 769. Management and general expenses 163. Fundraising expenses 233. Total expenses 1,165. Vault storage: program service expenses 1,093. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,093. Contractual services: program service expenses 502. Management and general expenses 106. Fundraising expenses 152. Total expenses 760. Auto expense: program service expenses 403. Management and general expenses 85. Fundraising expenses 122. Total expenses 610. Miscellaneous expense: program service expenses 339. Management and general expenses 72. Fundraising expenses 103. Total expenses 514. Printing: program service expenses 297. Management and general expenses 63. Fundraising expenses 90. Total expenses 450. Book fees: program service expenses 184. Management and general expenses 39. Fundraising expenses 56. Total expenses 279.”
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
“Form 990 part xii, line 2c: the organization's oversight process has not changed from the prior to the current tax year.”
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| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | THE HISTORYMAKERS INC. (THE COMPANY) WAS ESTABLISHED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER ILLINOIS LAW TO VIDEO RECORD THROUGH FIRST PERSON NARRATIVES THE STORIES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORYMAKERS FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE VIDEO AND ORAL HISTORY ARCHIVE. THE COMPANY'S SUPPORT COMES FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL FOUNDATIONS AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. IN ADDITION, THE COMPANY HOLDS FUND RAISING EVENTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE GOALS OF THE COMPANY. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 THE HISTORYMAKERS ARCHIVE CONTAINS OVER 2,000 VIDEOTAPED ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS. |
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| IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION LEASES ITS FACILITY FROM AN ENTITY THAT IS OWNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE LEASE IS AT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR COMPARABLE PROPERTY IN THE CHICAGO AREA |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE ORGANIZATION DEFINES AN OPERATING POLICY ON ALL MATTER THAT MIGHT LEAD TO A CONFLICT. THIS IS COMMUNICATED TO BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY. EACH BOARD MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICY BY SIGNING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | DETERMINATION OF THE CEO'S SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMPARABILITY DATA. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | UPON WRITTEN REQUEST THE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MAILING OR PICK-UP. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | INSURANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 27,564. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,847. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 8,353. TOTAL EXPENSES 41,764. MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 36,387. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 36,387. OFFICE MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 27,664. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,406. TOTAL EXPENSES 30,070. IT & SOFTWARE EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,686. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,327. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,753. TOTAL EXPENSES 23,766. SPECIAL PROJECTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 23,260. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 23,260. SPEAKER EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 20,437. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 20,437. OFFICE SUPPLIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 12,765. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,708. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,868. TOTAL EXPENSES 19,341. UTILITIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,625. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,466. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,523. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,614. FUND RAISING COST: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 15,034. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,034. POSTAGE AND DELIVERY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,344. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,982. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,832. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,158. EQUIPMENT RENTAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,315. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,976. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,823. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,114. CREW SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,501. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,591. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,273. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,365. ARCHIVAL SUPPLIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,999. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,999. GIFTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,091. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,080. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,543. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,714. PHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,862. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,031. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,473. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,366. INTERVIEW EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,230. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,230. PRODUCTION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,597. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,597. CREDIT CARD FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,328. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 494. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 706. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,528. PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,573. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 334. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 477. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,384. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,359. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 288. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 412. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,059. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 894. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 190. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 271. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,355. CONTRACT ORGANIZATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 858. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 182. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 260. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,300. PARKING AND TAXI: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 769. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 163. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 233. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,165. VAULT STORAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,093. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,093. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 502. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 106. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 152. TOTAL EXPENSES 760. AUTO EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 403. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 85. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 122. TOTAL EXPENSES 610. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 339. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 72. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 103. TOTAL EXPENSES 514. PRINTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 297. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 63. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 90. TOTAL EXPENSES 450. BOOK FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 184. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 39. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 56. TOTAL EXPENSES 279. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | FORM 990 PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR TO THE CURRENT TAX YEAR. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: |
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,157,983
- Liabilities
- $38,747
- Net assets
- $1,119,236
- Revenue
- $729,934
- Expenses
- $1,865,020
- Net income
- -$1,135,086