Civic Intelligence

Reform for Illinois

EIN 36-4423884 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Conducts research and advocates reforms to promote public participation in government, addresses the role of money in politics, and encourages integrity, accountability and transparency in government.

230 E Ohio Street Suite 410-1459Chicago, IL 60611

www.ilcampaign.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

74th percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$89,000

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 36.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

66th percentile

8.0%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$351,775

Up $25,907 (+8.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$118,513

Down $20,679 (-15%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$233,262

Up $46,586 (+25%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Up

$241,561

Up $73,374 (+44%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$194,975

Up $222 (+0.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$46,586

Up $73,152 (+275%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $200,305Liabilities 2013: $96,878Net Assets 2013: $103,4272013Assets 2014: $96,696Liabilities 2014: $3,270Net Assets 2014: $93,4262014Assets 2015: $132,542Liabilities 2015: $5,846Net Assets 2015: $126,6962015Assets 2016: $149,085Liabilities 2016: $367Net Assets 2016: $148,7182016Assets 2017: $180,280Liabilities 2017: $1,251Net Assets 2017: $179,0292017Assets 2019: $233,271Liabilities 2019: $7,602Net Assets 2019: $225,6692019Assets 2020: $337,927Liabilities 2020: $162,394Net Assets 2020: $175,5332020Assets 2021: $430,278Liabilities 2021: $163,057Net Assets 2021: $267,2212021Assets 2022: $337,577Liabilities 2022: $124,335Net Assets 2022: $213,2422022Assets 2023: $325,868Liabilities 2023: $139,192Net Assets 2023: $186,6762023Assets 2024: $351,775Liabilities 2024: $118,513Net Assets 2024: $233,2622024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$351,775
Liabilities$118,513
Net Assets$233,262
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2013: $425,3932013Revenue 2014: $190,701Expenses 2014: $200,702Net Income 2014: -$10,0012014Revenue 2015: $205,142Expenses 2015: $171,872Net Income 2015: $33,2702015Revenue 2016: $181,340Expenses 2016: $159,318Net Income 2016: $22,0222016Revenue 2017: $170,728Expenses 2017: $140,417Net Income 2017: $30,3112017Revenue 2019: $284,238Expenses 2019: $284,216Net Income 2019: $222019Revenue 2020: $171,459Expenses 2020: $221,595Net Income 2020: -$50,1362020Revenue 2021: $269,201Expenses 2021: $177,513Net Income 2021: $91,6882021Revenue 2022: $132,233Expenses 2022: $186,212Net Income 2022: -$53,9792022Revenue 2023: $168,187Expenses 2023: $194,753Net Income 2023: -$26,5662023Revenue 2024: $241,561Expenses 2024: $194,975Net Income 2024: $46,5862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$241,561
Expenses$194,975
Net Income$46,586
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$351,775
Liabilities
$118,513
Net assets
$233,262
Revenue
$241,561
Expenses
$194,975
Net income
$46,586
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.52$1.19$2.33$2.42$1.95$0.47
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.26$1.39$1.87$1.68$1.95$0.27
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.38$1.24$2.13$1.32$1.86$0.54
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.30$1.63$2.67$2.69$1.78$0.92
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.38$1.62$1.76$1.71$2.22$0.50
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.08$2.26$2.84$2.84$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.80$0.01$1.79$1.71$1.40$0.30
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.49$0.00$1.49$1.81$1.59$0.22
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.06$1.27$2.05$1.72$0.33
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.03$0.93$1.91$2.01$0.10
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.00$0.97$1.03$4.25
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$248,967
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Conducts research on government trends, advocates reforms and hosts educational events to promote public participation in government, addresses the role of money in politics, and encourges integrity, accountability, and transparency in government.

Conducts research on governmental trends, advocates reforms and hosts educational events to promote public participation in government. Addresses the role of money in politics, and encourages integrity, accountability, and transparency in government.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$325,868$351,775▲ $25,907
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$325,868$351,775▲ $25,907
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$120,151$117,079▼ $3,072
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,041$1,434▼ $17,607
Total Liabilities$139,192$118,513▼ $20,679
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$186,676$233,262▲ $46,586
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$186,676$233,262▲ $46,586
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$325,868$351,775▲ $25,907
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Alisa KaplanExecutive DirectorFT$89,000$89,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David MeltonPresident
Ben PageDirector
Carl JohnsonDirector
David OrrDirector
Jaylin D McclintonDirector
Oren JacobsonDirector
Sarah BruneDirector
Dana J PownallSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$234,011
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$12,156
Other Revenue
$-4,606
All Other Contributions
$203,612
Change in Net Assets
$46,586
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$152,963
Other Expenses$42,012
Total Fundraising Expense$28,169
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$76,540$3,440$6,021$86,001
Other Salaries and Wages$40,940$1,840$3,220$46,000
Fees for Services Other$662-$14,500$15,162
Payroll Taxes$9,398$422$739$10,559
Other Employee Benefits$9,259$416$728$10,403
Fees for Services Lobbying$4,895$220$385$5,500
Fees for Services Accounting$4,588$206$361$5,155
Interest$2,905$131$229$3,265
Insurance$2,436$109$192$2,737
All Other Expenses$1,676$75$132$1,883
Other Expenses$763$34$60$857
Office Expenses$516$23$41$580
Total Functional Expenses$159,662$7,144$28,169$194,975
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,406
Fundraising Gross Income$2,800
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event I$33,199$2,800$7,406$-4,606
Total Events$33,199$2,800$7,406$-4,606
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
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 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by the executive director, treasurer and the taxpreparer.a copy of the 990 is provided to all members of the board before being filed.”

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

“Every year each board member is required to review and sign a conflict of interest policy form.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The executive committee reviews the donors form policy (a nonprofit resource) and determines the salary for the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Reform for illinois maintains a public file and all of these documents are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Reform for Illinois
EIN
36-4423884
Phone
3124361274
Address
230 E OHIO STREET SUITE 410-1459, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Signing Officer

Name
Alisa Kaplan
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
George J Bahramis & Co Pc
Address
236 WAUKEGAN RD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025
Preparer
George J Bahramis CPA
Phone
8474869800
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0IN ORDER TO FURTHER EDUCATE VOTERS ON REFORM ISSUES, WE HOST FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGO AREA. TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM,STRENGTHENING CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS, REDISTRICTING REFORM, CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE POLICIES, AND MILLENNIAL ENGAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT. THE EVENTS ARE HELD AT LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND FEATURE EXPERT PANELISTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TREASURER AND THE TAXPREPARER.A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD BEFORE BEING FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EVERY YEAR EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DONORS FORM POLICY (A NONPROFIT RESOURCE) AND DETERMINES THE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3REFORM FOR ILLINOIS MAINTAINS A PUBLIC FILE AND ALL OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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