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Chicago Public Schools Student Science

EIN 36-6109340 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The mission of CPSSSF, Inc. is to foster Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ("STEM") education among Chicago Public Schools ("CPS") students by serving as a catalyst for the development of a cadre of -STEM literate students; empowering these students to engage in science and engineering practices; and providing these students with a public forum to present and have their work evaluated by professionals in specialized fields of study.

PO Box 803945Chicago, IL 60680

www.cpsscifair.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

13th percentile

-57%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

39th percentile

-10%

Faster asset growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

-7.2%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$263,421

Down $30,749 (-10%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$263,421

Down $30,749 (-10%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$73,460

Down $5,690 (-7.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$115,168

Down $2,570 (-2.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$41,708

Down $3,120 (-8.1%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth39th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $344,693Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $344,6932019Assets 2020: $333,455Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $333,4552020Assets 2021: $320,221Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $320,2212021Assets 2022: $332,758Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $332,7582022Assets 2023: $294,170Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $294,1702023Assets 2024: $263,421Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $263,4212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$263,421
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$263,421
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2019: $156,437Expenses 2019: $163,817Net Income 2019: -$7,3802019Revenue 2020: $107,957Expenses 2020: $119,195Net Income 2020: -$11,2382020Revenue 2021: $78,699Expenses 2021: $91,933Net Income 2021: -$13,2342021Revenue 2022: $106,828Expenses 2022: $94,265Net Income 2022: $12,5632022Revenue 2023: $79,150Expenses 2023: $117,738Net Income 2023: -$38,5882023Revenue 2024: $73,460Expenses 2024: $115,168Net Income 2024: -$41,7082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$73,460
Expenses$115,168
Net Income-$41,708
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$263,421
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$263,421
Revenue
$73,460
Expenses
$115,168
Net income
-$41,708
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.63$0.00$2.63$0.73$1.15$0.42
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.94$0.00$2.94$0.79$1.18$0.39
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.33$0.00$3.33$1.07$0.94$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.20$0.00$3.20$0.79$0.92$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.33$0.00$3.33$1.08$1.19$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.45$0.00$3.45$1.56$1.64$0.07
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Aug 10, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$73,460
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of CPSSSF, Inc. is to foster Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ("STEM") education among Chicago Public Schools ("CPS") students by serving as a catalyst for the development of a cadre of -STEM literate students; empowering these students to engage in science and engineering practices; and providing these students with a public forum to present and have their work evaluated by professionals in specialized fields of study.

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$294,170$263,421▼ $30,749
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$193,072$193,110▲ $38
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$101,098$70,311▼ $30,787
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$294,170$263,421▼ $30,749
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$294,170$263,421▼ $30,749
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$294,170$263,421▼ $30,749
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ruby Sheree Parnell BoothCPS Sector Bd Member Chair Special Awards
Carrie KaestnerCPS Sector Committees Chair
Paul ValaitisPresident
Kenneth Zdunek PhDCorporate Sector Board Member
Sylvia Nelson JordanCorporate Sector Board Member
Melvin Munsaka PhDCorporate Sector Board Secretary
Ethelene K HareCPS Sector Board Member
Glennie King PhDCPS Sector Board Member
Rita NelsonCPS Sector Board Member
Roy ColemanCPS Sector Board Member
Jacqueline M Di LorenzoCPS Sector Board Treasurer
Elizabeth CopperCPS Sector Executive Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$73,422
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$38
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$73,422
Change in Net Assets
$-41,708
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$64,245
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$50,923
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$50,923--$50,923
Conferences and Meetings$35,181--$35,181
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,100-$14,100
Office Expenses-$10,848-$10,848
Fees for Services Other-$4,116-$4,116
Total Functional Expenses$86,104$29,064$0$115,168
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying 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
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
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the Form 990 is assigned to the Executive Director and Treasurer. The Organization conducts meetings to discuss and review the Form 990 prior to its filing.”

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

“The Organization's Conflict of Interest Policy is part of its Bylaws. During the Organization's first meeting in September, Officers and Board Members are asked to disclose any possible conflict of interest that may arise. Officers and Board Members are mandated to report if there is any conflict of interest that may arise. Officers and Board Members are mandated to report if there is any conflict of interest involved. This conflict of interest is discussed during the meeting and then voted upon if it is acceptable.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and Financial Statements are available to the Public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chicago Public Schools Student Science Fair Inc
EIN
36-6109340
Phone
7734436789
Address
PO Box 803945, Chicago, IL 60680

Signing Officer

Name
Jacqueline Di Lorenzo
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7734436789
Signed
2025-08-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jacqueline Di Lorenzo
Formed
1955
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Icl LLC
Address
11 East Adams Street Suite 1650, Chicago, IL 60603
Preparer
James Hill
Phone
8003071008
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

“The mission of CPSSSF, Inc. is to foster Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ("STEM") education among Chicago Public Schools ("CPS") students by serving as a catalyst for the development of a cadre of -STEM literate students; empowering these students to engage in science and engineering practices; and providing these students with a public forum to present and have their work evaluated by professionals in specialized fields of study.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 8

“The prior period adjustment corrects an inadvertent understatement of the prior year's ending balance of cash non-interest bearing.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Science Fair Coordinator monitors Contribution/Grants for the Science Clubs in Chicago Public Schools. Invoices and billings for services and goods are approved prior to payment. The Treasurer issues checks only on approved debit requests and records disbursements (outgoing monies) into the Accounting system. Yearly reports describing how monies were used are distributed to Grantors. The depositing Treasurer receives and deposits in the appropriate bank account Contributions/Grants. The Treasurer records into the Accounting system Contributions/Grants Deposited. The Fund Solicitor and Specials Awards Chairperson sends acknowledgement letters to donors based on copies of contribution documents.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The mission of CPSSSF, Inc. is to foster Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ("STEM") education among Chicago Public Schools ("CPS") students by serving as a catalyst for the development of a cadre of -STEM literate students; empowering these students to engage in science and engineering practices; and providing these students with a public forum to present and have their work evaluated by professionals in specialized fields of study.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the Form 990 is assigned to the Executive Director and Treasurer. The Organization conducts meetings to discuss and review the Form 990 prior to its filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Organization's Conflict of Interest Policy is part of its Bylaws. During the Organization's first meeting in September, Officers and Board Members are asked to disclose any possible conflict of interest that may arise. Officers and Board Members are mandated to report if there is any conflict of interest that may arise. Officers and Board Members are mandated to report if there is any conflict of interest involved. This conflict of interest is discussed during the meeting and then voted upon if it is acceptable.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Governing documents and Financial Statements are available to the Public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The prior period adjustment corrects an inadvertent understatement of the prior year's ending balance of cash non-interest bearing.
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