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Americans for Effective Law Enforcement Inc

EIN 36-6140171 • 501(c)3 • Skokie, IL

Profile

Americans for effective law enforcement, inc. Is a research driven educational organization that produces and disseminates legal information through traditional seminars, via electronic media and direct contact.

4957 Oakton Street 283Skokie, IL 60077

www.aele.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

38th percentile

-0.1%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-9.7%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

9.7%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Down

$655,462

Down $52,122 (-7.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$134,308

Down $24,799 (-16%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$521,154

Down $27,323 (-5.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$370,679

Up $47,075 (+15%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$371,153

Down $22,249 (-5.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$474

Up $69,324 (+99%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2019: $862,672Liabilities 2019: $215,433Net Assets 2019: $647,2392019Assets 2020: $769,201Liabilities 2020: $41,504Net Assets 2020: $727,6972020Assets 2021: $891,395Liabilities 2021: $155,013Net Assets 2021: $736,3822021Assets 2022: $724,306Liabilities 2022: $125,511Net Assets 2022: $598,7952022Assets 2023: $707,584Liabilities 2023: $159,107Net Assets 2023: $548,4772023Assets 2024: $655,462Liabilities 2024: $134,308Net Assets 2024: $521,1542024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$655,462
Liabilities$134,308
Net Assets$521,154
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2019: $500,059Expenses 2019: $453,225Net Income 2019: $46,8342019Revenue 2020: $370,077Expenses 2020: $331,660Net Income 2020: $38,4172020Revenue 2021: $280,821Expenses 2021: $255,613Net Income 2021: $25,2082021Revenue 2022: $327,918Expenses 2022: $337,883Net Income 2022: -$9,9652022Revenue 2023: $323,604Expenses 2023: $393,402Net Income 2023: -$69,7982023Revenue 2024: $370,679Expenses 2024: $371,153Net Income 2024: -$4742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$370,679
Expenses$371,153
Net Income-$474
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$655,462
Liabilities
$134,308
Net assets
$521,154
Revenue
$370,679
Expenses
$371,153
Net income
-$474
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.55$1.34$5.21$3.71$3.71$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.08$1.59$5.48$3.24$3.93$0.70
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.24$1.26$5.99$3.28$3.38$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.91$1.55$7.36$2.81$2.56$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.69$0.42$7.28$3.70$3.32$0.38
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.63$2.15$6.47$5.00$4.53$0.47
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 2, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,085,337
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Americans for effective law enforcement, inc. Is a research driven educational organization that produces and disseminates legal information through traditional seminars, via electronic media and direct contact.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$111,540$707,758▲ $596,218
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$630,776$0▼ $630,776
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$109,404$88,157▼ $21,247
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,408$21,352▲ $15,944
Accounts Receivable$24,745$18,225▼ $6,520
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$482$161▼ $321
Total Assets$707,584$655,462▼ $52,122
Other Assets Total$-174,771$-180,191▼ $5,420
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$126,040$92,500▼ $33,540
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,967$32,364▲ $2,397
Other Liabilities$3,100$9,444▲ $6,344
Total Liabilities$159,107$134,308▼ $24,799
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$548,477$521,154▼ $27,323
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$548,477$521,154▼ $27,323
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$707,584$655,462▼ $52,122

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$3,000$3,000
Equipment$161$1,447$1,608
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Helen FinkelBusiness ManagerFT$62,628$62,628

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chet EppersonPresident
Daniel HalesDirector
Dennis HarrisonDirector
Emory PlittDirector
Mike DalkeDirector
Wayne W SchmidtDirector
Chris AlbertTreasurer
Alan C YoungsVP/secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$245,882
Investment Income
$88,623
Other Revenue
$36,174
Change in Net Assets
$-474

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$364,094
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$6,585
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-16,386
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$347,708
Total Revenue per Form 990
$370,679
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$219,166
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$151,987
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$64,675$61,750-$126,425
Other Employee Benefits$8,248$7,799-$16,047
All Other Expenses$10,857$2,376-$13,233
Fees for Services Other$345$9,995-$10,340
Payroll Taxes$4,853$4,662-$9,515
Other Expenses$177,697$6,225-$6,225
Office Expenses-$1,710-$1,710
Depreciation Depletion-$321-$321
Travel$218--$218
Total Functional Expenses$266,893$104,260$0$371,153

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$375,031
Total Expenses per Form 990$371,153
Expenses per Audited Statements$364,568
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$10,463
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$6,585
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Income Tax Payable$9,444
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 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
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 B, Line 11B

“A copy of form 990 and 990-t is provided to the executive director and representatives of the board of directors, who review the form 990 before filing.”

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

“For each interest disclosed, the board will determine whether to : (a) take no action; (b) assure full disclosure to aele's accountants; (c) ask the person to recuse from participation in related discussions or decisions; or (d) ask the person to resign from his or her position. Aele's executive director and business manager will monitor proposed or ongoing transactions for conflict of interest and disclose them to the board of directors in order to deal with potential or actual conflicts, whether discovered before or after the transaction occurred.”

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

“Compensation process for officers: the compensation of the person is reviewed and approved by the board of directors, provided that persons with conflict of interest with respect to the compensation arrangement, are not involved in this review and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents disclosure explanation all governing documents, policies and financial statements are available on american for effective law enforcement, inc.'s website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Americans for Effective Law
EIN
36-6140171
Phone
8007632802
Address
4957 OAKTON STREET 283, SKOKIE, IL 60077

Signing Officer

Name
Helen Finkle
Title
Director
Phone
8007632802
Signed
2025-09-02

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chet Epperson
Formed
1966
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Cheryl Rohlfs & Associates Ltd
Address
401 HUEHL ROAD SUITE 1E, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Preparer
Cheryl K Rohlfs CPA
Phone
8477539200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Federal ubit taxes -10,463.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FEDERAL TAXES ON UBIT”

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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04853
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt09515
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt05408
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt021352
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0CHET EPPERSON
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt14752
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt00
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt014481
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0276280
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-69798
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0139185
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0393402
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0323604
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-474
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt035579
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0335045
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IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0707758
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt088568
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt032843
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt049151
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt017790
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt010594
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt0198946
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0245882
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0276280
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0272858
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0178815
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0307047
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt01280882
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt088568
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt032843
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt049151
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt017790
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt010594
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt0198946
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.12540
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.07290
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt035579
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt014481
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt05909
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt012726
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt011766
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/TotalAmt080461
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0595
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt02532
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt03127
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.82190
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.88970
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt01303882
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0245882
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0276280
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0272858
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0201815
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0307047
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt01303882
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0370624
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0323604
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0327918
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0234863
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0329407
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt01586416
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt01447
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01608
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt010463
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt06585
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0364568
IRS990ScheduleD/InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt06585
IRS990ScheduleD/InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt06585
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt0-16386
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt010463
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt03000
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt03000
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt09444
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0INCOME TAX PAYABLE
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0-16386
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt06585
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0364094
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FEDERAL TAXES ON UBIT
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0371153
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt09444
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0370679
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0347708
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0375031
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A COPY OF FORM 990 AND 990-T IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FOR EACH INTEREST DISCLOSED, THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TO : (A) TAKE NO ACTION; (B) ASSURE FULL DISCLOSURE TO AELE'S ACCOUNTANTS; (C) ASK THE PERSON TO RECUSE FROM PARTICIPATION IN RELATED DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS; OR (D) ASK THE PERSON TO RESIGN FROM HIS OR HER POSITION. AELE'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BUSINESS MANAGER WILL MONITOR PROPOSED OR ONGOING TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSE THEM TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ORDER TO DEAL WITH POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS, WHETHER DISCOVERED BEFORE OR AFTER THE TRANSACTION OCCURRED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS: THE COMPENSATION OF THE PERSON IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PROVIDED THAT PERSONS WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT, ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THIS REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON AMERICAN FOR EFFECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT, INC.'S WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FEDERAL UBIT TAXES -10,463.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEARS.
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 15B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0IL
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0707584
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0655462
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0707584
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0655462
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt02
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0104260
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0266893
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0371153
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt035579
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt0159107
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt0134308
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0159107

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