Civic Intelligence

Choose Chicago Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 45-4847768

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 15, 2022

Organization ProfileN/A
301 East Cermak RoadChicago, IL 60616

(312) 567-8500

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

37th percentile

5.5%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$330,646

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

76th percentile

29%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

3291%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$859,781

Up $191,243 (+29%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$759,746

Up $141,208 (+23%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$100,035

Up $50,035 (+100%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,550,000

Up $2,474,812 (+3291%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$2,408,872

Up $2,376,455 (+7331%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$141,128

Up $98,357 (+230%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2012: $233,094Liabilities 2012: $249,919Net Assets 2012: -$16,8252012Assets 2013: $1,150Liabilities 2013: $20,297Net Assets 2013: -$19,1472013Assets 2014: $212,077Liabilities 2014: $239,647Net Assets 2014: -$27,5702014Assets 2015: $127,601Liabilities 2015: $51,200Net Assets 2015: $76,4012015Assets 2016: $283,060Liabilities 2016: $35Net Assets 2016: $283,0252016Assets 2017: $394,278Liabilities 2017: $56,250Net Assets 2017: $338,0282017Assets 2018: $493,825Liabilities 2018: $56,321Net Assets 2018: $437,5042018Assets 2019: $651,554Liabilities 2019: $75,741Net Assets 2019: $575,8132019Assets 2020: $668,538Liabilities 2020: $50,000Net Assets 2020: $618,5382020Assets 2021: $859,781Liabilities 2021: $100,035Net Assets 2021: $759,7462021Assets 2022: $625,943Liabilities 2022: $35Net Assets 2022: $625,9082022Assets 2023: $8,510,181Liabilities 2023: $210Net Assets 2023: $8,509,9712023Assets 2024: $782,051Liabilities 2024: $1,733Net Assets 2024: $780,3182024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$859,781
Liabilities$100,035
Net Assets$759,746
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth100th percentile

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

$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2012: $350,000Expenses 2012: $366,825Net Income 2012: -$16,8252012Revenue 2013: $14,500Expenses 2013: $16,822Net Income 2013: -$2,3222013Revenue 2014: $181,978Expenses 2014: $190,401Net Income 2014: -$8,4232014Revenue 2015: $770,086Expenses 2015: $666,114Net Income 2015: $103,9722015Revenue 2016: $278,708Expenses 2016: $72,084Net Income 2016: $206,6242016Revenue 2017: $59,056Expenses 2017: $4,053Net Income 2017: $55,0032017Revenue 2018: $102,108Expenses 2018: $2,632Net Income 2018: $99,4762018Revenue 2019: $150,411Expenses 2019: $12,102Net Income 2019: $138,3092019Revenue 2020: $75,188Expenses 2020: $32,417Net Income 2020: $42,7712020Revenue 2021: $2,550,000Expenses 2021: $2,408,872Net Income 2021: $141,1282021Revenue 2022: $7,748Expenses 2022: $141,552Net Income 2022: -$133,8042022Revenue 2023: $8,093,782Expenses 2023: $209,719Net Income 2023: $7,884,0632023Revenue 2024: $9,234,883Expenses 2024: $16,964,535Net Income 2024: -$7,729,6522024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$2,550,000
Expenses$2,408,872
Net Income$141,128
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$2,550,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Choose Chicago Foundation accelerates the civic, cultural, and economic growth of Chicago through travel and tourism initiatives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$385,542$576,785▲ $191,243
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$282,996$282,996→ $0
Total Assets$668,538$859,781▲ $191,243
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$100,035-
Deferred Revenue$50,000$0▼ $50,000
Total Liabilities$50,000$100,035▲ $50,035
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$618,538$759,746▲ $141,208
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$618,538$759,746▲ $141,208
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$668,538$859,781▲ $191,243
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
Marc AndersonCOO$140,417$140,417

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David WhitakerCEO
W James MeyerCFO
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,550,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,550,000
Change in Net Assets
$141,128
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,364,338
Other Expenses$44,534
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$2,364,338--$2,364,338
Fees for Services Legal-$33,045-$33,045
Insurance-$4,469-$4,469
Other Expenses-$665-$665
Office Expenses-$340-$340
Fees for Services Accounting-$15-$15
Total Functional Expenses$2,364,338$44,534$0$2,408,872
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Puerto Rican Cultural CenterChicago, IL501c3Improvements of a Public Way$255,500
Back of the Yards Neighborhood CouncilChicago, IL501c3Improvements of a Public Way$250,000
Rogers Park Business AllianceChicago, IL501c6Improvements of a Public Way$250,000
South Chicago Parents and FriendsChicago, IL501c6Improvements of a Public Way$250,000
Uptown UnitedChicago, IL501c3Improvements of a Public Way$250,000
Greater Chatham InitiativeChicago, IL501c6Improvements of a Public Way$220,000
Northwest Side Community Development CorporationChicago, IL501c3Improvements of a Public Way$220,000
Austin Chamber of CommerceAustin, TX501c6Improvements of a Public Way$142,800
Little Village Community FoundationChicago, IL501c3Improvements of a Public Way$100,000
West Ridget Chamber of CommerceChicago, IL501c6Improvements of a Public Way$100,000
Morgan Park Beverly Hills Business AssociationChicago, IL501c6Improvements of a Public Way$75,000
Logan Square Chamber of CommerceChicago, IL501c6Improvements of a Public Way$73,000
Woodlawn Chamber of CommerceChicago, IL501c6Improvements of a Public Way$67,000
Lakeview East Chamber of CommerceChicago, IL501c6Improvements of a Public Way$50,000
South Shore Chamber of CommerceChicago, IL501c6Improvements of a Public Way$50,000
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
Audit committee
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Choose chicago foundation is a subsidiary of chicago convention and tourism bureau, inc d/b/a choose chicago (an illinois 501(c)(6) exempt organization) in which the ceo of choose chicago foundation is also the ceo of choose chicago.”

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

“The organization provides a copy of form 990 to the members of the governing body, who review and discuss issues related to form 990. Any explanation is discussed with the independent auditors also and when it is in full compliance the tax returns are filed with the authorities.”

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

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy. The employees and the govern in g body members are required to sign and acknowledge the policy. The organization monitors compliance and updates every year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization maintains a website to provide information to the public. The information about the organization and its governance is also provided to the public only upon request. The organization's form 990 is also available on guidestar's website and the illinois attorney general website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Choose Chicago Foundation
EIN
45-4847768
Phone
3125678500
Address
301 EAST CERMAK ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Signing Officer

Name
James Meyer
Title
CEO and CFO
Phone
3125678500
Signed
2022-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Meyer
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Mitchell & Titus Llp
Address
80 PINE STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10005
Preparer
Frederick E Davis Jr
Phone
2127094500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part XII Line 2C

“The organization has not changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Choose chicago follows the accounting standards for contingencies in evaluating uncertain tax positions. The guidance prescribes recognition threshold principles for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return that are not certain to be realized. There are no uncertain tax positions by choose chicago as of december 31, 2021 and 2020. Choose chicago's management believes that tax returns are no longer subject to review and examination by federal and state authorities for years prior to 2018.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$859,781
Liabilities
$100,035
Net assets
$759,746
Revenue
$2,550,000
Expenses
$2,408,872
Net income
$141,128
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.78$0.00$0.78$9.23$17.0$7.73
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.51$0.00$8.51$8.09$0.21$7.88
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.00$0.63$0.01$0.14$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.10$0.76$2.55$2.41$0.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.05$0.62$0.08$0.03$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.08$0.58$0.15$0.01$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.06$0.44$0.10$0.00$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.06$0.34$0.06$0.00$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.28$0.07$0.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.05$0.08$0.77$0.67$0.10
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.21$0.24$0.03$0.18$0.19$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.01$0.02$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.23$0.25$0.02$0.35$0.37$0.02