Civic Intelligence

Change Illinois

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-1197953

Apr 01, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016 • Filed on Aug 15, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.CHANGEIL.ORG

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25 E Washington Suite 1515Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 641-5570

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

15th percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$70,000

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 30.7% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-34%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$93,233

Down $48,734 (-34%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$93,233

Down $48,734 (-34%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$228,265

Down $58,215 (-20%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$276,999

Down $11,603 (-4.0%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$48,734

Down $46,612 (-2197%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $141,967Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $141,9672015Assets 2016: $93,233Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $93,2332016Assets 2018: $249,978Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $249,9782018Assets 2020: $773,377Liabilities 2020: $11,253Net Assets 2020: $762,1242020Assets 2021: $1,330,902Liabilities 2021: $14,971Net Assets 2021: $1,315,9312021Assets 2022: $912,601Liabilities 2022: $36,438Net Assets 2022: $876,1632022Assets 2023: $872,348Liabilities 2023: $32,043Net Assets 2023: $840,3052023Assets 2025: $708,010Liabilities 2025: $12,621Net Assets 2025: $695,3892025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$93,233
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$93,233
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $286,480Expenses 2015: $288,602Net Income 2015: -$2,1222015Revenue 2016: $228,265Expenses 2016: $276,999Net Income 2016: -$48,7342016Revenue 2018: $276,122Expenses 2018: $301,393Net Income 2018: -$25,2712018Revenue 2020: $922,401Expenses 2020: $495,977Net Income 2020: $426,4242020Revenue 2021: $1,095,123Expenses 2021: $541,316Net Income 2021: $553,8072021Revenue 2022: $775,639Expenses 2022: $1,215,407Net Income 2022: -$439,7682022Revenue 2023: $594,774Expenses 2023: $630,632Net Income 2023: -$35,8582023Revenue 2025: $369,571Expenses 2025: $428,516Net Income 2025: -$58,9452025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$228,265
Expenses$276,999
Net Income-$48,734
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016
Signed
Aug 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$228,265
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Change illinois is dedicated to activities that promote honest and effective government, open elections, and high levels of voter participation in illinois.

Change illinois is a coalition leading systemic political and government reform. Change (the coalition for honest and new government ethics) includes a diverse network of civic, business, labor, professional, non- profit, and philanthropic organizations committed to strengthening our democracy and promoting a vibrant culture of civic participation in illinois. The coalition addresses issues that are essential to our democracy including ballot access, competitive elections, government transparency, and fair maps.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$140,189$91,453▼ $48,736
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,778$1,780▲ $2
Total Assets$141,967$93,233▼ $48,734
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$141,967$93,233▼ $48,734
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$141,967$93,233▼ $48,734
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$141,967$93,233▼ $48,734
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Deborah HarringtonVice ChairPT$70,000$70,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
George RanneyBoard Chair
Peter BensingerVice Chair
Alexander SharpMember
Andy ShawMember
Art SussmanMember
Bob GalloMember
Brad McmillanMember
Corinne WoodMember
David HoffmanMember
John SirekMember
Martin TorresMember
Scott TurowMember
Kathy RygSecretary
Hoy McconnellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$228,265
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$228,265
Change in Net Assets
$-48,734
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$150,778
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$126,221
Total Fundraising Expense$13,852
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$92,054$32,872$6,575$131,501
Other Salaries and Wages$74,110$26,468$5,294$105,872
Other Employee Benefits$6,922$2,472$495$9,889
Payroll Taxes$5,973$2,133$427$8,533
Occupancy$4,768$1,703$341$6,812
Conferences and Meetings$3,778$1,349$270$5,397
Advertising$1,577$564$113$2,254
Pension Plan Contributions$1,349$482$96$1,927
Insurance$1,199$429$86$1,714
Travel$835$299$60$1,194
Fees for Services Accounting$770$275$55$1,100
Office Expenses$564$202$40$806
Total Functional Expenses$193,899$69,248$13,852$276,999
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
No
Backup withholding compliance
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 8B

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation of officers is reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the organization's independent board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Change Illinois
EIN
46-1197953
Phone
3126415570
Address
25 E WASHINGTON SUITE 1515, CHICAGO, IL 60602

Signing Officer

Name
George Ranney
Title
Board Chair
Phone
3126415570
Signed
2016-08-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
George Ranney
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
3
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Gray Hunter Stenn Llp
Address
1200 HARGER RD SUITE 521, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-1819
Preparer
James G Stewart
Phone
6305714900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Change illinois is a coalition leading systemic political and government reform. Change (the coalition for honest and new government ethics) includes a diverse network of civic, business, labor, professional, non- profit, and philanthropic organizations committed to strengthening our democracy and promoting a vibrant culture of civic participation in illinois. The coalition addresses issues that are essential to our democracy including ballot access, competitive elections, government transparency, and fair maps.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Payroll service fee 1,380 493 99 consultants 65,597 23,428 4,686 recruitment 14,562 5,201 1,040 fiscal management fees 10,500 3,750 750 business registration fee 15 0 0”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$93,233
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$93,233
Revenue
$228,265
Expenses
$276,999
Net income
-$48,734
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.01$0.70$0.37$0.43$0.06
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.87$0.03$0.84$0.59$0.63$0.04
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.91$0.04$0.88$0.78$1.22$0.44
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.33$0.01$1.32$1.10$0.54$0.55
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.77$0.01$0.76$0.92$0.50$0.43
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.28$0.30$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.23$0.28$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.29$0.29$0.00