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Vocel Viewing Our Children as Emerging Leaders Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 46-2159711

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Apr 16, 2026

Organization Profilewww.vocel.org
1550 W Carroll Avenue 203Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 504-2166

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

87th percentile

39%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$143,365

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.1% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

61%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

110%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Up

$3,610,008

Up $1,367,218 (+61%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$3,359,091

Up $1,397,608 (+71%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$250,917

Down $30,390 (-11%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,529,023

Up $1,846,581 (+110%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$2,156,417

Up $145,170 (+7.2%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$1,372,606

Up $1,701,411 (+517%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $213,533Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $213,5332014Assets 2015: $393,624Liabilities 2015: $12,650Net Assets 2015: $380,9742015Assets 2016: $443,590Liabilities 2016: $25,162Net Assets 2016: $418,4282016Assets 2017: $760,779Liabilities 2017: $57,911Net Assets 2017: $702,8682017Assets 2018: $641,103Liabilities 2018: $82,323Net Assets 2018: $558,7802018Assets 2019: $828,446Liabilities 2019: $66,115Net Assets 2019: $762,3312019Assets 2020: $1,227,758Liabilities 2020: $190,178Net Assets 2020: $1,037,5802020Assets 2021: $1,270,521Liabilities 2021: $207,990Net Assets 2021: $1,062,5312021Assets 2022: $2,355,640Liabilities 2022: $106,976Net Assets 2022: $2,248,6642022Assets 2023: $2,606,707Liabilities 2023: $340,517Net Assets 2023: $2,266,1902023Assets 2024: $2,242,790Liabilities 2024: $281,307Net Assets 2024: $1,961,4832024Assets 2025: $3,610,008Liabilities 2025: $250,917Net Assets 2025: $3,359,0912025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$3,610,008
Liabilities$250,917
Net Assets$3,359,091
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2014: $251,961Expenses 2014: $44,119Net Income 2014: $207,8422014Revenue 2015: $471,253Expenses 2015: $303,812Net Income 2015: $167,4412015Revenue 2016: $478,296Expenses 2016: $440,842Net Income 2016: $37,4542016Revenue 2017: $858,066Expenses 2017: $573,458Net Income 2017: $284,6082017Revenue 2018: $894,254Expenses 2018: $938,342Net Income 2018: -$44,0882018Revenue 2019: $982,063Expenses 2019: $778,512Net Income 2019: $203,5512019Revenue 2020: $1,333,172Expenses 2020: $1,056,364Net Income 2020: $276,8082020Revenue 2021: $1,311,620Expenses 2021: $1,300,803Net Income 2021: $10,8172021Revenue 2022: $2,555,402Expenses 2022: $1,346,172Net Income 2022: $1,209,2302022Revenue 2023: $1,855,051Expenses 2023: $1,853,111Net Income 2023: $1,9402023Revenue 2024: $1,682,442Expenses 2024: $2,011,247Net Income 2024: -$328,8052024Revenue 2025: $3,529,023Expenses 2025: $2,156,417Net Income 2025: $1,372,6062025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$3,529,023
Expenses$2,156,417
Net Income$1,372,606
Open 2025 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Apr 16, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$3,665,044
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

VOCEL's mission is to help ensure every child has the foundation to learn, grow and lead. We provide two-generation early childhood education programming for young children, families and schools in under-resourced communities aiming to support early brain development and build foundation for academic and life success.

An organization providing early childhood education training and support to parents and educators.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$89,906$1,477,361▲ $1,387,455
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$947,198$1,014,907▲ $67,709
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$724,160$724,556▲ $396
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$226,180$209,731▼ $16,449
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$76,950$62,917▼ $14,033
Accounts Receivable$12,333$12,333→ $0
Total Assets$2,242,790$3,610,008▲ $1,367,218
Other Assets Total$166,063$108,203▼ $57,860
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$110,873$134,422▲ $23,549
Other Liabilities$165,434$106,495▼ $58,939
Deferred Revenue$5,000$10,000▲ $5,000
Total Liabilities$281,307$250,917▼ $30,390
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,402,846$1,715,199▲ $312,353
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$558,637$1,643,892▲ $1,085,255
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,961,483$3,359,091▲ $1,397,608
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,242,790$3,610,008▲ $1,367,218
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jessica IlhardtExecutive DirectorFT$139,189$4,176$143,365

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nick ScodroChair
Adrian SeguraDirector
Anajah PhilogeneDirector
Carrie LittmannDirector
Frank KarlDirector
Grant GochnauerDirector
Jeannine ClearyDirector
Jon DhanawadeDirector
Justin HanceDirector
Lindy HirschsohnDirector
Lisa KuengDirector
Liz KeigherDirector
Viki RivkinDirector
Phyllis LeeSecretary
Jason MuellerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,174,915
Program Service Revenue
$19,250
Investment Income
$74,091
Other Revenue
$260,767
Change in Net Assets
$1,372,606

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,529,023
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$64,737
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,593,760
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,529,023
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,629,605
Other Expenses$491,826
Total Fundraising Expense$266,248
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$34,986
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$968,960$154,145$169,615$1,292,720
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$110,863$18,026$19,092$147,981
Payroll Taxes$83,584$15,518$12,837$111,939
Occupancy$55,169$11,308$14,213$80,690
Other Employee Benefits$44,587$8,350$6,789$59,726
Fees for Services Other$39,678$4,173$2,327$46,178
Information Technology$23,565$9,007$11,510$44,082
Office Expenses$26,960$4,330$6,861$38,151
Fees for Services Accounting$14,505$19,855$1,339$35,699
Fees for Services Legal$14,501$19,849$1,339$35,689
Grants to Domestic Individuals$34,986--$34,986
Insurance$14,483$13,396$3,731$31,610
Pension Plan Contributions$12,861$2,467$1,911$17,239
Advertising$11,676$180$4,737$16,593
Travel$7,157$792$786$8,735
Payment Travel Entrtnmnt Publicly Ofcl$3,561--$3,561
Other Expenses$2,207$382$77$2,666
Total Functional Expenses$1,606,396$283,773$266,248$2,156,417

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,196,152
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,156,417
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,156,417
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$39,735
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$369,750
Fundraising Direct Expenses$112,086
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Grow$507,716$360,040$48,180$311,860
Associate Board & Other Events$9,710$9,710$196$9,514
Total Events$517,426$369,750$112,086$257,664
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating lease liability - Current$62,571
Operating lease liability - net of current portion$43,924
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
Yes
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

“The 990 will be reviewed by the Finance Committee prior to filing and shared with the entire Board after filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The Executive Director and Management Team at VOCEL review Illinois nonprofit compensation studies every other year to guide changes to baseline salaries across roles and functions. The Chairman of the Board and Board Finance Committee review all proposed salaries and provide approval annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Organizing documents and financial statements made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vocel Viewing our Children as
EIN
46-2159711
Phone
3125042166
Address
1550 W Carroll Avenue 203, Chicago, IL 60607

Signing Officer

Name
Jessica Ilhardt
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3125042166
Signed
2026-04-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jessica Ilhardt
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
20
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643
Preparer
Mel Padillo
Phone
7737794720
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, line 2C:

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

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and therefore no provision for federal income taxes has been made on the accompanying financial statements. In addition, the Organization has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service not to be a "private foundation" within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. There was no unrelated business income for the year ended June 30, 2024. The Organization's Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years from date of filing. VOCEL has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions. Management has determined that VOCEL was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2025.”

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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,610,008
Liabilities
$250,917
Net assets
$3,359,091
Revenue
$3,529,023
Expenses
$2,156,417
Net income
$1,372,606
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.61$0.25$3.36$3.53$2.16$1.37
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.24$0.28$1.96$1.68$2.01$0.33
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.34$2.27$1.86$1.85$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.36$0.11$2.25$2.56$1.35$1.21
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.27$0.21$1.06$1.31$1.30$0.01
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.23$0.19$1.04$1.33$1.06$0.28
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.07$0.76$0.98$0.78$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.08$0.56$0.89$0.94$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.06$0.70$0.86$0.57$0.28
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.03$0.42$0.48$0.44$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.01$0.38$0.47$0.30$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$0.25$0.04$0.21