Civic Intelligence

Chicago Free School

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 46-3840833

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on May 11, 2020

Organization ProfileCHICAGOFREESCHOOL.ORG
1100 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615-2810

(312) 392-0204

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.57x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

52nd percentile

4.4%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$47,162

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.9% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

79th percentile

23%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Flat

$197,773

Flat from 2019

Net Assets

Flat

$84,332

Flat from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$113,441

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Flat

$528,414

Flat from 2019

Expenses

Flat

$505,361

Flat from 2019

Net Income

Flat

$23,053

Flat from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2015: $25,645Liabilities 2015: $2,766Net Assets 2015: $22,8792015Assets 2016: $0Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $108,697Liabilities 2017: $62,599Net Assets 2017: $46,0982017Assets 2018: $161,056Liabilities 2018: $99,777Net Assets 2018: $61,2792018Assets 2019: $197,773Liabilities 2019: $113,441Net Assets 2019: $84,3322019Assets 2019: $197,773Liabilities 2019: $113,441Net Assets 2019: $84,3322019Assets 2020: $250,351Liabilities 2020: $53,487Net Assets 2020: $196,8642020Assets 2021: $167,718Liabilities 2021: $56,150Net Assets 2021: $111,5682021Assets 2022: $69,196Liabilities 2022: $69,605Net Assets 2022: -$4092022Assets 2023: $88,180Liabilities 2023: $105,038Net Assets 2023: -$16,8582023Assets 2024: $91,140Liabilities 2024: $125,262Net Assets 2024: -$34,1222024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$197,773
Liabilities$113,441
Net Assets$84,332
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $259,936Expenses 2015: $250,210Net Income 2015: $9,7262015Revenue 2016: $296,715Expenses 2016: $265,304Net Income 2016: $31,4112016Revenue 2017: $384,680Expenses 2017: $359,168Net Income 2017: $25,5122017Revenue 2018: $439,872Expenses 2018: $424,691Net Income 2018: $15,1812018Revenue 2019: $528,414Expenses 2019: $505,361Net Income 2019: $23,0532019Revenue 2019: $528,414Expenses 2019: $505,361Net Income 2019: $23,0532019Revenue 2020: $710,887Expenses 2020: $607,189Net Income 2020: $103,6982020Revenue 2021: $580,430Expenses 2021: $558,316Net Income 2021: $22,1142021Revenue 2022: $603,695Expenses 2022: $715,672Net Income 2022: -$111,9772022Revenue 2023: $574,367Expenses 2023: $592,862Net Income 2023: -$18,4952023Revenue 2024: $647,499Expenses 2024: $664,763Net Income 2024: -$17,2642024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$528,414
Expenses$505,361
Net Income$23,053
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
May 11, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$528,934
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

PreK through 8th Education Institution

Pre-kindergarten through grade 8 educational institution.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$158,761$195,313▲ $36,552
Accounts Receivable$120$2,460▲ $2,340
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,175$0▼ $2,175
Total Assets$161,056$197,773▲ $36,717
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$82,450$100,055▲ $17,605
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$17,327$13,386▼ $3,941
Total Liabilities$99,777$113,441▲ $13,664
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$61,279$84,332▲ $23,053
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$61,279$84,332▲ $23,053
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$161,056$197,773▲ $36,717
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay65th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseOtherTotal
Lauren BeitlerFounder$43,969$3,193$47,162
Moesha ThomasTeacher Representative$31,340-$31,340

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sara Volk De GarciaPresident
Carissa Abrego-collierVice President
Jaideep DeshpandeDirector
Kizzy Green-howardParent Representative
Leanne RyanSecretary
Kendra BurbankTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,556
Program Service Revenue
$512,409
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$5,449
All Other Contributions
$5,793
Change in Net Assets
$23,053

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$528,934
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-520
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-520
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$528,934
Total Revenue per Form 990
$528,414
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$403,050
Other Expenses$102,311
Total Fundraising Expense$1,824
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$253,632$25,428$1,338$280,398
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$80,197--$80,197
Occupancy$46,213$4,300$187$50,700
Payroll Taxes$26,366$2,028$107$28,501
Office Expenses$14,676$1,366$59$16,101
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,326-$14,326
Other Employee Benefits$12,720$1,183$51$13,954
Insurance$4,899$753$33$5,685
Fees for Services Other$601$1,099-$1,700
Other Expenses$12,057$571$49$571
Total Functional Expenses$451,361$52,176$1,824$505,361

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$505,881
Expenses per Audited Statements$505,361
Total Expenses per Form 990$505,361
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$520
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$520
Fundraising Gross Income$0
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 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 A, Line 8B

“The school does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed and approved by the members of the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

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

“Annually all directors and officers complete and sign a statement that provides information regarding their interests and those of their family members that could give rise to conflicts. The members of the governing body make determinations of whether a conflict exists and review actual conflicts. Any person with a conflict is prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions in the transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The school made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chicago Free School
EIN
46-3840833
Phone
3123920204
Address
1100 E HYDE PARK BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60615-2810

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Dowd
Title
President
Phone
3123920204
Signed
2020-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Adam Dowd
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
13
Volunteers
75

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
2921 LANDMARK PL STE 300, MADISON, WI 53713-4236
Preparer
Scott Haumersen CPA
Phone
6082744020
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Direct expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 8b -520.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Direct expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 8b 520.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANNUALLY ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE AND SIGN A STATEMENT THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MAKE DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND REVIEW ACTUAL CONFLICTS. ANY PERSON WITH A CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$197,773
Liabilities
$113,441
Net assets
$84,332
Revenue
$528,414
Expenses
$505,361
Net income
$23,053
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.91$1.25$0.34$6.47$6.65$0.17
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$1.05$0.17$5.74$5.93$0.18
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.69$0.70$0.00$6.04$7.16$1.12
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.68$0.56$1.12$5.80$5.58$0.22
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.50$0.53$1.97$7.11$6.07$1.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$1.13$0.84$5.28$5.05$0.23
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.98$1.13$0.84$5.28$5.05$0.23
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.61$1.00$0.61$4.40$4.25$0.15
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.09$0.63$0.46$3.85$3.59$0.26
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$2.97$2.65$0.31
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.03$0.23$2.60$2.50$0.10