Civic Intelligence

Lullalee Productions and Services

EIN 57-1187345 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The greater mission of Lullalee is to level the playing field in educational services for disadvantaged, unserved and under-served children through reading and literacy; and to promote social change in communities

6033 North Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60660

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

98th percentile

97%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

-0.5%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$235,928

Up $118,902 (+102%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$235,928

Up $118,902 (+102%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin98th percentile

Revenue

Down

$120,025

Down $126 (-0.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,123

Down $2,002 (-64%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$118,902

Up $1,876 (+1.6%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $0Liabilities 2011: $18,5212011Assets 2012: $12Liabilities 2012: $13,391Net Assets 2012: -$13,3792012Assets 2013: $1Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $1Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $02014Assets 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $117,026Net Assets 2023: $117,0262023Assets 2024: $235,928Net Assets 2024: $235,9282024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$235,928
Liabilities-
Net Assets$235,928
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $176,145Expenses 2011: $175,728Net Income 2011: $4172011Revenue 2012: $205,885Expenses 2012: $200,753Net Income 2012: $5,1322012Revenue 2013: $217,944Expenses 2013: $221,319Net Income 2013: -$3,3752013Revenue 2014: $224,039Expenses 2014: $224,039Net Income 2014: $02014Revenue 2016: $190,244Expenses 2016: $190,244Net Income 2016: $02016Revenue 2017: $176,797Expenses 2017: $176,797Net Income 2017: $02017Revenue 2018: $169,354Expenses 2018: $169,354Net Income 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $122,409Expenses 2019: $122,409Net Income 2019: $02019Revenue 2020: $120,865Expenses 2020: $120,865Net Income 2020: $02020Revenue 2021: $120,995Expenses 2021: $120,995Net Income 2021: $02021Revenue 2022: $120,752Expenses 2022: $120,752Net Income 2022: $02022Revenue 2023: $120,151Expenses 2023: $3,125Net Income 2023: $117,0262023Revenue 2024: $120,025Expenses 2024: $1,123Net Income 2024: $118,9022024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$120,025
Expenses$1,123
Net Income$118,902
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$235,928
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$235,928
Revenue
$120,025
Expenses
$1,123
Net income
$118,902
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.36$2.36$1.20$0.01$1.19
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$1.17$1.20$0.03$1.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$1.21$1.21$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$1.21$1.21$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$1.21$1.21$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$1.22$1.22$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$1.69$1.69$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$1.77$1.77$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$1.90$1.90$0.00
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$2.24$2.24$0.00
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$2.18$2.21$0.03
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.13$0.13$2.06$2.01$0.05
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.19$1.76$1.76$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$120,025
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The greater mission of Lullalee is to level the playing field in educational services for disadvantaged, unserved and under-served children through reading and literacy; and to promote social change in communities

The specific purpose of this corporation is to promote literacy, education and self- esteem building projects through free community outreach programs supporting children and youth organizations. To that end, adopt and establish bylaws and regulations necessary and expedient for the management of its affairs in accordance with the law and not inconsistent with the articles of incorporation. Also, See the attached explanation for Part III for additional information.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Since 2004, Lullalee has served 50 institutions and facilities reaching more than 200,000 people in California, Louisiana and Africa.We have provided children, displace families, seniors and veterans with innovativereading programs, books grants, magical literacy events and basic need items free of charge.$120,025$120,025
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Merlin OwensPresident-$0--
Reena EversSecretary-$0--
Janis Nero-CarterDirector-$0--
Nikolis SmithDirector-$0--
Kun SmithDirector-$0--
Brent AlbertDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lullalee Productions and Services
EIN
57-1187345
Phone
8003661375
Address
6033 North Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660

Signing Officer

Name
Lee Ann Butler-Owens
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8003661375
Signed
2025-04-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Turner Services
Address
1716 W ESTES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60626
Preparer
Don Turner
Phone
7734651565
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt V, PBC

“No, No”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Advertising and Promotion 548.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“In-kind Donation 0.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Other fees 75.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Other Assets 117026. 235928.”

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