Civic Intelligence

The Gendercool Project

EIN 82-1770892 • 501(c)3 • Highland Park, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The GenderCool Project is a youth-led movement replacing misinformed opinions with positive, powerful experiences meeting transgender and non-binary young people who are thriving.

2070 Green Bay Road STE 153Highland Park, IL 60035-3104

gendercool.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.08x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-15%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Down

$633,046

Down $203,023 (-24%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$48,976

Down $87,605 (-64%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$584,070

Down $115,418 (-17%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,187,172

Down $209,472 (-15%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,308,590

Down $21,019 (-1.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$121,418

Down $188,453 (-281%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2019: $77,071Liabilities 2019: $8,170Net Assets 2019: $68,9012019Assets 2020: $104,695Liabilities 2020: $2,980Net Assets 2020: $101,7152020Assets 2021: $849,584Liabilities 2021: $75,525Net Assets 2021: $774,0592021Assets 2022: $650,217Liabilities 2022: $17,764Net Assets 2022: $632,4532022Assets 2023: $836,069Liabilities 2023: $136,581Net Assets 2023: $699,4882023Assets 2024: $633,046Liabilities 2024: $48,976Net Assets 2024: $584,0702024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$633,046
Liabilities$48,976
Net Assets$584,070
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2019: $211,512Expenses 2019: $142,584Net Income 2019: $68,9282019Revenue 2020: $250,252Expenses 2020: $217,438Net Income 2020: $32,8142020Revenue 2021: $1,296,175Expenses 2021: $623,831Net Income 2021: $672,3442021Revenue 2022: $1,375,037Expenses 2022: $1,516,643Net Income 2022: -$141,6062022Revenue 2023: $1,396,644Expenses 2023: $1,329,609Net Income 2023: $67,0352023Revenue 2024: $1,187,172Expenses 2024: $1,308,590Net Income 2024: -$121,4182024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,187,172
Expenses$1,308,590
Net Income-$121,418
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$633,046
Liabilities
$48,976
Net assets
$584,070
Revenue
$1,187,172
Expenses
$1,308,590
Net income
-$121,418
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.63$0.05$0.58$1.19$1.31$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.14$0.70$1.40$1.33$0.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.02$0.63$1.38$1.52$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.08$0.77$1.30$0.62$0.67
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.25$0.22$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.01$0.07$0.21$0.14$0.07
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,187,172
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The GenderCool Project is a youth-led movement replacing misinformed opinions with positive, powerful experiences meeting transgender and non-binary young people who are thriving.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$689,315$473,650▼ $215,665
Accounts Receivable$113,571$135,000▲ $21,429
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$19,988$17,021▼ $2,967
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$13,195$7,375▼ $5,820
Total Assets$836,069$633,046▼ $203,023
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$116,005$35,000▼ $81,005
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$20,576$13,976▼ $6,600
Total Liabilities$136,581$48,976▼ $87,605
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$599,488$479,070▼ $120,418
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$100,000$105,000▲ $5,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$699,488$584,070▼ $115,418
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$836,069$633,046▼ $203,023

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$7,375$10,081$17,456
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Jennifer GrosshandlerExecutive DirectorFT$75,000$75,000
John GrosshandlerBoard ChairPT$50,900$50,900

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Erik DayDirector
Erin UritisDirector
Gia ParrDirector
Landon RichieDirector
Dr Vivienne MingTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$763,422
Program Service Revenue
$421,703
Investment Income
$202
Other Revenue
$1,845
All Other Contributions
$761,626
Change in Net Assets
$-121,418

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,187,172
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,187,172
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,187,172
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$868,386
Other Expenses$440,204
Total Fundraising Expense$2,618
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$508,558$112,871-$652,829
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$111,725$14,175-$94,500
Travel$82,529--$82,529
Payroll Taxes$51,583$10,566-$62,149
Other Employee Benefits$48,894$10,014-$58,908
Fees for Services Accounting$10,910$29,862-$40,772
Fees for Services Other$38,840--$38,840
Information Technology$20,068$2,361$1,180$23,609
All Other Expenses$6,392$9,910$1,340$17,640
Other Expenses$7,500$2,647-$7,500
Fees for Services Legal$5,825--$5,825
Depreciation Depletion$5,820--$5,820
Insurance-$5,430-$5,430
Office Expenses$2,243$1,435$98$3,776
Total Functional Expenses$1,067,818$238,156$2,618$1,308,590

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,308,590
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,308,590
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,308,590
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$35,000
Accrued Payroll and Payroll Taxes-
Refundable Advances-
Credit Card Payable-
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 completed form 990 is made available to all board members and reviewed in detail. Questions or concerns that any Board Member has are directed to the treasurer and the preparer and are addressed before the form 990 is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 19

“Documents are made available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are made available upon request.”

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

“The Organizations practice for monitoring proposed or ongoing transactions for conflicts of interest and dealing with potential or actual conflicts of interest is that each responsible person as defined in the policy, is asked to sign the policy every year. If it is deemed there is a conflict, the individual shall not participate in or be permitted to hear the Board discussion of the matter nor vote or use personal influence on the matter. The minutes of all actions taking on such matter shall clearly reflect the contect of the situation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“The Exectutive Director, Jennifer Grosshandler, and the Board Chair, John Grosshandler, are husband and wife.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The GenderCool Project
EIN
82-1770892
Phone
8472240579
Address
2070 Green Bay Road STE 153, Highland Park, IL 60035-3104

Signing Officer

Name
John Grosshandler
Title
Officer
Phone
8472240579
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Grosshandler
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
11
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Mrjenovich & Bertucci Ltd
Address
7055 Veterans Blvd Suite D, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Preparer
Anthony J Bertucci
Phone
6307890200
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

X 2

“The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170b1A and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509a2. The Organization is also exempt from state income taxes under Section 501c3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of Illinois. Under ASC 740-10, nonpublic enterprises, including nonprofit organizations, are required to record a tax liability when substantial uncertainties exist as to whether certain income is exempt from federal, state and local income tax. As of December 31, 2024, the Organization had no substantial uncertain income tax positions.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170b1A and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509a2. The Organization is also exempt from state income taxes under Section 501c3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of Illinois. Under ASC 740-10, nonpublic enterprises, including nonprofit organizations, are required to record a tax liability when substantial uncertainties exist as to whether certain income is exempt from federal, state and local income tax. As of December 31, 2024, the Organization had no substantial uncertain income tax positions.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The completed form 990 is made available to all board members and reviewed in detail. Questions or concerns that any Board Member has are directed to the treasurer and the preparer and are addressed before the form 990 is filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Documents are made available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Documents are made available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organizations practice for monitoring proposed or ongoing transactions for conflicts of interest and dealing with potential or actual conflicts of interest is that each responsible person as defined in the policy, is asked to sign the policy every year. If it is deemed there is a conflict, the individual shall not participate in or be permitted to hear the Board discussion of the matter nor vote or use personal influence on the matter. The minutes of all actions taking on such matter shall clearly reflect the contect of the situation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Exectutive Director, Jennifer Grosshandler, and the Board Chair, John Grosshandler, are husband and wife.
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