Civic Intelligence

Americas Big Sister Organization

EIN 82-2473958 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Empower, Encourage, Educate and Enlighten Young Women

159 North Sangamon STE 200Chicago, IL 60607

www.americasbigsisters.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

51st percentile

2.0%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$18,600

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-18%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Down

$9,559

Down $2,143 (-18%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$4,702

Down $4,256 (-48%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$4,857

Up $2,113 (+77%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Down

$107,376

Down $21,199 (-16%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$105,263

Down $15,498 (-13%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$2,113

Down $5,701 (-73%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

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

$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: -$9,2002022Assets 2023: $11,702Liabilities 2023: $8,958Net Assets 2023: $2,7442023Assets 2024: $9,559Liabilities 2024: $4,702Net Assets 2024: $4,8572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$9,559
Liabilities$4,702
Net Assets$4,857
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $88,995Expenses 2022: $98,195Net Income 2022: -$9,2002022Revenue 2023: $128,575Expenses 2023: $120,761Net Income 2023: $7,8142023Revenue 2024: $107,376Expenses 2024: $105,263Net Income 2024: $2,1132024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$107,376
Expenses$105,263
Net Income$2,113
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$9,559
Liabilities
$4,702
Net assets
$4,857
Revenue
$107,376
Expenses
$105,263
Net income
$2,113
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.05$0.05$1.07$1.05$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.09$0.03$1.29$1.21$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.09$0.89$0.98$0.09
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$107,376
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Empower, Encourage, Educate and Enlighten Young Women

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
To empower, encourage, educate, and enlighten young women to become independent, self-sufficient, goal-oriented, positive, individuals who can excel in society by breaking cycles of lack with our empowerment programs.-$71,235
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tragil WadeCEOFT$18,600-$18,600
Taletha CousinsTreasurerFT$0--
Sequoia YoungbloodPresidentFT$0--
Kimberly JohnsonSecretaryFT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Americas Big Sister Organization
EIN
82-2473958
Phone
3125440980
Address
159 North Sangamon STE 200, Chicago, IL 60607

Signing Officer

Name
Tragil Wade
Title
CEO
Phone
3125440980
Signed
2025-10-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Foundation Group Inc
Address
2451 Atrium Way Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37214
Preparer
Andrew D Payne EA
Phone
6153619445
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Travel 21,743”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings 877”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Interest 1,698”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Advertising Promotion 4,188”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Bank Service Charges 471”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Signage Decoration 1,662”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Entertainment 3,025”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Food Catering 2,922”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Giveaway Goodies 2,805”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“IT -- Software Apps 603”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Memberships Subscriptions 828”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Mentoring Program 7,090”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Office Supplies 11”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Photography Videography 600”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Program Supplies 2,032”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Volunteer Appreciation 245”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Insurance 383”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

“Inventory for Use Beginning of year 957, End of year 957”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

“Credit Card Liabilities Beginning of year 8,958, End of year 4,702”

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