Civic Intelligence

Unlocking Communities

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 83-2060233

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 11, 2024

Organization Profileunlockingcommunities.org
100 N Hermitage Ave Ste 704Chicago, IL 60612

(630) 303-7259

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

21st percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

61st percentile

$86,542

Higher top officer pay than 61% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-22%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

146%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Down

$501,684

Down $142,569 (-22%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$377,611

Down $265,250 (-41%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$124,073

Up $122,681 (+8813%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,073,399

Up $1,229,711 (+146%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,338,650

Up $1,709,090 (+271%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$265,251

Down $479,379 (-224%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $67,111Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $67,1112020Assets 2021: $428,732Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $428,7322021Assets 2022: $644,253Liabilities 2022: $1,392Net Assets 2022: $642,8612022Assets 2023: $501,684Liabilities 2023: $124,073Net Assets 2023: $377,6112023Assets 2024: $1,435,590Liabilities 2024: $257,483Net Assets 2024: $1,178,1072024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$501,684
Liabilities$124,073
Net Assets$377,611
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $253,537Expenses 2020: $232,944Net Income 2020: $20,5932020Revenue 2021: $879,517Expenses 2021: $517,896Net Income 2021: $361,6212021Revenue 2022: $843,688Expenses 2022: $629,560Net Income 2022: $214,1282022Revenue 2023: $2,073,399Expenses 2023: $2,338,650Net Income 2023: -$265,2512023Revenue 2024: $1,896,209Expenses 2024: $913,964Net Income 2024: $982,2452024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,073,399
Expenses$2,338,650
Net Income-$265,251
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 11, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,073,399
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We equip entrepreneurs with the education and tools to sell sustainable products that unlock economic, social, and environmental transformation in their communities.

We equip entrepreneurs w the education and tools to sell sustainable products that unlock economic social environmental transformation

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$447,141$289,015▼ $158,126
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$189,309$212,669▲ $23,360
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$6,411--
Total Assets$644,253$501,684▼ $142,569
Other Assets Total$1,392--
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$123,875-
Other Liabilities$1,392$198▼ $1,194
Total Liabilities$1,392$124,073▲ $122,681
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$613,836$223,586▼ $390,250
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$29,025$154,025▲ $125,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$642,861$377,611▼ $265,250
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$644,253$501,684▼ $142,569

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$157,126--
Other Land Buildings$10,493--
Land$45,050--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay61st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Joshua Hester-goralskiCEOFT$86,542$86,542
Julia HolmertzDirector of OperationsFT$72,583$72,583

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter JonesChair
David WilliamsBoard Member
Jennifer WyattBoard Member
Laura MusgraveBoard Member
Sebastian Del Valle RosalesBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,967,377
Program Service Revenue
$105,981
Investment Income
$41
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,967,377
Change in Net Assets
$-265,251

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported Amount
Clothing and Household Goods$1,080,000
Total Noncash Contributions$1,080,000

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,073,399
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,073,399
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,073,399
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,024,130
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$314,520
Total Fundraising Expense$141,162
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$212,229$76,697$109,987$212,229
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$111,388$27,051$20,686$159,125
Other Salaries and Wages$85,201$1,865-$87,066
Payroll Taxes$33,506$13,402$8,935$55,843
Travel$37,870$5,845$418$44,133
Information Technology$15,217$1,145-$16,362
Other Employee Benefits$1,998$9,614$874$12,486
Office Expenses$5,844$5,552$96$11,492
Insurance$199$2,951$166$3,316
Advertising$272$27-$299
Total Functional Expenses$2,053,339$144,149$141,162$2,338,650

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,338,650
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,338,650
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,338,650
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
75
Spending
$2,053,337

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central America and the CaribbeanProgram servicesEntreprenurship training175$2,053,337
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
Lease Liability$198
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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

Part VI Line 11B

“The completed 990 is provided to each board member to review prior to”

Part VI Line 11B

“filing.”

Part VI Line 12C

“All board members, staff, and volunteers are requested to disclose”

Part VI Line 12C

“potential or actual conflicts of interest.”

Part VI Line 15A or B

“CEO - 2023; COO- 2023”

Part VI Line 19

“Documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Unlocking Communities Inc
EIN
83-2060233
In Care Of
% Joshua Hester-Goralski
Phone
6303037259
Address
100 N Hermitage Ave Ste 704, Chicago, IL 60612

Signing Officer

Name
Joshua Hester-goralski
Title
CEO
Phone
6303037259
Signed
2024-10-11

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joshua Hester-goralski
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
50
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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$501,684
Liabilities
$124,073
Net assets
$377,611
Revenue
$2,073,399
Expenses
$2,338,650
Net income
-$265,251
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.44$0.26$1.18$1.90$0.91$0.98
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.12$0.38$2.07$2.34$0.27
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.64$0.00$0.64$0.84$0.63$0.21
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.43$0.00$0.43$0.88$0.52$0.36
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.25$0.23$0.02