Civic Intelligence

Fame Center

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 83-2170757

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Aug 31, 2021

Organization Profilewww.famecenter.org
1550 S STATE No 116Chicago, IL 60605

(312) 469-0667

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.67x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.37x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

66th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$52,403

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.6% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

94th percentile

250%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

155%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$134,111

Up $95,798 (+250%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$44,013

Up $40,853 (+1293%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$90,098

Up $54,945 (+156%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Up

$242,688

Up $147,453 (+155%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$201,835

Up $109,760 (+119%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$40,853

Up $37,693 (+1193%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2019: $38,313Liabilities 2019: $35,153Net Assets 2019: $3,1602019Assets 2020: $134,111Liabilities 2020: $90,098Net Assets 2020: $44,0132020Assets 2021: $297,517Liabilities 2021: $92,966Net Assets 2021: $204,5512021Assets 2022: $212,484Liabilities 2022: $267,108Net Assets 2022: -$54,6242022Assets 2023: $196,806Liabilities 2023: $298,490Net Assets 2023: -$101,6842023Assets 2024: $194,446Liabilities 2024: $256,073Net Assets 2024: -$61,6272024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$134,111
Liabilities$90,098
Net Assets$44,013
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2019: $95,235Expenses 2019: $92,075Net Income 2019: $3,1602019Revenue 2020: $242,688Expenses 2020: $201,835Net Income 2020: $40,8532020Revenue 2021: $649,228Expenses 2021: $488,690Net Income 2021: $160,5382021Revenue 2022: $275,491Expenses 2022: $509,665Net Income 2022: -$234,1742022Revenue 2023: $478,301Expenses 2023: $578,413Net Income 2023: -$100,1122023Revenue 2024: $412,508Expenses 2024: $372,451Net Income 2024: $40,0572024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$242,688
Expenses$201,835
Net Income$40,853
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Aug 31, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$242,688
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

FAME Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to music and art education for children and adults. Throughout the calendar year, FAME Center offers fine arts education through music lessons, digital art and visual art, computer coding classes, musical theater and drama classes, creative writing classes, and music therapy for mental health. Our vision is to enrich the lives of children and adults in every community of Chicago, through music and arts education, and music therapy for the promotion of mental health.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$13,269$107,157▲ $93,888
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$18,001-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$9,500--
Intangible Assets$10,823$5,412▼ $5,411
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,721$3,541▼ $1,180
Total Assets$38,313$134,111▲ $95,798
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$19,214$84,184▲ $64,970
Other Liabilities$13,649$5,914▼ $7,735
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,290$0▼ $2,290
Total Liabilities$35,153$90,098▲ $54,945
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,160$44,013▲ $40,853
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,160$44,013▲ $40,853
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$38,313$134,111▲ $95,798

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$3,541$2,360$5,901
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sheila R FortsonExeDir/Board PresidentFT$52,403$52,403

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Margaret DiddamsBoard Chairperson
Dr Felecia ThompsonDirector
Dr Monica CookDirector
Lenise LeeDirector
Rodger JacksonDirector
Patrick BakerSecretary
Jeffery AllenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$126,147
Program Service Revenue
$111,336
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$5,204
All Other Contributions
$120,482
Change in Net Assets
$40,853
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$132,717
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$69,118
Total Fundraising Expense$2,313
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$50,666$12,666-$63,332
Occupancy$18,160$4,540-$22,700
Information Technology$5,843$2,685-$8,528
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,035-$7,035
Depreciation Depletion$6,591--$6,591
Payroll Taxes$4,597$1,149-$5,746
All Other Expenses-$523$2,313$2,836
Insurance-$2,570-$2,570
Other Expenses$3,389$2,366-$2,366
Fees for Services Other-$1,978-$1,978
Interest-$1,369-$1,369
Conferences and Meetings-$910-$910
Fees for Services Legal-$288-$288
Other Employee Benefits-$40-$40
Total Functional Expenses$161,403$38,119$2,313$201,835
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$5,204
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
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
Current portion of loans payable$5,914
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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 2

“Lenise Lee, one of the Board Directors, is providing some consulting services via her business for the Organization and earned $9,720 in 2020 from FAME Center”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“Board members and directors are voted on to the board by the current board and vetted by the current board and Executive Director in accordance with the Organization's Bylaws.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“Board members and directors and Executive Director do have the power to vote on potential board members in compliance with the Organization's Bylaws.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8B

“FAME Center does not have committees at this time as the Organization first year of operations is 2020.”

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

“Each Board Director receives a copy of the 990 via email to review and ask questions prior to its filing.”

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

“Board members and Executive Director monitor policies once annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“Executive Director is reviewed in compliance with the Organization's Bylaws and Board approved budget.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents available upon written request to the Executive Director at FAME Center Office”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
FAME Center
EIN
83-2170757
Phone
3124690667
Address
1550 S STATE No 116, Chicago, IL 60605

Signing Officer

Name
Sheila R Fortson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3124690667
Signed
2021-08-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sheila R Fortson
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Eilts & Associates Inc
Address
3729 N Ravenswood Ste 117, Chicago, IL 60613
Preparer
Barton Eilts
Phone
7735256171
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Lenise Lee, one of the Board Directors, is providing some consulting services via her business for the Organization and earned $9,720 in 2020 from FAME Center
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Board members and directors are voted on to the board by the current board and vetted by the current board and Executive Director in accordance with the Organization's Bylaws.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Board members and directors and Executive Director do have the power to vote on potential board members in compliance with the Organization's Bylaws.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FAME Center does not have committees at this time as the Organization first year of operations is 2020.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Each Board Director receives a copy of the 990 via email to review and ask questions prior to its filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Board members and Executive Director monitor policies once annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Executive Director is reviewed in compliance with the Organization's Bylaws and Board approved budget.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Governing documents available upon written request to the Executive Director at FAME Center Office
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Filings

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$134,111
Liabilities
$90,098
Net assets
$44,013
Revenue
$242,688
Expenses
$201,835
Net income
$40,853
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.94$2.56$0.62$4.13$3.72$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$2.98$1.02$4.78$5.78$1.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.12$2.67$0.55$2.75$5.10$2.34
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$0.93$2.05$6.49$4.89$1.61
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.90$0.44$2.43$2.02$0.41
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.35$0.03$0.95$0.92$0.03