Civic Intelligence

Fame Center

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 83-2170757

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Apr 26, 2023

Organization Profilewww.famecenter.org
1319 S State StreetChicago, IL 60605

(312) 469-0667

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

68th percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$76,210

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.7% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

122%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

168%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$297,517

Up $163,406 (+122%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$204,551

Up $160,538 (+365%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$92,966

Up $2,868 (+3.2%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

Up

$649,228

Up $406,540 (+168%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$488,690

Up $286,855 (+142%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$160,538

Up $119,685 (+293%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd 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

2021

Assets$297,517
Liabilities$92,966
Net Assets$204,551
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd 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

2021

Revenue$649,228
Expenses$488,690
Net Income$160,538
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Apr 26, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$649,228
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$107,157$193,861▲ $86,704
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$100,000-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$18,001--
Intangible Assets$5,412$0▼ $5,412
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,541$2,361▼ $1,180
Accounts Receivable-$1,295-
Total Assets$134,111$297,517▲ $163,406
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$84,184$72,900▼ $11,284
Deferred Revenue-$16,887-
Other Liabilities$5,914$0▼ $5,914
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$3,179-
Total Liabilities$90,098$92,966▲ $2,868
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$44,013$204,551▲ $160,538
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$44,013$204,551▲ $160,538
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$134,111$297,517▲ $163,406

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,361$3,540$5,901
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sheila R FortsonExeDir/Board PresidentFT$76,210$76,210

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
$465,141
Program Service Revenue
$184,086
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$461,005
Change in Net Assets
$160,538

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$649,228
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$5,870
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$655,098
Total Revenue per Form 990
$649,228
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$257,329
Other Expenses$231,361
Total Fundraising Expense$9,889
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$188,575$47,143-$235,718
Occupancy$24,813$6,203-$31,016
Payroll Taxes$17,289$4,322-$21,611
All Other Expenses$7,480$8,658$900$17,038
Fees for Services Other-$9,620-$9,620
Advertising--$8,989$8,989
Other Expenses$8,592--$8,592
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,801-$6,801
Depreciation Depletion$1,180$5,412-$6,592
Insurance-$4,274-$4,274
Conferences and Meetings-$1,592-$1,592
Interest-$644-$644
Fees for Services Legal-$106-$106
Total Functional Expenses$384,026$94,775$9,889$488,690

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$494,560
Expenses per Audited Statements$488,690
Total Expenses per Form 990$488,690
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$5,870
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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
1319 S State Street, Chicago, IL 60605

Signing Officer

Name
Sheila R Fortson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3124690667
Signed
2023-04-26
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
23
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Eilts & Associates Inc
Address
1330 Shermer Road Ste 245, Northbrook, IL 60062
Preparer
Barton Eilts
Phone
7735256171
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“ROUNDING -1.”

Form 990, Part B

“Amended financial statements received after Form 990 was originally filed. Revenue, expenses, balance sheet, statement of program service accomplishments, and Schedule A were all affected.”

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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
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8ROUNDING -1.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Amended financial statements received after Form 990 was originally filed. Revenue, expenses, balance sheet, statement of program service accomplishments, and Schedule A were all affected.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$297,517
Liabilities
$92,966
Net assets
$204,551
Revenue
$649,228
Expenses
$488,690
Net income
$160,538
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