Civic Intelligence

Fame Center

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 83-2170757

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Oct 04, 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

96th percentile

1.26x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

0.97x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

7th percentile

-85%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-29%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-58%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$212,484

Down $85,033 (-29%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

-$54,624

Down $259,175 (-127%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$267,108

Up $174,142 (+187%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Down

$275,491

Down $373,737 (-58%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$509,665

Up $20,975 (+4.3%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$234,174

Down $394,712 (-246%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th 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

2022

Assets$212,484
Liabilities$267,108
Net Assets-$54,624
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th 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

2022

Revenue$275,491
Expenses$509,665
Net Income-$234,174
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Oct 4, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$287,848
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.

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 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$193,861$188,773▼ $5,088
Pledges and Grants Receivable$100,000--
Accounts Receivable$1,295$21,350▲ $20,055
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,361$2,361→ $0
Total Assets$297,517$212,484▼ $85,033
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$72,900$242,460▲ $169,560
Deferred Revenue$16,887$20,014▲ $3,127
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,179$4,634▲ $1,455
Total Liabilities$92,966$267,108▲ $174,142
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$204,551$-54,624▼ $259,175
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$204,551$-54,624▼ $259,175
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$297,517$212,484▼ $85,033

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,361$3,540$5,901
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christy DavisDirector
Danielle ForteDirector
Jodi Koslow MartinDirector
Ken GibbsDirector
Marc DoggettDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$90,366
Program Service Revenue
$197,426
Investment Income
$56
Other Revenue
$-12,357
All Other Contributions
$52,255
Change in Net Assets
$-234,174
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$355,853
Other Expenses$106,920
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$46,892
Total Fundraising Expense$9,090
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$260,430$65,108-$325,538
Grants to Domestic Individuals$46,892--$46,892
Occupancy$25,090$6,273-$31,363
Payroll Taxes$24,252$6,063-$30,315
All Other Expenses$12,103$1,917-$14,020
Advertising--$9,090$9,090
Insurance-$6,578-$6,578
Fees for Services Legal-$6,045-$6,045
Information Technology-$5,860-$5,860
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,570-$5,570
Fees for Services Management-$4,324-$4,324
Other Expenses$4,491$4,321-$4,321
Conferences and Meetings-$1,285-$1,285
Office Expenses-$269-$269
Total Functional Expenses$382,526$118,049$9,090$509,665
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,357
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
Audit committee
No
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 A, Line 7A

“Board members/directors and executive director have the power to vote on potential board members in compliance with the organization's bylaws.”

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

“The form 990 is reviewed by staff, bookkeeper, and board treasurer.”

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

“The organization has regular check-ins and reviews.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Executive director is reviewed in compliance with the organization's bylaws and board-approved budget. There is an annual review process and market salary research.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents available upon written request to the executive director at the 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
3127924376
Signed
2023-10-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sheila R Fortson
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
33
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Tighe Kress & Orr Pc
Address
2205 POINT BLVD SUITE 100, ELGIN, IL 60123
Preparer
Timothy a King CPA Mas
Phone
8476952700
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the organization, and has concluded that as of year end there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the financial statements. The organization is subject to routine audits by taxing authorities; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$212,484
Liabilities
$267,108
Net assets
-$54,624
Revenue
$275,491
Expenses
$509,665
Net income
-$234,174
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