Civic Intelligence

Fame Center

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 83-2170757

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jan 14, 2025

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

1.52x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.62x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

19th percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$75,416

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

35th percentile

-7.4%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

74%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$196,806

Down $15,678 (-7.4%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

-$101,684

Down $47,060 (-86%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$298,490

Up $31,382 (+12%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue93rd percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Up

$478,301

Up $202,810 (+74%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$578,413

Up $68,748 (+13%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$100,112

Up $134,062 (+57%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth35th 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

2023

Assets$196,806
Liabilities$298,490
Net Assets-$101,684
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th 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

2023

Revenue$478,301
Expenses$578,413
Net Income-$100,112
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jan 14, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$480,953
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$188,773$97,037▼ $91,736
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,361$41,250▲ $38,889
Accounts Receivable$21,350$7,500▼ $13,850
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$3,823-
Total Assets$212,484$196,806▼ $15,678
Other Assets Total$0$47,196▲ $47,196
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$242,460$244,600▲ $2,140
Other Liabilities$0$49,437▲ $49,437
Deferred Revenue$20,014$0▼ $20,014
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,634$4,453▼ $181
Total Liabilities$267,108$298,490▲ $31,382
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-54,624$-101,684▼ $47,060
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-54,624$-101,684▼ $47,060
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$212,484$196,806▼ $15,678

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$41,250$9,651$50,901
Other Assets Org$47,196--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sheila R FortsonExecutive DirectorFT$75,416$75,416

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jodi Koslow MartinBoard Chair
Courtney JacksonDirector
Elizabeth CarterDirector
Greg WilliamsDirector
Ken GibbsDirector
Marc DoggetDirector
Richard BloomfieldDirector
Tywnia BrewtonDirector
Zachary DayDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$219,364
Program Service Revenue
$251,148
Investment Income
$37
Other Revenue
$7,752
All Other Contributions
$199,364
Change in Net Assets
$-100,112

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$43,500
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$5,000
Collectibles2$1,102
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$600
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$500
Food Inventory1$430
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$60
Total Noncash Contributions10$51,192
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$367,133
Other Expenses$155,230
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$56,050
Total Fundraising Expense$7,388
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$207,395$51,849-$259,244
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$60,333$15,083-$75,416
Occupancy$46,425$11,606-$58,031
Grants to Domestic Individuals$56,050--$56,050
Payroll Taxes$25,978$6,495-$32,473
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,395-$17,395
Information Technology-$8,988-$8,988
Insurance-$8,376-$8,376
Advertising--$7,388$7,388
Office Expenses$6,192--$6,192
Depreciation Depletion$4,930--$4,930
Fees for Services Management-$4,753-$4,753
All Other Expenses$1,181$1,380-$2,561
Other Expenses$2,377$3,847$0$2,377
Total Functional Expenses$433,590$137,435$7,388$578,413
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$10,404
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,652
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
Operating Lease Liability$49,437
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
3149258359
Signed
2025-01-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sheila R Fortson
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
34
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Tighe Kress & Orr Pc
Address
2205 POINT BLVD SUITE 100, ELGIN, IL 60123
Preparer
Cynthia M Petschke CPA Cva
Phone
8476952700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Item B

“The return has been amended to report the correct amounts in the statement of revenue, statement of functional expenses, and balance sheet.”

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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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0207395
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0259244
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0PRIVATE LESSONS
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1CAMPS & GROUP CLASSES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc3OTHERS
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt173433
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt230115
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt3232
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt090366
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt046892
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt056
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0106920
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-12357
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0197426
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IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt06
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt027398
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt0858292
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01557551
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt041250
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt09651
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt050901
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt047196
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt049437
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT 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.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt047196
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt049437
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
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IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/CollectiblesGrp/ContributionCnt02
IRS990ScheduleM/CollectiblesGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleM/FoodInventoryGrp/ContributionCnt01
IRS990ScheduleM/FoodInventoryGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/ContributionCnt03
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/ContributionCnt11
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/ContributionCnt21
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/ContributionCnt31
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/ContributionCnt41
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc0PIANO
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc1MUSICAL EQUIPMENT
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc2WRITING DESK
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc3IPAD PRO
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc4SMORES MAKER
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd0X
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd1X
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd2X
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd3X
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd4X
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt043500
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt15000
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt2600
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt3500
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt460
IRS990ScheduleM/ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BOARD MEMBERS/DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAVE THE POWER TO VOTE ON POTENTIAL BOARD MEMBERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY STAFF, BOOKKEEPER, AND BOARD TREASURER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION HAS REGULAR CHECK-INS AND REVIEWS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND BOARD-APPROVED BUDGET. THERE IS AN ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS AND MARKET SALARY RESEARCH.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE FAME CENTER OFFICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE RETURN HAS BEEN AMENDED TO REPORT THE CORRECT AMOUNTS IN THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE, STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES, AND BALANCE SHEET.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$196,806
Liabilities
$298,490
Net assets
-$101,684
Revenue
$478,301
Expenses
$578,413
Net income
-$100,112
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