Civic Intelligence

Equiticity

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-3668073

May 01, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023 • Filed on Nov 06, 2023

Organization Profileequiticity.org
1655 S Blue Island Ave 753Chicago, IL 60608

(773) 916-6264

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

95th percentile

70%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

41st percentile

$13,067

Higher top officer pay than 41% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

$1,848,297

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$1,839,078

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$9,219

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin95th percentile

Revenue

$2,609,338

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$770,260

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$1,839,078

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2023: $1,848,297Liabilities 2023: $9,219Net Assets 2023: $1,839,0782023Assets 2024: $627,012Liabilities 2024: $6,476Net Assets 2024: $620,5362024Assets 2025: $809,440Liabilities 2025: $139,142Net Assets 2025: $670,2982025

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2023

Assets$1,848,297
Liabilities$9,219
Net Assets$1,839,078
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MRevenue 2023: $2,609,338Expenses 2023: $770,260Net Income 2023: $1,839,0782023Revenue 2024: $963,834Expenses 2024: $2,182,376Net Income 2024: -$1,218,5422024Revenue 2025: $1,316,941Expenses 2025: $1,267,179Net Income 2025: $49,7622025

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2023

Revenue$2,609,338
Expenses$770,260
Net Income$1,839,078
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023
Signed
Nov 6, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,609,338
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To operationalize racial equity by harnessing the collective power through research, advocacy, programs, community mobility rituals, and social enterprises to improve the lives of black, brown, and indigenous people in our society.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$1,245,325-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$550,555-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$41,584-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$5,716-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$5,117▲ $5,117
Total Assets$0$1,848,297▲ $1,848,297
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$9,219-
Total Liabilities$0$9,219▲ $9,219
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$1,289,078-
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$550,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$1,839,078▲ $1,839,078
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$1,848,297▲ $1,848,297

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,117$301$5,418
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay41st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Olatunji Oboi ReedPresident & CEOFT$10,077$2,990$13,067

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dionne BauxCo-Chair
Kyra D WoodsCo-Chair
Caronina GrimbleDirector
Dr Beverly ScottDirector
Dr Julian AgyemanDirector
Dr Nadia I AndersonDirector
Dr Richard D Benson IIDirector
Dr Tiffany McDowellDirector
Chandra Christmas-RouseSecretary
Jacquelyne D GrimshawTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,593,936
Program Service Revenue
$15,300
Investment Income
$102
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,593,936
Change in Net Assets
$1,839,078

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,609,338
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,609,338
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,609,338
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$532,688
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$225,363
Total Fundraising Expense$29,127
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$12,209
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$213,378$69,151$13,289$295,818
Other Salaries and Wages$121,464$22,775$7,591$151,830
Office Expenses$64,818$30,290-$95,108
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,058$8,261$2,754$55,073
Travel$41,495--$41,495
Fees for Services Accounting-$32,000-$32,000
Payroll Taxes$12,237$2,294$765$15,296
Occupancy$11,182$2,097$699$13,978
Grants to Domestic Orgs$12,209--$12,209
Conferences and Meetings$8,569$1,607$536$10,712
Insurance-$9,219-$9,219
Fees for Services Legal-$6,223-$6,223
Other Expenses$3,031$568$189$3,788
Other Employee Benefits$2,530$475$159$3,164
Advertising--$1,404$1,404
Depreciation Depletion-$301-$301
Total Functional Expenses$550,645$190,488$29,127$770,260

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$770,260
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$770,260
Total Expenses per Form 990$770,260
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
University of Illinois FoundationUrbana, IL-Payment made in honor of Ja'lon James, a child living nearby Equiticity's community partner, UIC Lawndale Neighborhood/MLK Exhibit Center, who was killed in a local traffic incident June of 2022.$9,600
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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 B, line 11B

“The review process includes internal review and preparation by the CEO/President, Director of Operations and Accountant. After this first pass, the Board Finance Committee (Treasurer and Secretary) reviews 990 before submitting to the full Board for review and final approval.”

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

“Equiticity's Board Liaison (Cecily Langford currently) is tasked with revisiting the Conflict of Interest statements annually, ensuring each member is compliant with the provided policy statements each year. The Liaison is also tasked with annually inserting into the Board of Directors' meeting agenda a review of the policy to support each board member's awareness and adherence to the policy content.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Equiticity contracted with a 3rd party Human Resources professional to conduct conversations using comparability data to base a collective decision on CEO salary level, as well as all Director level positions in the organization. Researched data is disclosed to Finance Committee and Board in the budget review process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Equiticity
EIN
85-3668073
Phone
7739166264
Address
1655 S Blue Island Ave 753, Chicago, IL 60608

Signing Officer

Name
Olatunji Oboi Reed
Title
President & CEO
Phone
7739166264
Signed
2023-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Olatunji Oboi Reed
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
5
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S WESTERN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-3206
Preparer
Jason L Gierhahn CPA
Phone
7737794720
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Grant writer: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 40,420. Fundraising expenses 10,105. Total expenses 50,525. Project management: Program service expenses 50,937. Management and general expenses 9,551. Fundraising expenses 3,184. Total expenses 63,672. Curriculum: Program service expenses 200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 200. Website design and maintenance: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 19,180. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,180. Program consultants: Program service expenses 162,241. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 162,241.”

Form 990, Part XII, line 2C:

“Equiticity's senior level management has initial oversite for audit review before drafts are provided to the Board Finance Committee then the Full Board of Directors for review and approval.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statement The Organization was granted an exemption from income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction and has been classified as an organization that is not a private Organization under Section 509(a)(1). The Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Management believes that it did not engage in any unrelated business activities; as such, no provision for income taxes has been provided for in the financial statements. The Organization's Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after filing.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Equiticity's Community Mobility Rituals (CMRs) accomplished an expansion of modes to include scooter rolls, public transit excursions, and cyclovia-style street festivals in addition to our community bike rides and walks. Another accomplishment was hosting a Friday night ride with community partners in North Lawndale in which over 25 youth were engaged to keep the ride safe through leadership and bike handling training (paid). Equiticity engaged a community council to co-plan and activate the CMRs at the local level.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Equiticity accomplished the launch of our inaugural Bike Force Cohort in partnership with After School Matters wherein local youth were trained in e-bike technologies, e-scooter repair, received post-secondary guidance from workers in the field, and explored new parts of their city. Students were paid a stipend and gave an end-of-session presentation to showcase their learning and insights.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statement The Organization was granted an exemption from income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction and has been classified as an organization that is not a private Organization under Section 509(a)(1). The Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Management believes that it did not engage in any unrelated business activities; as such, no provision for income taxes has been provided for in the financial statements. The Organization's Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after filing.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0Payment made in honor of Ja'lon James, a child living nearby Equiticity's community partner, UIC Lawndale Neighborhood/MLK Exhibit Center, who was killed in a local traffic incident June of 2022.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0University of Illinois Foundation
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The review process includes internal review and preparation by the CEO/President, Director of Operations and Accountant. After this first pass, the Board Finance Committee (Treasurer and Secretary) reviews 990 before submitting to the full Board for review and final approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Equiticity's Board Liaison (Cecily Langford currently) is tasked with revisiting the Conflict of Interest statements annually, ensuring each member is compliant with the provided policy statements each year. The Liaison is also tasked with annually inserting into the Board of Directors' meeting agenda a review of the policy to support each board member's awareness and adherence to the policy content.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Equiticity contracted with a 3rd party Human Resources professional to conduct conversations using comparability data to base a collective decision on CEO salary level, as well as all Director level positions in the organization. Researched data is disclosed to Finance Committee and Board in the budget review process.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Grant writer: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 40,420. Fundraising expenses 10,105. Total expenses 50,525. Project management: Program service expenses 50,937. Management and general expenses 9,551. Fundraising expenses 3,184. Total expenses 63,672. Curriculum: Program service expenses 200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 200. Website design and maintenance: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 19,180. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,180. Program consultants: Program service expenses 162,241. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 162,241.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Equiticity's senior level management has initial oversite for audit review before drafts are provided to the Board Finance Committee then the Full Board of Directors for review and approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part XII, line 2c:
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,848,297
Liabilities
$9,219
Net assets
$1,839,078
Revenue
$2,609,338
Expenses
$770,260
Net income
$1,839,078
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.81$0.14$0.67$1.32$1.27$0.05
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.01$0.62$0.96$2.18$1.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.01$1.84$2.61$0.77$1.84