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The Options Initative Inc

EIN 85-4161312 • 501(c)3 • Oak Park, IL

990-N Coverage

Profile

Our organization aims to expand the scope of career choices for black youth by providing impactful experiences, resources, and exposure to various industries.

137 N Oak Park Avenue Suite 207Oak Park, IL 60301

www.toi-inc.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

82nd percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$10,250

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Assets

$65,731

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$65,731

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$209,598

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$144,269

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$65,329

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $65,731Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $65,7312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$65,731
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$65,731

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2024: $209,598Expenses 2024: $144,269Net Income 2024: $65,3292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$209,598
Expenses$144,269
Net Income$65,329

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$0.66$2.10$1.44$0.65
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$209,598
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our organization aims to expand the scope of career choices for black youth by providing impactful experiences, resources, and exposure to various industries.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$402$65,731▲ $65,329
Total Assets$402$65,731▲ $65,329
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$402$65,731▲ $65,329
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$402$65,731▲ $65,329
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$402$65,731▲ $65,329
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Adam TaylorPresidentPT$10,250$10,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eleanor TaylorSecretary
William TaylorTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$209,598
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$65,329
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$99,885
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$44,384
Total Fundraising Expense$1,623
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$34,134$10,250-$44,384
Other Expenses$8,085$11,101-$8,085
Occupancy$7,654--$7,654
All Other Expenses$2,386$725-$3,111
Advertising--$1,623$1,623
Insurance$1,556--$1,556
Office Expenses-$505-$505
Conferences and Meetings-$239-$239
Fees for Services Accounting-$85-$85
Total Functional Expenses$119,741$22,905$1,623$144,269
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
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Options Initative Inc
EIN
85-4161312
Phone
7082204739
Address
137 N OAK PARK AVENUE SUITE 207, OAK PARK, IL 60301

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Taylor
Title
President
Phone
7082204739
Signed
2025-05-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Adam Taylor
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Alap Limited
Address
3511 ELSIE LANE, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60192
Preparer
Michael a Pazur CPA
Phone
2246224800
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