Civic Intelligence

Un Learning Space Nfp

EIN 86-1308623 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

To create experiences that help people acknowledge and (un)learn socialized beliefs by recognizing and centering counternarratives, creating space for community, and embarking on an antiracist journey.

3336 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60616

unlearningspace.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.13x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$51,236

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 28.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-69%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

43rd percentile

-9.2%

Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Down

$18,017

Down $39,797 (-69%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$2,358

Down $2,311 (-49%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$15,659

Down $37,486 (-71%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$177,753

Down $17,975 (-9.2%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$215,239

Up $24,611 (+13%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$37,486

Down $42,586 (-835%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2021: $8,252Liabilities 2021: $2,000Net Assets 2021: $6,2522021Assets 2022: $27,286Liabilities 2022: $1,000Net Assets 2022: $26,2862022Assets 2023: $56,565Liabilities 2023: $8,520Net Assets 2023: $48,0452023Assets 2024: $57,814Liabilities 2024: $4,669Net Assets 2024: $53,1452024Assets 2025: $18,017Liabilities 2025: $2,358Net Assets 2025: $15,6592025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$18,017
Liabilities$2,358
Net Assets$15,659
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth43rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $90,749Expenses 2021: $84,497Net Income 2021: $6,2522021Revenue 2022: $282,206Expenses 2022: $262,172Net Income 2022: $20,0342022Revenue 2023: $219,968Expenses 2023: $198,209Net Income 2023: $21,7592023Revenue 2024: $195,728Expenses 2024: $190,628Net Income 2024: $5,1002024Revenue 2025: $177,753Expenses 2025: $215,239Net Income 2025: -$37,4862025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$177,753
Expenses$215,239
Net Income-$37,486
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$18,017
Liabilities
$2,358
Net assets
$15,659
Revenue
$177,753
Expenses
$215,239
Net income
-$37,486
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.02$0.16$1.78$2.15$0.37
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.05$0.53$1.96$1.91$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.09$0.48$2.20$1.98$0.22
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.01$0.26$2.82$2.62$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.02$0.06$0.91$0.84$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 18, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$177,753
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To create experiences that help people acknowledge and unlearn socialized beliefs by recognizing and centering counternarratives, creating space for community, and embarking on an antiracist journey.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The UnLearning Space had the privilege to serve over 20 clients from non-profit organizations, schools, community based organizations, foundations, and for-profit organizations. We offer 4 services including: UnLearning Experiences, UnLearning Literature Review: Culturally Relevant Resource Revision, UnLearning Coaching and Consulting, and the UnLearning Cultural Diagnostic. The breakdown of these 4 services for our partner organizations are as follows: 7 Cultural Diagnostics Quantitative and Qualitative research + analysis + recommendations + Coaching + UnLearning Experiences - Whole package 7 UnLearning Coaching and Consulting Clients 5 UnLearning Experiences Differentiated workshops to address oppression and relevant content, specifically antiracism 2 UnLearning Literature Review: Culturally Relevant Resource Revisions Created and edited curriculum 9-12th grade, English and College and Career using Culturally Relevant lens-$150,668
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LYDIA MERCERExecutive DirectorFT$51,236-$51,236
JASON MERCERTreasurer-$0--
APRILL BUCKERDirector-$0--
ANDREA O'LEARYDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Un Learning Space Nfp
EIN
86-1308623
Address
3336 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Signing Officer

Name
Lydia Mercer
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2026-03-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
M Caldwell Enterprises LLC
Address
PO Box 368531, Chicago, IL 60636
Preparer
Martrice Caldwell CPA
Phone
7739362656
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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“Office Expenses $18209”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $1491”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $3368”

Other Expenses.1

“CONTRACTORS $106994”

Other Expenses.2

“M+E $781”

Other Expenses.3

“DONATION $630”

Other Expenses.4

“MISC $190”

Other Expenses.5

“BANK FEE $13”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $4669 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2358”

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