Civic Intelligence

Un Learning Space Nfp

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 86-1308623

Jan 01, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 • Filed on Mar 15, 2022

Organization Profileunlearningspace.org
3336 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60616

(785) 979-4808

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

47th percentile

6.9%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$61,260

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 67.5% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

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No value available

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

Source year 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

$8,252

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Net Assets

$6,252

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Liabilities

$2,000

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin47th percentile

Revenue

$90,749

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$84,497

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Net Income

$6,252

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$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

2021

Assets$8,252
Liabilities$2,000
Net Assets$6,252
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$90,749
Expenses$84,497
Net Income$6,252
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021
Signed
Mar 15, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$90,749
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.

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.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The (Un)Learning 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: (Un)Learning Experiences, (Un)Learning Literature Review: Culturally Relevant Resource Revision, (Un)Learning Coaching and Consulting, and the (Un)Learning 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 + (Un)Learning Experiences - Whole package) 7 (Un)Learning Coaching and Consulting Clients 5 (Un)Learning Experiences (Differentiated workshops to address oppression and relevant content, specifically antiracism) 2 (Un)Learning Literature Review: Culturally Relevant Resource Revisions (Created and edited curriculum 9-12th grade, English and College and Career using Culturally Relevant lens)$84,497-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LYDIA MERCERExecutive DirectorFT$61,260-$61,260
Jason MercerDirector-$0--
BaRhonda Dickerson StewartDirector-$0--
MYLA SKINNERDirector-$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
2022-03-15
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

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $1462”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $138”

Other Expenses.1

“CONTRACTORS $19100”

Other Expenses.2

“MISC $1129”

Other Expenses.3

“PROF SERVICES $742”

Other Expenses.4

“UTILITIES $606”

Other Expenses.5

“DONATION $30”

Other Expenses.6

“BANK FEE $30”

Total Liabilities.1006

“Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $0 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $2000”

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Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,252
Liabilities
$2,000
Net assets
$6,252
Revenue
$90,749
Expenses
$84,497
Net income
$6,252
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