Civic Intelligence

Midwest Mystery Conference

EIN 87-2879627 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The purpose of the Organization is to promote the crime fiction genre, connect fans, and cultivate the next generation of crime fiction fans and writers.

5334 N Lieb AveChicago, IL 60630

midwestmysteryconference.com

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

32nd percentile

-8.5%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-50%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$873

Down $856 (-50%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$873

Down $856 (-50%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$10,080

Up $1,389 (+16%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$10,936

Up $3,005 (+38%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$856

Down $1,616 (-213%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

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

$2.0K$1.5K$1.0K$500$0Assets 2023: $1,729Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,7292023Assets 2024: $873Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $8732024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$873
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$873
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th percentile

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0KRevenue 2023: $8,691Expenses 2023: $7,931Net Income 2023: $7602023Revenue 2024: $10,080Expenses 2024: $10,936Net Income 2024: -$8562024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$10,080
Expenses$10,936
Net Income-$856
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$873
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$873
Revenue
$10,080
Expenses
$10,936
Net income
-$856
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.00$0.87$10.1$10.9$0.86
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.00$1.73$8.69$7.93$0.76
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$10,080
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the Organization is to promote the crime fiction genre, connect fans, and cultivate the next generation of crime fiction fans and writers.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
We held our annual conference for a community of crime fiction authors, fans, and publishing pros. We also offered volunteer opportunities for Creative Writing students.$0$10,668
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lori Rader-DayPresidentPT$0--
Tracy ClarkVice PresidentPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Midwest Mystery Conference
EIN
87-2879627
Phone
7738601332
Address
5334 N Lieb Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Signing Officer

Name
Lori Rader-Day
Title
President
Phone
7738601332
Signed
2025-10-22
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“We held our annual conference for a community of crime fiction authors, fans, and publishing pros. We also offered volunteer opportunities for Creative Writing students. All costs associated with running the day-long event.”

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