Civic Intelligence

Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

EIN 88-1299459 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Putting the work of women writers in the spotlight, by creating charitable grants and mentorships for marginalized and underrepresented writers. This new annual literary award will acknowledge, celebrate and promote fiction by a wider, more diverse, and inclusive group of women and non-binary writers.

303 W Madison 1000Chicago, IL 60606

carolshieldsprizeforfiction.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 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

30th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

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

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 2025

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-63%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

212%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$22,874

Down $38,404 (-63%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$22,874

Down $38,404 (-63%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Up

$359,367

Up $244,207 (+212%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$397,771

Up $333,613 (+520%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$38,404

Down $89,406 (-175%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $100Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1002022Assets 2023: $10,276Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $10,2762023Assets 2024: $61,278Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $61,2782024Assets 2025: $22,874Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $22,8742025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$22,874
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$22,874
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2022: $100Expenses 2022: $0Net Income 2022: $1002022Revenue 2023: $248,461Expenses 2023: $238,285Net Income 2023: $10,1762023Revenue 2024: $115,160Expenses 2024: $64,158Net Income 2024: $51,0022024Revenue 2025: $359,367Expenses 2025: $397,771Net Income 2025: -$38,4042025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$359,367
Expenses$397,771
Net Income-$38,404
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$22,874
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$22,874
Revenue
$359,367
Expenses
$397,771
Net income
-$38,404
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$0.23$3.59$3.98$0.38
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$1.15$0.64$0.51
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$2.48$2.38$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Dec 2, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$359,367
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, religious and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. In particular, the corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively to encourage, support, and promote women writers of english language literature from the united states of america and canada.

Putting the work of women writers in the spotlight, by creating charitable grants and mentorships for marginalized and underrepresented writers. This new annual literary award will acknowledge, celebrate and promote fiction by a wider, more diverse, and inclusive group of women and non-binary writers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$61,278$22,874▼ $38,404
Total Assets$61,278$22,874▼ $38,404
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$61,278$22,874▼ $38,404
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$61,278$22,874▼ $38,404
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$61,278$22,874▼ $38,404
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Linda LovingPresident
Susan PayneVice President
Julie JacobsonTreasurer and Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$359,367
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$359,367
Change in Net Assets
$-38,404

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$359,367
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$359,367
Total Revenue per Form 990
$359,367
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$352,700
Other Expenses$45,071
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$352,700--$352,700
Other Expenses-$37,074-$37,074
Fees for Services Other-$5,608-$5,608
Office Expenses-$1,397-$1,397
Insurance-$992-$992
Total Functional Expenses$352,700$45,071$0$397,771

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$397,771
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$397,771
Total Expenses per Form 990$397,771
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
2
Spending
$352,700

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction (Canada)Award the excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in the U.S. and CanadaAward the excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in the U.S. and Canada12$352,700
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
No
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 Executive Director reviews the 990 and discusses any questions with auditor before presenting it to the Board of Governors. The Board then reviews the 990 and presents additional questions to the Executive Director if additional clarification is needed.”

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

“Conflict of interest policy is signed by Board members annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“All compensation decisions are reviewed and approved by the Board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Copy of financial statements, policies, and 990 are available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
EIN
88-1299459
Phone
3129193294
Address
303 W Madison 1000, Chicago, IL 60606

Signing Officer

Name
Julie Jacobson
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3129193294
Signed
2025-12-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julie Jacobson
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S WESTERN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-3206
Preparer
Mel Padillo
Phone
7737794720
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, line 2C:

“The process did not change from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“FIN 48 Note from reviewed Financial Statements: The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction of America was granted an exemption from federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The tax-exempt purpose of the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction of America and the nature in which it operates is described above. The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction of America continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction of America has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction of America was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2025.”

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