Civic Intelligence

Proofing Station

EIN 88-1821857 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Proofing station increases access to capital for organizations that support the midwest regional food and agricultural ecosystem and that have historically been underserved and marginalized and providing technical assistance support that advances ecological sustainability, social and racial equity, and economic resilience.

500 W Madison St Suite 1000Chicago, IL 60661

proofingstation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.75x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

82nd percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

29th percentile

$126,766

Higher top officer pay than 29% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

8.6%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-87%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$11,655,245

Up $927,430 (+8.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,002,470

Up $500,220 (+100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$10,652,775

Up $427,210 (+4.2%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,340,212

Down $9,084,580 (-87%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$913,002

Up $713,775 (+358%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$427,210

Down $9,798,355 (-96%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2023: $10,727,815Liabilities 2023: $502,250Net Assets 2023: $10,225,5652023Assets 2024: $11,655,245Liabilities 2024: $1,002,470Net Assets 2024: $10,652,7752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$11,655,245
Liabilities$1,002,470
Net Assets$10,652,775
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Revenue 2023: $10,424,792Expenses 2023: $199,227Net Income 2023: $10,225,5652023Revenue 2024: $1,340,212Expenses 2024: $913,002Net Income 2024: $427,2102024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,340,212
Expenses$913,002
Net Income$427,210
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$11,655,245
Liabilities
$1,002,470
Net assets
$10,652,775
Revenue
$1,340,212
Expenses
$913,002
Net income
$427,210
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.7$1.00$10.7$1.34$0.91$0.43
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.7$0.50$10.2$10.4$0.20$10.2
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,340,212
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Proofing station increases access to capital for organizations that support the midwest regional food and agricultural ecosystem and that have historically been underserved and marginalized and providing technical assistance support that advances ecological sustainability, social and racial equity, and economic resilience.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$8,727,815$8,896,033▲ $168,218
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$1,759,212-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,000,000$1,000,000▼ $1,000,000
Total Assets$10,727,815$11,655,245▲ $927,430
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$500,000$1,000,000▲ $500,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,250$2,120▼ $130
Other Liabilities$0$350▲ $350
Total Liabilities$502,250$1,002,470▲ $500,220
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$10,225,565$10,652,775▲ $427,210
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$10,225,565$10,652,775▲ $427,210
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,727,815$11,655,245▲ $927,430
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay29th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Corntey RentonExecutive DirectorFT$126,766$126,766

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bruce KarmazinBoard Chair and Treasurer
Erica KingBoard Member
Sarah Mcgraw ReichertBoard Member
Shelby ParchmanBoard Secretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Torana Group LLCFund Management550 W WASHINGTON BLVD SUITE 201, Chicago, IL 60661$265,896
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,025,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$315,212
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,025,000
Change in Net Assets
$427,210

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,340,212
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,340,212
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,340,212
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$756,507
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$156,495
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$450,000--$450,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$145,340-$145,340
Office Expenses$27,598$111,941-$139,539
Fees for Services Management$133,492--$133,492
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,500-$14,500
Payroll Taxes-$11,155-$11,155
Insurance-$8,106-$8,106
Travel-$7,989-$7,989
Fees for Services Legal-$2,881-$2,881
Total Functional Expenses$611,090$301,912$0$913,002

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$913,002
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$913,002
Total Expenses per Form 990$913,002
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Expenses$350
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed initially by the executive director, board chair, and treasurer, then shared with the full board of directors for review and approval by vote, as documented in board meeting minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Board hr committee hires executive director, conducts annual performance review, and adjusts compensation annually. Board members and officers are not compensated for their participation in the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Proofing station's governing documents and financial statements are provided to our board members, funders, and potential funders upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Proofing Station
EIN
88-1821857
Phone
3123244338
Address
500 W MADISON ST SUITE 1000, CHICAGO, IL 60661

Signing Officer

Name
Cortney Renton
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3123244338
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cortney Renton
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
2
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Novogradac & Company Llp
Address
3025 NORTH WOOSTER AVENUE, DOVER, OH 44622
Preparer
David Conway
Phone
3303655400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“Proofing station's executive director and board of directors review the audit, financial statements, and the selection of the organization's independent accountant and auditor.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3PROOFING STATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO OUR BOARD MEMBERS, FUNDERS, AND POTENTIAL FUNDERS UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROOFING STATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE AUDIT, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND THE SELECTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR.
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