Advance Illinois Nfp, operating under the name Advance Illinois, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Advance Illinois employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advance Illinois is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Advance Illinois generated $2.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOP DATA-INFORMED POLICIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS; BUILD LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND COALITIONS OF ADVOCATES, AND ELEVATE THE EDUCATION NARRATIVE WITH THE GOAL OF FURTHERING EQUITY, IN ORDER TO:- RECRUIT, DEVELOP, AND EMPOWER THE MOST EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS,- SET WORLD-CLASS EXPECTATIONS AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORTS, AND- EMPOWER LOCAL INNOVATION IN EXCHANGE FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESULTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John A Edwardson Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marin Gjaja Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lew Collens Chair, Executive Committee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason J Tyler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sylvia Puente Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Alberding Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Education First Consulting Education Preparation Consulting | 12/30/18 | $129,930 |
Taylor Uhe Llc Government Relations Consulting | 12/30/18 | $105,615 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,775,741 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,775,741 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $60 |
Investment income | $29,482 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$362 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,804,921 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $237,070 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,268 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,379,251 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,100 |
Other employee benefits | $135,929 |
Payroll taxes | $122,802 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,346 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $46,287 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $106,228 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $288,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $79,233 |
Information technology | $86,420 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $243,122 |
Travel | $62,291 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $76,694 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,155 |
Insurance | $3,376 |
All other expenses | $25,871 |
Total functional expenses | $2,927,175 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $366,440 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,563,372 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,238,261 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,564 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,693 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,696,800 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $283,728 |
Total assets | $7,195,858 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,402 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $351,154 |
Total liabilities | $453,556 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,951,656 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,790,646 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,195,858 |
Over the last fiscal year, Advance Illinois Nfp has awarded $103,000 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PURPOSE: Research and facilitation services provided by Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for "Finish Up Illinois" Planning Grant | $23,000 |
ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION PURPOSE: Agency staff's project coordination of "Redefining the IL HS to College Transition" Planning Grant | $12,000 |
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE PURPOSE: Support regional team's participation in "Redefining the IL HS to College Transition" Planning Grant | $10,000 |
DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: Support regional team's participation in "Redefining the IL HS to College Transition" Planning Grant | $10,000 |
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY - NORMAL PURPOSE: Support regional team's participation in "Redefining the IL HS to College Transition" Planning Grant | $10,000 |
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: Support regional team's participation in "Redefining the IL HS to College Transition" Planning Grant | $10,000 |