Better Business Bureau Of Chicago And Northern Illinois Inc
- Assets
- $9.3m
- Revenue
- $7.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 84
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 01/1928
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 36-0896695
Organization Overview
Better Business Bureau Of Chicago And Northern Illinois Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1928. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Better Business Bureau Of Chicago And Northern Illinois Inc employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Business Bureau Of Chicago And Northern Illinois Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, Better Business Bureau Of Chicago And Northern Illinois Inc generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE HIGHEST ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BUSINESSES AND THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTE FAIR BUSINESS WITH RESPECT TO TRADE AND CONSUMERS THROUGH MEDIA INTERVIEWS, COVERAGE OF MARKETPLACE TRENDS AND SCAMS, MEDIA RELEASES, SELF HELP BOOKS, CHARITY REVIEW, HOME AND AUTO SHOWS, SPEAKERS BUREAU FOR NAVY, UNIVERSITIES AND A VARIETY OF SCHOOLS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRINTING OF REPORTS. DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIFIC BUSINESS RELIABILITY REPORTS ON 100,000 BUSINESSES. AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS REPORTS IS THE ORGANIZATION'S INVESTIGATION DIVISION THAT REVIEWS INFORMATION AND WORKS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES TO PROMOTE INTEGRITY IN THE MARKETPLACE, ETHICS AWARDS RECOGNIZING BEST PRACTICES, AND ASSISTANCE IN SETTLING COMPLAINTS WITH BUSINESSES.
PROMOTE FAIR ADVERTISING - OPERATION OF ADVERTISING REVIEW PROGRAMS WHICH ARE CONCERNED WITH DEVELOPING, MONITORING AND FOSTERING ADHERENCE TO ETHICAL GUIDELINES WITHIN THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY THROUGH VOLUNTARY SELF REGULATION.
PROMOTE FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY - OPERATION OF A DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM THAT INCLUDES MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES BETWEEN BUYERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED AUTOMOBILES, LIGHT TRUCKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE A FAIR AND EFFICIENT MEANS TO SETTLE CONSUMER DISPUTES WITH AUTO MANUFACTURERS, THEREBY BENEFITTING THE PUBLIC AND THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve J Bernas President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $290,586 |
David Behnke Vice President Of Finance | 37.5 | $162,616 | |
Pierre Droira VP Of Bus. Engagement/advertis | 37.5 | $155,620 | |
Farhan Noorani Dir Of Business Relations/asst | 37.5 | $136,250 | |
Carlos M Minetti Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carl G Jacobson Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
330 N Wabash Llc Office Rent | 8/30/17 | $229,360 |
Access One Inc Telephone & It | 8/30/17 | $158,609 |
Jg Associates Marketing Inc Sales Commission | 8/30/17 | $233,596 |
Google Inc Marketing | 8/30/17 | $113,766 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $483 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,983 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,760,875 |
| Investment income | $93,042 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $280,775 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,242,725 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $321,720 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $3,456,605 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $86,306 |
| Other employee benefits | $345,498 |
| Payroll taxes | $292,127 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,920 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $170,217 |
| Advertising and promotion | $259,056 |
| Office expenses | $39,125 |
| Information technology | $176,604 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $617,525 |
| Travel | $4,518 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,643 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $84,062 |
| Insurance | $36,048 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,632,269 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $713 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,348,271 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,214,883 |
| 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 | $102,898 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $310,317 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,368,869 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,345,951 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $703,970 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,750,809 |
| 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 | $778,697 |
| Total liabilities | $5,233,476 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,112,475 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $9,345,951 |
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