Ucan
- Assets
- $65.1m
- Revenue
- $44.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 772
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 02/1939
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 36-2167937
Organization Overview
Ucan is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1939. According to its NTEE Classification (P70) the organization is classified as: Residential Care & Adult Day Programs, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Ucan employed 772 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ucan 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 06/2021, Ucan generated $44.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $50.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% 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
TO BUILD STRONG YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE HEALING, EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UCAN'S THERAPEUTIC YOUTH HOME PROVIDES A STRUCTURED, STABLE AND THERAPEUTIC LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR YOUTH IN THE CARE OF THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. THE HOME WORKS PRIMARILY WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 7-18 WHO HAVE HISTORIES OF SEVERE TRAUMA, ABUSE AND NEGLECT. BECAUSE OF THEIR PAST EXPERIENCE, THE CLIENTS ARE IN NEED OF A HIGHLY STRUCTURED, 24-HOUR-A-DAY TREATMENT FACILITY TO ADDRESS THE BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES THAT SURROUND THEIR PREVIOUS EXPOSURE TO TRAUMA AND ABUSE. CLIENTS IN THE DIERMEIER THERAPEUTIC YOUTH HOME ARE OFFERED A WIDE VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALIZED AND GROUP TREATMENT SERVICES TO AID THEM IN HEALING AND GAINING THE SOCIAL AND COPING SKILLS TO GRADUATE FROM TREATMENT AND MOVE TO A LESS RESTRICTIVE SETTING.TOTAL CLIENTS SERVED: 68
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PREVENTION/OTHER INCLUDES MULTIPLE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN AND AROUND NORTH LAWNDALE, RIVERDALE, AND ROSELAND AS WELL AS SAFE PASSAGE PROGRAMS TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WALKING TO SCHOOL. THIS AREA ALSO INCLUDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT RANGE FROM SUMMER JOBS PROGRAMS, INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS, AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING.
UCAN ACADEMY, COMPRISED OF TWO CAMPUSES ACROSS CHICAGO, IS AN INNOVATIVE 1ST THROUGH 12TH GRADE YEAR-ROUND THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL. A SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM IS USED BY EXPERIENCED STAFF TO HELP STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTIES IN PREVIOUS SCHOOL SETTINGS AND WHO BENEFIT FROM A SMALLER, MORE INDIVIDUALIZED CLASSROOM SETTING. AS THE LARGEST AND ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOLS IN THE AREA, EACH CHILD ENROLLED IN UCAN ACADEMY COMES TO US WITH A UNIQUE SET OF NEEDS. WE USE A STAFF-INTENSE ENVIRONMENT FOR MORE ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION. OUR STUDENTS, WHILE COMING FROM DIVERSE AND DISTINCT BACKGROUNDS, HAVE ALL EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTIES IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL SETTINGS. MANY HAVE BECOME DISCOURAGED ABOUT LEARNING. WE HELP THEM TO SEE SCHOOLING IN A POSITIVE LIGHT AND TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.TOTAL CLIENTS SERVED: 153
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Zachary Schrantz President & CEO Until 6/30/21 | Officer | 40 | $242,283 |
Kimberly Casey Chief Program Officer | 40 | $172,514 | |
Cherilyn Thomas Vice President | 40 | $164,362 | |
Claude Robinson Executive Vice President | 40 | $156,395 | |
Laura Angelucci Executive Vice President Of Admin. | 40 | $151,858 | |
Patricia Wynn CFO Until 3/24/21 | Officer | 40 | $143,171 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Delta-t Group Illinois Non Employee Staff Service | 6/29/21 | $452,192 |
Servicemaster Commercial Cleaning Service | 6/29/21 | $384,921 |
Gordon Food Service Food Service Distributor | 6/29/21 | $188,171 |
Maxim Healthcare Non Employee Staff Service | 6/29/21 | $134,820 |
Christy Webber & Company Landscaping Service | 6/29/21 | $110,810 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $865,818 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $36,506,713 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,387,077 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,759,608 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,136,794 |
| Investment income | $166,276 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $15,380 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $266,551 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$111,686 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $44,926,941 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,176,028 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $386,577 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $386,577 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $25,765,772 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,500 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,710,962 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,817,943 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $152,541 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $184,090 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $168,594 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,040 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,471,831 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $624,419 |
| Information technology | $558,869 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,278,581 |
| Travel | $305,707 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $223,692 |
| Interest | $155,476 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $951,650 |
| Insurance | $651,140 |
| All other expenses | $599,348 |
| Total functional expenses | $50,195,723 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,424,537 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,752,707 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,469,620 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,168,230 |
| 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 | $421,078 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,350,847 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,184,058 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $10,794,559 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $28,567,475 |
| Total assets | $65,133,111 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,325,914 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $7,854,369 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $9,270,452 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,509,845 |
| Total liabilities | $25,960,580 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,776,579 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,395,952 |
| 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 | $65,133,111 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 44 grants that Ucan has recieved totaling $2,104,483.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Diermeier Family Foundation Naples, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $220,000 |
John D And Alexandra C Nichols Family Foundation Winnetka, IL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $200,000 |
Centers For New Horizons Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Subrecipient reimbursement | $200,000 |
Robert R Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: THE CAMPAIGN FOR UCAN | $150,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT. | $150,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: FOR INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT. | $150,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $11,517,581 |
| Net Contributions | $2,741,541 |
| Ending Balance | $14,259,122 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ablelight Inc Watertown, WI | $198,949,209 | $107,612,471 |
Great Circle St James, MO | $68,390,614 | $85,036,631 |
Ucan Chicago, IL | $65,133,111 | $44,926,941 |
Christian Care Communities Inc Louisville, KY | $83,402,839 | $39,447,588 |
Centers For Independence Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,176,879 | $2,724,477 |
Little City Foundation Inverness, IL | $34,035,732 | $37,584,662 |
Allendale Association Inc Lake Villa, IL | $23,456,439 | $27,684,203 |
Villages Of Indiana Inc Bloomington, IN | $7,944,114 | $29,918,682 |
Lawrence Hall Chicago, IL | $44,677,389 | $23,759,587 |
Mid-Step Services Inc Sioux City, IA | $20,233,079 | $25,551,383 |
Chapin Hall Center For Children Chicago, IL | $55,502,225 | $23,908,514 |
Comprehensive Systems Inc Charles City, IA | $6,739,515 | $18,627,852 |