Citizens Utility Board
- Assets
- $742.4k
- Revenue
- $491.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 12/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-3306846
Organization Overview
Citizens Utility Board is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (W03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Citizens Utility Board employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens Utility Board is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Citizens Utility Board generated $491.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $693.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.2%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
PROVIDE REPRESENTATION TO ILLINOIS UTILITY CUSTOMERS BEFORE STATE COURTS AND COMMISSIONS, AND TO EDUCATE ILLINOIS UTILITY CUSTOMERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE THE STATEWIDE INTEREST IN THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND PROSPERITY OF ILLINOIS CITIZENS BY ENSURING EFFECTIVE DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF UTILITY CONSUMERS BEFORE VARIOUS COMMISSIONS AND COURTS AND BY PROVIDING EDUCATION OF UTILITY SERVICE, PRICES, BENEFITS AND CONSERVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Philip Demaertelaere Director,secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Craig Neff Director,president | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
L Kristofer Thomsen Director,treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Candice Justice Director,vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Hall Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Sikes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $404,967 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $86,440 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $491,407 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $491,407 |
| 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. | $31,251 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,563 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $215,475 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,220 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,839 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,287 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,163 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,026 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $190,358 |
| Information technology | $1,751 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,419 |
| Travel | $14,311 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,833 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $5,887 |
| Total functional expenses | $693,585 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $156,497 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $1,608 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $584,298 |
| Total assets | $742,403 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,053 |
| 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 | $762,068 |
| Total liabilities | $768,121 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$25,718 |
| 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 | $742,403 |