Young Chicago Authors
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $698.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1991
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 36-3772997
Organization Overview
Young Chicago Authors is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Young Chicago Authors employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Young Chicago Authors 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 08/2021, Young Chicago Authors generated $698.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YOUNG CHICAGO AUTHORS TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE BY CULTIVATING THEIR VOICES THROUGH WRITING, PUBLICATION, AND PERFORMANCE EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AT YOUNG CHICAGO AUTHORS (YCA), ARTIST-LED WORKSHOPS PROVIDE WRITING TRAINING THROUGH WEEKLY WORKSHOPS AT OUR CENTER AND AT OUR PARTNER SITES AROUND CHICAGO, MOSTLY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE LITTLE OR NO ACCESS TO ARTS PROGRAMMING. YCA PROVIDES PUBLIC FORUMS FOR CHICAGO'S TEEN VOICES. THE OPEN-MIC READINGS ARE DYNAMIC, YOUTH-CENTERED SPACES IN WHICH YOUNG PEOPLE FEEL COMFORTABLE BEING THEMSELVES DEVELOPING THEIR VOICES. YCA PUBLICATION PROGRAMS BRING THE VOICES OF THE TEEN WRITERS TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL AUDIENCES, AND IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE PROFESSIONALISM WHICH YCA ENCOURANGES IN ALL ITS YOUNG WRITERS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM 990, PART III, LINE 4A) INCREASINGLY, EDUCATORS AND YOUTH WORKERS SEE THE VALUE OF THE YCA PROGAMS AND APPROACHES. THEY ATTEND OUR PROGRAMS TO LEARN FROM YCA'S SUCESS AND REPLICATE SIMILAR PROGRAMMING IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Hunter Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $103,140 |
Demetrius Amparan Executive Di | Officer | $88,580 | |
Daniel O Ash Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Sharon E Calhoun Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Kevin Collins Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Gerard Gregoire Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $626,396 |
| Investment income | $15,684 |
| 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 | $698,244 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $191,720 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $465,610 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,908 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,666 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,983 |
| Office expenses | $29,506 |
| Information technology | $2,655 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,693 |
| Travel | $910 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,046 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,327 |
| Insurance | $11,517 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,251,356 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,987 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $135,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,155 |
| 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 | $530 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $553,238 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $588,389 |
| Total assets | $1,645,499 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,363 |
| 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 | $762,207 |
| Total liabilities | $771,570 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $426,679 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $447,250 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $873,929 |