Reform For Illinois is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Reform For Illinois employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reform For 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 06/2022, Reform For Illinois generated $132.2k 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 (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $186.2k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON GOVERNMENTAL TRENDS, ADVOCATES REFORMS AND HOSTS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT. ADDRESSES THE ROLE OF MONEY IN POLITICS, AND ENCOURAGES INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
OUR CORE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR VOTERS, ADVOCATING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM, TRANSPARENCY AND ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT, AND PROVIDING TOOLS FOR VOTER ENGAGEMENT. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY RESEARCHING AND ADVOCATING LEGISLATION, PROVIDING IN-DEPTH RESEARCH ON GOVERNMENT TRENDS IN ILLINOIS, ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONRIBUTIONS, AND MAINTAINING ILLINOIS SUNSHINE, A FREE ONLINE DATABASE THAT TRACKS POLITICAL SPENDING IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alisa Kaplan Executive Director | 40 | $82,500 | |
David Orr Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Karen Mcconnaughay Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dana J Pownall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jaylin D Mcclinton Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Oren Jacobson Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $36,510 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $95,723 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $132,233 |
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 | $132,233 |
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. | $119,366 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,775 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,416 |
Payroll taxes | $9,410 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,790 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,560 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $5,200 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,938 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $447 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $602 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,439 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,370 |
All other expenses | $1,110 |
Total functional expenses | $186,212 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $337,577 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $337,577 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,197 |
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 | $123,138 |
Total liabilities | $124,335 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $213,242 |
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 | $337,577 |