Invisible Institute
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 02/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-3551981
Organization Overview
Invisible Institute is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Invisible Institute employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Invisible Institute 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 12/2021, Invisible Institute generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.6% per year over the past 7 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
ENHANCING THE CAPACITY OF CITIZENS TO HOLD PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ACCOUNTABLE. THE ORGANIZATION ADHERES TO THE CENTRAL PRINCIPLE THAT CITIZENS HAVE CO-RESPONSIBILITY WITH THE GOVERNMENT FOR MAINTAINING RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND, WHEN ABUSES OCCUR, FOR DEMANDING REDRESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JOURNALISM - THE ORGANIZATION IS A JOURNALISM ORGANIZATION AT ITS CORE, AND UTILIZES DIFFERENT MEDIUMS TO EMPLOY SUCH TACTICS THAT INCLUDE HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTATION, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION, THE CURATING OF PUBLIC INFORMATION, CONCEPTUAL ART PROJECTS AND THE ORCHESTRATION OF DIFFICULT PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS.
CITIZENS POLICE DATA PROJECT CPDP - CPDP TAKES RECORDS OF POLICE INTERACTIONS WITH THE PUBLIC - RECORDS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE BURIED IN INTERNAL DATABASES - AND OPENS THEM UP TO MAKE THE DATA USEFUL TO THE PUBLIC, THEREBY CREATING A PERMANENT RECORD FOR EVERY POLICE OFFICER. THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES ITS CPDP TOOL TO PRESENT THE UNDERLYING POLICE DATA. IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE CPDP PROGRAM COVERAGE AND EFFECTIVENESS, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE CODEBASE FOR THE CPDP TOOL AND ALL UNDERLYING DATASETS PLUS DATA PROCESSING SCRIPTS AND FOIA RESPONSES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
MARKET BOX - THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO BUY AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD BOXES FILLED WITH LOCAL PRODUCE, BREAD, AND EGGS TO THOSE MOST IN NEED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE MOST VULNERABLE SOUTH SIDE RESIDENTS SUCH AS SENIORS,IMMUNOCOMPROMISED, AND THOSE WITHOUT SAFE TRANSIT OPTIONS ARE SHUT OFF FROM LOCAL FOOD. THIS PROGRAM TRANSITIONED TO A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP WITH THE INVISIBLE INSTITUTE IN Q3 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hilesh Patel Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $36,666 |
Forrest Stuart Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonny Garg President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Gist Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Epstein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Edwards Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $209,071 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,246,937 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,456,008 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $202,851 |
| Investment income | $45 |
| 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 | $2,658,904 |
| 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. | $36,666 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,166 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $759,660 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,511 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,882 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,597 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,046 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,009 |
| Insurance | $12,760 |
| All other expenses | $14,563 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,624,537 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $493,118 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $851,172 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $35,625 |
| 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 | $9,148 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,158 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,403,221 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,789 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $16,789 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $31,853 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,354,579 |
| 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 | $1,403,221 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Invisible Institute has recieved totaling $2,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Doug And Betsey Schwab And Family Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
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|---|---|---|
Illinois Association Of Court Appointed Special Advocates Chicago, IL | $1,157,086 | $3,940,398 |
Kentucky Youth Advocates Inc Louisville, KY | $3,168,867 | $3,250,444 |
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Casa Kane Co Geneva, IL | $5,765,575 | $3,339,502 |
Jackson County Casa Kansas City, MO | $5,293,777 | $5,529,328 |
Invisible Institute Chicago, IL | $1,403,221 | $2,658,904 |
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Casa Lake County Inc Vernon Hills, IL | $3,219,303 | $2,460,566 |
Court Appointed Advocates For Children Inc Columbus, IN | $566,115 | $1,331,845 |
Woodstock Institute Chicago, IL | $641,004 | $979,306 |