Kids First Chicago For Education
- Assets
- $6.7m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 12/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 83-0399727
Organization Overview
Kids First Chicago For Education is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Kids First Chicago For Education employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kids First Chicago For Education 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 06/2023, Kids First Chicago For Education generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Kids First Chicago For Education has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $2,584,074. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - THROUGH THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ARM OF ITS WORK, K1C AIMS TO ACTIVATE FAMILIES WITH THE INFORMATION TO MAKE THE BEST CHOICES FOR AND SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, AND TO HELP SHAPE EDUCATION POLICY TO SERVE CHICAGO'S PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN ADEQUATELY AND EQUITABLY. K1C PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES TO HELP THEM GAIN THE RESOURCES, INFORMATION, ACCESS, AND VOICE THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THEIR VISION FOR THEIR CHILDREN. K1C UTILIZES A PLACE-BASED APPROACH TO ADVOCACY THAT ARMS FAMILIES WITH RELEVANT FACTS, IDENTIFIES KEY ISSUES, AND ENABLES THEM TO DRIVE COMMUNITY- AND DISTRICT-WIDE CHANGE. K1C'S DIRECT SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, INFORMATIONAL EVENTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED CONVENINGS AND PRESENTATIONS.
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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS - K1C STRIVES TO MAKE INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION POLICY ISSUES ACCESSIBLE TO COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES TO SUPPORT THEIR DECISION-MAKING AND ALLOW THEM TO BECOME ACTIVE AND EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES FOR POLICY CHANGE. K1C DOES THIS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF NONPARTISAN AND PARENT FRIENDLY COMMUNICATIONS MATERIALS THAT UNPACK COMPLICATED TOPICS AND ARM FAMILIES WITH THE INFORMATION THAT THEY NEED TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN SUCCEED AND ACCESS WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Anello Director/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $292,847 |
David Casper Director/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Thonn Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melinda Young Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cameron Morris Director (thru 04/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jose Luis Prado Director (thru 10/22) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,938,724 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,676 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,938,724 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $163,291 |
| 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 | $3,210,993 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $89,150 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $250 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $356,546 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,828 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,063,658 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $93,077 |
| Other employee benefits | $256,617 |
| Payroll taxes | $167,063 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,124 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $691,541 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,202 |
| Office expenses | $55,615 |
| Information technology | $185,397 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $228,101 |
| Travel | $81,622 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $198,712 |
| Interest | $50 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,505 |
| Insurance | $19,471 |
| All other expenses | $48,665 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,648,732 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,563 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $560,433 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,474,443 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,435 |
| 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 | $1,719 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,280 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,542,358 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,125 |
| Total assets | $6,678,356 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $275,514 |
| 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 | $17,933 |
| Total liabilities | $293,447 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,656,543 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,728,366 |
| 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 | $6,678,356 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Kids First Chicago For Education has awarded $75,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BUILD INC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY CONNECTION GRANT | $15,000 |
GREATER AUBURN - GRESHAM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PURPOSE: COMMUNITY CONNECTION GRANT | $15,000 |
NORTHWEST CENTER PURPOSE: COMMUNITY CONNECTION GRANT | $15,000 |
SOMETHING GOOD IN ENGLEWOOD INC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY CONNECTION GRANT | $15,000 |
THE RESURRECTION PROJECT PURPOSE: COMMUNITY CONNECTION GRANT | $15,000 |