Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago
- Assets
- $474.6k
- Revenue
- $424.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 06/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2018
- EIN
- 36-3704776
Organization Overview
Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2018, Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago employed 6 individuals. Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago 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 12/2018, Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago generated $424.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $593.0k during the year ending 12/2018. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 4 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
2018
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO (CRFC) STRENGHTHENS AMERICAN DEMOCRACY BY PROVIDING ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION TO PREPARE THEM FOR INFORMED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. NONPROFIT AND NONPARTISAN, CRFC DESIGNS AND CONDUCTS LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT EMPHASIZE CURRENT AND HISTORICAL CONTROVERSIES INVOLVING RIGHTS, LAW, AND POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHICAGO AND STATEWIDE CIVIC LEARNING STUDENT PROGRAMS: LOCAL PROJECT TO PROMOTE LAW-RELATED EDUCATION WITH ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CHICAGO, GREATER METROPOLITAN AREA, AND ACROSS ILLINOIS, INCLUDING TEACHER RECRUITMENT, PLACEMENT OF ATTORNEY VOLUNTEERS IN CLASSROOMS, SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS, STUDENT CONFERENCES, IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES, AND CURRICULUM DISSEMINATION. MORE THAN 17,000 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED DIRECTLY. OVER 840 VOLUNTEERS IN LAW, HISTORY, PUBLIC POLICY, AND GOVERNMENT ALSO PARTICIPATED.
LOCAL AND NATIONAL CIVIC LEARNING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: TRAINING TO PROMOTE LAW-RELATED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND SECONDARY TEACHERS IN ILLINOIS AND NATIONALLY, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND SUSTAINED PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION. OVER 400 TEACHERS PARTICIPATED WITH SUPPORT BY APPROXIMATELY 60 VOLUNTEERS IN LAW, HISTORY, PUBLIC POLICY, AND GOVERNMENT. INCLUDED INTRODUCTION OF MAJOR STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT NEW MANDATORY CIVICS COURSE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN ILLINOIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathy Miller Executive Director & CEO | Officer | 38 | $91,000 |
Gary T Coleman CFO | Officer | 38 | $63,424 |
Victor P Filippini Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Herrington Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew W Vail Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James L Quinlivan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $464 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $196,355 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $196,819 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,309 |
| Investment income | $5,060 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $194,761 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $424,949 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $154,424 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,678 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $161,388 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,681 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,263 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,749 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,611 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,053 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,942 |
| Information technology | $6,598 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,150 |
| Travel | $1,259 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,327 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,180 |
| Insurance | $6,608 |
| All other expenses | $826 |
| Total functional expenses | $593,046 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $429,169 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $32,100 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $256 |
| 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 | $5,021 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $426 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,663 |
| Total assets | $474,635 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,712 |
| 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 | $21,712 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | -$8,137 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $461,060 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $452,923 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago has awarded $44,250 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GENERATIONS SERVING GENERATIO PURPOSE: STRENGTHENONG INFRASTURCTURE OF SER | $38,500 |
CENTER FOR EDUCATION IN LAW PURPOSE: SUPPORT "LAWYERS IN CLASSROOM" PROG | $5,750 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago has recieved totaling $5.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $527,289 |
| Earnings | $4,808 |
| Other Expense | $71,037 |
| Ending Balance | $461,060 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Roger Baldwin Foundation Of Aclu Inc Chicago, IL | $14,883,261 | $6,240,135 |
Fidelis Center For Law And Policy Madison, WI | $2,330,203 | $3,071,392 |
Veterans In Defense Of Liberty Springfield, MO | $652,380 | $2,440,381 |
American Civil Liberties Union Chicago, IL | $8,456,802 | $2,458,827 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Wisconsin Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $2,338,708 | $1,616,452 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Missouri Foundation St Louis, MO | $4,797,487 | $1,820,036 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Iowa Des Moines, IA | $2,598,317 | $1,403,346 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Kentucky Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | $2,669,845 | $1,894,338 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Indiana Foundation Indianapolis, IN | $5,369,460 | $1,646,381 |
Cair-Chicago Chicago, IL | $1,935,503 | $1,898,837 |
Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago Chicago, IL | $474,635 | $424,949 |
American Civil Liberties Union Milwaukee, WI | $3,895,135 | $1,155,075 |