Chicago Votes
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 05/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-0545127
Organization Overview
Chicago Votes is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2015. 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 12/2021, Chicago Votes employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Votes 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, Chicago Votes generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.0% 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.
Since 2018, Chicago Votes has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $133,574. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND NON PARTISAN CIVIC EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - YOUTH ORGANIZERS WERE TRAINED THROUGH INTERNSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS. THESE ORGANIZERS REGISTERED VOTERS AND MOBILIZED VOLUNTEERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven Valles Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $130,145 |
Zana Marino Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Olson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bernadine Williams Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Petzel President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Courtney Hrejsa Director | 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 | $1,545,827 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,545,827 |
| 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 | $1,810,608 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $40,000 |
| 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. | $137,333 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,467 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $662,252 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,966 |
| Other employee benefits | $47,990 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,453 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,780 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $144,068 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $31,193 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,269 |
| Travel | $28,465 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,021 |
| All other expenses | $16,726 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,191,516 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $743,598 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $697,665 |
| 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 | $3,200 |
| Total assets | $1,474,463 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,992 |
| 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 | $7,992 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,466,471 |
| 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 | $1,474,463 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Chicago Votes has awarded $40,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Participation and membership in Illinois Youth Voice Collaborative and contribution to youth development work | $8,393 |
YOUNG INVINCIBLES PURPOSE: Participation and membership in Illinois Youth Voice Collaborative and contribution to youth development work | $8,393 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Participation and membership in Illinois Youth Voice Collaborative and contribution to youth development work | $8,393 |
CHICAGO STUDENT ACTION PURPOSE: Participation and membership in Illinois Youth Voice Collaborative and contribution to youth development work | $7,678 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Participation and membership in Illinois Youth Voice Collaborative and contribution to youth development work | $7,143 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Chicago Votes has recieved totaling $337,814.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alliance For Youth Organizing Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING | $117,814 |
Robert R Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $20,000 |
Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc Longmont, CO PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc Longmont, CO PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Citizenship Education Fund Chicago, IL | $1,811,561 | $3,583,375 |
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc Mcfarland, WI | $2,242,158 | $1,946,798 |
Chicago Votes Chicago, IL | $1,474,463 | $1,810,608 |
Voces De La Frontera Action Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,456,211 | $508,459 |
Missouri Organizing And Voter Engagement Collaborative St Louis, MO | $1,678,519 | $859,836 |
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Inc Chicago, IL | $1,044,503 | $591,567 |
League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $527,044 | $496,534 |
Jonathan Project Inc Springfield, MO | $951 | $478,535 |
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement Inc Louisville, KY | $189,031 | $407,417 |
Missouri Organizing And Voter Engagement Action St Louis, MO | $2,750,643 | $1,910,182 |
Missouri Jobs With Justice Voter Action St Louis, MO | $558,722 | $242,883 |
League Of Women Voters Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | $703,061 | $374,901 |