Chicago Council on Science & Techn… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Alexandra Prokuda

Phone

3125675830

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Chicago Council on Science & Technology, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $360K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $414K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

The Chicago Council on Science and Technology's (C2ST) mission is to inspire and engage all segments of society about science and technology and their contributions to society.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $314,437

Our programs span the gamut from large TED talk-style presentations to booths at community events and street corners, to our Speakeasies hosted at local bars and restaurants, to our Science in the...

Our programs span the gamut from large TED talk-style presentations to booths at community events and street corners, to our Speakeasies hosted at local bars and restaurants, to our Science in the Parks, STEAM in the Neighborhoods, and Inclusiveness in STEM series, to tours at world-renowned institutions, to multi-week programs done in collaboration with other nonprofits and organizations

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $321,618

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $38,595

TOTAL REVENUE $360,213

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $302,844

Fundraising Expenses $16,847

Program Expenses $314,437

Other Expenses $111,563

TOTAL EXPENSES $414,407

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$360,213	$433,477	-0.2%
Expenses	$414,407	$366,092	+0.1%
Net Income	$-54,194	$67,385	-1.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$89,425

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Schriesheim Alan	President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Shaw Arch	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Walsh Jay	Board Chair	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Desino Kelly	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Celesia Gastone	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Echambadi Raj	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Harris Yvonne	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Hendrix Mary JC	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Humphrey Chevy	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Johnson Natalie	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kearns Paul	Director	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
Knapp Charles	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kozlowski Dorothy	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kriss Robert	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Massey Walter	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Miller Jon D	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mocarski Richard	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Adams Erin	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Seed Patrick	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bruton Carla	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Siggers Julian	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Torshen Kay	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cepeda Diego	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ward Patty	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
White Chris	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Young Kristine	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zachos Lee	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alexandra Prokuda	Executive Director	35.00	Officer	$79,750	$9,675	$89,425

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$360,213	$414,407	$84,603	$-54,194
2024	$433,477	$366,092	$123,603	$67,385
2023	$372,631	$407,128	$69,364	$-34,497
2022	$292,057	$348,152	$95,252	$-56,095
2021	$348,018	$325,920	$201,898	$22,098
2020	$269,032	$355,291	$185,576	$-86,259
2019	$348,227	$388,230	$224,153	$-40,003
2018	$342,029	$361,761	$254,811	$-19,732

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