Special Children's Charities (EIN 237026774) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ray Baker

Phone

3125273743

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Special Children's Charities, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit that reported $7.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 67% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To promote, foster, and encourage physical and mental health improvement for children and adults in Chicago with intellectual and development disabilities.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,388,346

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $119,901

Other Revenue $44,976

TOTAL REVENUE $7,553,223

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,394,867

Salaries & Benefits $658,071

Fundraising Expenses $497,191

Program Expenses $5,464,677

Other Expenses $4,936,863

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,989,801

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$7,553,223	$4,510,422	+0.7%
Expenses	$7,989,801	$3,812,378	+1.1%
Net Income	$-436,578	$698,044	-1.6%

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

5000

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

$141,044

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ray Baker	President	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Carolyn Daley	Past President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Matt O'Shea	Vice President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Pam Munizzi	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Terry Muldoon	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Andolina	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tony DiPaolo	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Gray	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zachary Harbour	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Niall Hardiman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marci Harrison	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Fran Hurley	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Kramer	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dan Koors	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brenda McHugh	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Saul Lopez	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kevin Magnuson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sheila O'Callaghan	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Juan Ochoa	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Smita Shah	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Sheahan	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alondo Tucker	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Slowik	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$131,507	$9,537	$141,044
Marybeth O Carlson	Manager	40.00	Highest	$122,654	$0	$122,654
Ann M Hartnett	Manager	40.00	Highest	$117,654	$0	$117,654

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$7,553,223	$7,989,801	$8,572,943	$-436,578
2022	$4,510,422	$3,812,378	$7,539,416	$698,044
2021	$2,359,230	$1,700,841	$6,546,102	$658,389
2020	$2,763,216	$1,550,908	$5,740,188	$1,212,308
2019	$2,813,573	$2,258,521	$4,399,815	$555,052
2018	$2,650,838	$2,180,697	$3,566,165	$470,141

Special Children's Charities