ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS NETWORK

EIN: 237375976 501(c)(3)

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$22,308,810
Total Expenses
$23,018,669
Total Assets
$5,710,679
Net Assets
$-201,037
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
OYE KALE
Phone
7737284030
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS NETWORK, founded in 1973, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $22.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS NETWORK ("ASN") IS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE URBAN CHILDREN, YOUTHS, AND ADULTS WITH WELL-ROUNDED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS LEADING TO COLLEGE ENTRANCE AND/OR CAREER PATHS, WHICH FOSTER ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $22,298,689
Program Service Revenue $8,454
Investment Income $1,667
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $22,308,810

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,351,560
Fundraising Expenses $17,823
Program Expenses $21,055,659
Other Expenses $17,667,109
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,018,669

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $22,308,810 $24,525,589 -0.1%
Expenses $23,018,669 $24,870,013 -0.1%
Net Income $-709,859 $-344,424 +1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
2160
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
3
$305,382
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$156,045
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
OYE KALE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD RUTSCHMAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LASHAUN JACKSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEISHA DAVIS JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALFREDO NAMBO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK WUEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$305,382 $0 $305,382
MATRICE MANUEL ASISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$156,045 $0 $156,045
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 $22,308,810 $23,018,669 $5,710,679 $-709,859
2024 $24,525,589 $24,870,013 $5,173,980 $-344,424
2023 $21,170,535 $20,410,600 $6,867,710 $759,935
2022 $14,219,102 $14,184,793 $3,955,018 $34,309
2021 $15,119,021 $15,140,161 $3,716,420 $-21,140
2020 $12,048,691 $12,048,364 $4,186,027 $327
2019 $10,730,363 $10,749,616 $3,523,680 $-19,253
2018 $11,794,550 $11,793,776 $4,010,684 $774
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