THE INSTITUTE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

EIN: 237394613 501(c)(3)

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$2,049,589
Total Expenses
$2,044,767
Total Assets
$528,226
Net Assets
$129,068
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JESSICA PAYNE
Phone
7737696363
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE INSTITUTE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Building a just and equitable society in harmony with planet earth. ICA has realized this mission through locally-led sustainable community development initiatives which assist people to visualize, plan, and implement consensus-based strategies

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,690,889 Revenue: $1,351,433

TECHNOLOGY OF PARTICIPATION TRAINING PROGRAMS USED BY HUNDREDS OF ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAMS TEACH TEAM MEMBERS HOW TO...

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TECHNOLOGY OF PARTICIPATION TRAINING PROGRAMS USED BY HUNDREDS OF ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAMS TEACH TEAM MEMBERS HOW TO COLLABORATE ON PROJECTS AND FACILITATORS HOW TO EFFECTIVELY LEAD THEIR TEAM WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT ALL TEAM MEMBERS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF EACH TASK.

Program 2
Expenses: $203,420 Revenue: $5,162

OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN CAPACITIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THE ARCHIVES PROGRAM. OUR AIM IS TO SHARE, THROUGH OUR ARCHIVES, THE...

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OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN CAPACITIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THE ARCHIVES PROGRAM. OUR AIM IS TO SHARE, THROUGH OUR ARCHIVES, THE EXPERIENCES AND TOOLS FROM AN ENERGETIC 20TH CENTURY PEOPLES MOVEMENT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT WITH TODAYS CITIZEN ACTIVISTS, CIVIC LEADERS, THINKERS AND STUDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $689,028
Program Service Revenue $1,356,595
Investment Income $3,966
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,049,589

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $243,343
Fundraising Expenses $25,089
Program Expenses $1,894,309
Other Expenses $1,801,424
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,044,767

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,049,589 $1,700,606 +0.2%
Expenses $2,044,767 $1,719,415 +0.2%
Net Income $4,822 $-18,809 -1.3%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
5
Volunteers
10

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
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JESSICA PAYNE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MCMULLEN BUSHMAN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS BRUBAKER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMILOLA JOHNSON ASSISTANT TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SONYA BUTTS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LILLIE FOX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET GERGEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH GRAHAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE HALL STERN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEIDA MCNEAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKESHIA WRIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $2,049,589 $2,044,767 $528,226 $4,822
2023 $1,700,606 $1,719,415 $469,135 $-18,809
2022 $1,383,482 $1,533,094 $494,465 $-149,612
2021 $1,845,431 $1,780,856 $657,462 $64,575
2020 $657,816 $537,789 $441,473 $120,027
2019 $716,325 $776,549 $497,720 $-60,224
2018 $680,015 $653,785 $592,259 $26,230
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