ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP

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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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBIN STEANS

Phone

3122354531

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $6.5M represent 27 months of operating reserves.

Mission

ADVANCE ILLINOIS WAS FOUNDED IN 2008 AS AN INDEPENDENT POLICY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TOWARD A HEATHY PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND CIVIC LIFE. ADVANCE ILLINOIS IS COMMITTED TO AN ALIGNED EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT STIVES FOR EQUITY, STRESSES COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND COMPLETION, AND SUPPORTS THE WHOLE CHILD FROM THE EARLIEST YEARS THROUGH ADULTHOOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,312,132 Revenue: $12,102

DEVELOP DATA-INFORMED POLICIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS; BUILD LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND COALITIONS OF ADVOCATES, AND ELEVATE THE EDUCATION NARRATIVE WITH THE GOAL OF FURTHERING...

DEVELOP DATA-INFORMED POLICIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS; BUILD LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND COALITIONS OF ADVOCATES, AND ELEVATE THE EDUCATION NARRATIVE WITH THE GOAL OF FURTHERING EQUITY, IN ORDER TO:- RECRUIT, DEVELOP, AND EMPOWER THE MOST EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS,- SET WORLD-CLASS EXPECTATIONS AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORTS, AND- EMPOWER LOCAL INNOVATION IN EXCHANGE FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESULTS.

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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 $2,697,949

Program Service Revenue $12,102

Investment Income $167,073

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,877,124

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,134,928

Fundraising Expenses $299,604

Program Expenses $2,312,132

Other Expenses $959,360

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,094,288

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,877,124	$2,804,921	+0.0%
Expenses	$3,094,288	$2,927,175	+0.1%
Net Income	$-217,164	$-122,254	+0.8%

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

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

$245,099

Total Directors

$2,300

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN EDWARDSON	CO-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIN GJAJA	CO-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEW COLLENS	CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SYLVIA PUENTE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON TYLER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN ALBERDING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON BARICKMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARRY BERMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BECKY BETTS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV K EDWARD COPELAND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CULLERTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY ERWIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAYNE EVANS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY FENCIK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES FRANCZEK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANICE JACKSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLARE MUNANA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNDA PARKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL POLASKY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$2,300	$0	$2,300
JUAN SALGADO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SONIA SOLTERO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA RAY STOELINGA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTY WATERMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN STEANS	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$206,674	$38,425	$245,099
NICOLE BELA	DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$125,070	$4,396	$129,466
BRAVETTA HASSELL	DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS	40.00	Highest	$127,522	$15,193	$142,715
JENNIFER KIRMES	DIRECTOR OF POLICY	40.00	Highest	$133,036	$10,782	$143,818
JAMES O'CONNOR	PROJECT DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$147,639	$40,084	$187,723
JELANI SAADIQ	DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS	40.00	Highest	$127,201	$11,367	$138,568

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	$2,877,124	$3,094,288	$6,834,245	$-217,164
2023	$2,804,921	$2,927,175	$7,195,858	$-122,254
2022	$5,491,599	$2,672,162	$7,365,653	$2,819,437
2022	$3,999,538	$2,671,612	$5,871,438	$1,327,926
2021	$3,046,236	$2,757,936	$4,175,192	$288,300
2020	$3,609,841	$2,483,054	$3,941,311	$1,126,787
2019	$2,649,195	$2,506,607	$2,862,412	$142,588
2018	$3,259,906	$2,437,041	$2,759,965	$822,865