Distinctive Schools of Illinois

EIN: 274967763 501(c)(3) Education

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$55,192,004
Total Expenses
$54,912,015
Total Assets
$4,369,546
Net Assets
$1,476,000
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Scott Frauenheim
Phone
3123324998
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Distinctive Schools of Illinois, founded in 2011, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $55.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Distinctive Schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the work of charter schools serving kids from traditionally under-served backgrounds.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $225,324
Program Service Revenue $54,680,162
Investment Income $15,645
Other Revenue $270,873
TOTAL REVENUE $55,192,004

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $881,135
Salaries & Benefits $50,763,876
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $53,996,681
Other Expenses $3,267,004
TOTAL EXPENSES $54,912,015

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $55,192,004 $41,725,709 +0.3%
Expenses $54,912,015 $41,535,943 +0.3%
Net Income $279,989 $189,766 +0.5%
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
8
Independent Members
4
Employees
1100
Volunteers
4

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
$678,916
Total Directors
8
$366,977
Key Employees
7
$1,553,211
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Joseph Wise Chairman, Strategy Advisor 20.00
Officer Director
$150,695 $6,792 $157,487
David Sundstrom Chief Administrative Officer 40.00
Officer Director
$143,917 $13,295 $157,212
Kenneth Wong Trustee 2.00
Director
$27,864 $0 $27,864
Jim Flavin Trustee 2.00
Director
$24,414 $0 $24,414
Denise Davis-Cotton Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chaula Gupta Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Smith Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Ray Stoelinga Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Frauenheim Chief Executive Officer 40.00
Officer
$345,989 $18,228 $364,217
Katherine O'Connor Chief Education Officer 40.00
Key Emp
$240,987 $71,781 $312,768
Erin Lanoue Chief Operating Officer 40.00
Key Emp
$226,526 $5,301 $231,827
Monique N Langston Chief of Staff 40.00
Key Emp
$203,429 $168 $203,597
Samantha Baugh Chief Talent Officer 40.00
Key Emp
$200,437 $10,673 $211,110
Elizabeth Winke Chief Financial Officer 40.00
Key Emp
$198,789 $4,277 $203,066
Jessica Paulsen Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer 40.00
Key Emp
$193,943 $2,836 $196,779
Michael J McCarthy Chief of Schools 40.00
Key Emp
$189,716 $4,348 $194,064
Matthew L Pitucco Deputy Chief of Engagement 40.00
Highest
$159,740 $9,636 $169,376
Stephanie R Barraza Executive Director of Strategy 40.00
Highest
$138,249 $53,357 $191,606
Kara May Director of Partnerships & Creative Development 40.00
Highest
$133,250 $43,521 $176,771
Whitney A Rosetti Executive Director of Talent 40.00
Highest
$130,225 $13,318 $143,543
Roberto Vargas Managing Director of IT and Data Systems 40.00
Highest
$121,366 $11,200 $132,566
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $55,192,004 $54,912,015 $4,369,546 $279,989
2023 $41,725,709 $41,535,943 $3,843,430 $189,766
2022 $37,265,340 $36,686,223 $3,046,722 $579,117
2021 $38,553,382 $34,797,226 $2,734,668 $3,756,156
2020 $3,858,303 $2,959,276 $5,145,494 $899,027
2019 $3,185,916 $3,576,431 $2,643,951 $-390,515
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