CHICAGO ADVERTISING FEDERATION

EIN: 360899605

PARK RIDGE, IL

Total Revenue
$422,326
Total Expenses
$471,927
Total Assets
$428,578
Net Assets
$244,178
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1905
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MARK ROWLAND
Phone
8476477500
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHICAGO ADVERTISING FEDERATION, founded in 1905, is a small nonprofit that reported $422K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $472K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

SAME AS MISSION STATEMENT ON 990 PAGE 1, PART 1, LINE 1 AND CONTINUING ON SCHEDULE O

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

CAF HOLDS SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CREATE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE CHICAGO ADVERTISING COMMUNITY. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE:CAREER DAY, WHICH IS A...

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CAF HOLDS SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CREATE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE CHICAGO ADVERTISING COMMUNITY. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE:CAREER DAY, WHICH IS A ONE DAY EVENT FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, AND PROFESSORS TO ATTEND AND LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD OF ADVERTISING. THE DAY INCLUDES SEVERAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, PANEL DISCUSSION SESSIONS AND A NETWORKING LUNCH. SILVER MEDAL AWARDS, WHICH IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT HONORS A DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE CHICAGO ADVERTISING COMMUNITY FOR HIS/HER CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO THE ADVERTISING FIELD. ADVERTISING WOMAN OF THE YEAR (AWOY) -- EACH YEAR A DISTINGUISHED FEMALE IN THE CHICAGO ADVERTISING COMMUNITY IS SELECTED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER CONSIDERATION OF NOMINEES, AS THE ADVERTISING WOMAN OF THE YEAR.

Program 2

CAF HOSTS THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS (ADDY AWARDS), WHICH IS A LOCAL COMPETITION FOR THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION'S (AAF) AWARDS PROGRAM AND SENDS ITS WINNERS TO THE DISTRICT LEVEL...

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CAF HOSTS THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS (ADDY AWARDS), WHICH IS A LOCAL COMPETITION FOR THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION'S (AAF) AWARDS PROGRAM AND SENDS ITS WINNERS TO THE DISTRICT LEVEL COMPETITION. WINNERS FROM THE DISTRICT LEVEL GO ON TO THE NATIONAL COMPETITION. THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS ARE THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY'S LARGEST AND MOST REPRESENTATIVE NATIONAL COMPETITION.

Program 3

PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT -- CAF HOSTS VARIOUS SEMINARS AND INDUSTRY DIVERSITY PROGRAMS WHICH ALLOW NETWORKING, LEARNING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY. YOUNG...

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PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT -- CAF HOSTS VARIOUS SEMINARS AND INDUSTRY DIVERSITY PROGRAMS WHICH ALLOW NETWORKING, LEARNING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATE IN ATTENDING AND ASSIST IN ADMINISTRATION OF THESE PROGRAMS, WHICH SERVES AS A WAY TO GET THEM INVOLVED IN THE ORGANIZATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $181,535
Program Service Revenue $234,839
Investment Income $5,656
Other Revenue $296
TOTAL REVENUE $422,326

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $471,927
TOTAL EXPENSES $471,927

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $422,326 $376,730 +0.1%
Expenses $471,927 $378,834 +0.2%
Net Income $-49,601 $-2,104 +22.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
28
Independent Members
28
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
40

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
6
$0
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD ROCHE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY MYSLIWIEC TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BONERT DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH EHART DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BAOMY WEHRLE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ROWLAND PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE WHEELER DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIAN MAY STEWART PAST PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROCCO SMERIGLIO DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZETTE WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN GLURE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY DOSKOW DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON DAWAYNE SMITH DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN COLLETTA SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID JONES DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT KRAMPEN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA APPLETON PRESIDENT ELECT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS BOOTHE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANITA AKINTONDE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN LEE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK FLEISCH DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI CLAPS VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
QADREE HOLMES DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF KATZ DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATELYN KRONEMAN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE STEPP DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRISTINA VERA BRIDGES DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE NIKOLAUS DIRECTOR 4.00
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
2025 $422,326 $471,927 $428,578 $-49,601
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $380,680 $354,028 $331,025 $26,652
2022 $457,437 $346,924 $297,708 $110,513
2021 $139,842 $166,351 $197,369 $-26,509
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