The Cliff Dwellers

EIN: 362181426

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$687,396
Total Expenses
$731,552
Total Assets
$1,741,377
Net Assets
$1,425,575
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1907
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Ben Johnson
Phone
3129228080
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

The Cliff Dwellers, founded in 1907, is a small nonprofit that reported $687K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $1.4M represent 25 months of operating reserves.

Mission

SOCIAL CLUB SUPPORTING THE ARTS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ARTS

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $562,514
Investment Income $8,344
Other Revenue $116,538
TOTAL REVENUE $687,396

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $240,800
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $490,752
TOTAL EXPENSES $731,552

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $687,396 $813,315 -0.2%
Expenses $731,552 $727,471 +0.0%
Net Income $-44,156 $85,844 -1.5%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
15
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
5
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BENJAMIN JOHNSON President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA FUNK PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE SULLIVAN Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SENG Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD GORDON Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIUS LOESER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SCHRODT Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD REEDER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD TORREZ Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE CHANDLER-MARSHALL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN PANTSIOS 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 $687,396 $731,552 $1,741,377 $-44,156
2023 $813,315 $727,471 $1,538,047 $85,844
2022 $712,002 $656,274 $1,462,811 $55,728
2021 $575,834 $510,445 $1,379,485 $65,389
2020 $608,093 $610,411 $1,185,744 $-2,318
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