THE GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHICAGO (EIN 362182027) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1908

Principal Officer

STEPHANIE SCHMIDT

Phone

7735291212

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHICAGO, founded in 1908, is a micro nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $25K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $60K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 141% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT GEOGRAPHY AND ITS IMPORTANT USES.

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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 $450

Program Service Revenue $3,360

Investment Income $21,319

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $25,129

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $9,011

Other Expenses $60,493

TOTAL EXPENSES $60,493

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$25,129	$45,903	-0.5%
Expenses	$60,493	$57,333	+0.1%
Net Income	$-35,364	$-11,430	+2.1%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEREK J BARTHEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDITH K BOCK	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WINIFRED CURRAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH KEZON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY LYON	EXECUTIVE DI	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE SCHMIDT	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GRANT SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD STEIN	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
2025	$25,129	$60,493	$783,988	$-35,364
2024	$45,903	$57,333	$756,813	$-11,430
2023	$20,026	$64,046	$722,615	$-44,020
2022	$31,140	$58,003	$714,403	$-26,863
2021	$39,892	$61,301	$867,180	$-21,409
2020	$22,501	$59,959	$786,985	$-37,458
2019	$636,392	$63,379	$815,718	$573,013

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