CHICAGO, IL
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)THE COMMERCIAL CLUB OF CHICAGO, founded in 1877, is a community nonprofit that reported $8.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB OF CHICAGO (CLUB) WAS FOUNDED IN 1877 TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE METROPOLITAN AREA OF CHICAGO. ORIGINALLY FOUNDED BY A GROUP OF 17 BUSINESS LEADERS WHO BELIEVED CHICAGO NEEDED A STRONG AND COHESIVE CIVIC FORCE TO HELP SHAPE THE COURSE OF THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT, TODAY THE CLUB IS AN ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 480 ACTIVE AND LIFE SENIOR BUSINESS, EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC, AND CULTURAL LEADERS WHO SEEK TO ADDRESS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE CHICAGO REGION. THE CLUB HOLDS AT LEAST 10 MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR TO HEAR SPEAKERS DISCUSS KEY ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE CHICAGO REGION. IN 1983, THE CLUB COMMISSIONED A STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA. THE STUDY CONCLUDED THAT CHICAGO WAS EXPERIENCING A GRADUAL EROSION OF ITS ECONOMIC VITALITY. IN RESPONSE, THE CLUB FORMED ITS CIVIC COMMITTEE TO UNDERTAKE PROJECTS TO BOLSTER CORE INDUSTRIES AND PURSUE NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE REGION. THE CIVIC COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 100 SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF THE CHICAGO REGION'S LEADING PRIVATE EMPLOYERS. ITS MISSION IS TO MAKE THE CHICAGO REGION THE BEST PLACE FOR EVERYONE TO LIVE, WORK, AND DO BUSINESS. THE CIVIC COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES TASK FORCES AND COMMITTEES TO UNDERTAKE STUDIES AND DEVELOPS RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS KEY POLICY ISSUES CONFRONTING THE CHICAGO REGION; AND HOLDS MEETINGS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO DISCUSS ITS PROGRAMS AND TO HEAR FROM SPEAKERS ON KEY POLICY ISSUES. IN ADDITION, THE CLUB AND CIVIC COMMITTEE SUPPORT AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN POLICY AND OPERATIONS OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, THE SURROUNDING REGION, AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE CIVIC COMMITTEE ACTION, CIVIC CONSULTING ALLIANCE, KIDS FIRST CHICAGO FOR EDUCATION (K1C), AND P33. THE CLUB'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMERCIAL CLUB OF CHICAGO AND CIVIC COMMITTEE, WHICH COMPRISE ONE LEGAL ENTITY.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8,710,047 | $6,097,221 | +0.4% |
| Expenses | $8,821,326 | $5,873,428 | +0.5% |
| Net Income | $-111,279 | $223,793 | -1.5% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEREK R B DOUGLAS | PRESIDENT | 33.00 |
Officer
Director
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$883,004 | $68,233 | $1,107,061 |
| JENNIFER SCANLON | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL O'GRADY | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SWANSON | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KOCH | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA CAFARO | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH DEHAAS | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICARDO ESTRADA | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FORD | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY L HENDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOLMES | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOPLAMAZIAN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHEVY HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LESTER KNIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER E MASSEY | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DORRI MCWHORTER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY PRITZKER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SACKS | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| E SCOTT SANTI | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER W STEANS | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA THONN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CORDELIA C MEYER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 36.00 |
Key Emp
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$391,580 | $46,504 | $494,024 |
| ERIKA POETHIG | EVP FOR STRATEGY AND PLANNING | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$356,536 | $26,205 | $382,741 |
| TOM KOTARAC | SENIOR VP, TRANSPORT/INFRA | 40.00 |
Highest
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$310,724 | $53,347 | $364,071 |
| SUZANNE FISHER | VP, FINANCE & ADMIN | 28.00 |
Highest
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$166,347 | $45,613 | $235,724 |
| REGINA HEYWARD | SR VP FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY | 40.00 |
Highest
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$298,104 | $13,085 | $311,189 |
| ROBERT BOIK | SR VP FOR PUBLIC SAFETY | 40.00 |
Highest
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$232,047 | $13,231 | $245,278 |
| NIKA LEVANDO BIRMAN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 2.00 |
Highest
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$161,940 | $12,566 | $183,029 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,710,047 | $8,821,326 | $18,338,033 | $-111,279 |
| 2024 | $6,097,221 | $5,873,428 | $5,406,491 | $223,793 |
| 2023 | $4,163,527 | $5,030,848 | $2,465,781 | $-867,321 |
| 2022 | $4,161,715 | $4,451,174 | $3,716,814 | $-289,459 |
| 2021 | $3,308,151 | $3,337,066 | $3,551,768 | $-28,915 |
| 2020 | $3,513,943 | $3,598,943 | $3,406,363 | $-85,000 |
| 2019 | $3,598,957 | $3,473,659 | $3,525,933 | $125,298 |
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