Carole Robertson Center for Learning

EIN: 362882124 501(c)(3) Human Services

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$40,743,154
Total Expenses
$38,627,077
Total Assets
$27,408,700
Net Assets
$21,523,926
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Bela Mote
Phone
3122437300
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Carole Robertson Center for Learning, founded in 1976, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $40.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $38.6M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

The Carole Robertson Center For Learning educates, enriches, and empowers children and families through comprehensive child and family development programs.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $40,458,987
Program Service Revenue $57,330
Investment Income $204,122
Other Revenue $22,715
TOTAL REVENUE $40,743,154

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,911,478
Salaries & Benefits $22,479,567
Fundraising Expenses $866,722
Program Expenses $31,855,177
Other Expenses $9,236,032
TOTAL EXPENSES $38,627,077

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $40,743,154 $42,082,922 0.0%
Expenses $38,627,077 $38,374,583 +0.0%
Net Income $2,116,077 $3,708,339 -0.4%
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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
436
Volunteers
223

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
8
$1,007,430
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
1
$160,721
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Carter Culver Board Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Gaito Board Vice Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Blasi Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Brambila Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Contessa Houston Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cornelia Grumman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Robertson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Smith Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Salmon Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelsey Malnati Howell Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kurt Mamon Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Mages Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margie McTigue Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maribel Lopez Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Foley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rani Morrison Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rya Smith Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Ahlman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stefanie Kurse Curley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dianne Robertson Braddock Honorary 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jamellah Braddock Ellis Honorary 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bela Mote Chief Executive Officer 40.00
Officer
$307,834 $18,470 $326,304
Sonja Crum Knight Chief Program & Impact Off 40.00
Officer
$186,074 $11,279 $197,353
Chris Cannova Chief Administrative Officer 40.00
Officer
$166,977 $16,450 $183,427
Laura Hool Chief of Staff 40.00
Officer
$163,687 $9,965 $173,652
Paul DiCaro Fiscal Services Compliance Officer 40.00
Officer
$126,694 $0 $126,694
Ashley Nazarak VP of Program Scaling 40.00
Key Emp
$160,721 $0 $160,721
Meghan Helder VP of Monitoring & Support 40.00
Highest
$128,505 $0 $128,505
Erica Rangel Senior Director of Development 40.00
Highest
$112,829 $0 $112,829
Brenda Berman Senior Dir of Program Marketing 40.00
Highest
$109,230 $0 $109,230
Julissa Cruz VP of Community Based Advocacy 40.00
Highest
$108,858 $0 $108,858
Maria Alicia Rodriguez Senior Director of Family Support & Engagement 40.00
Highest
$100,002 $0 $100,002
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 $40,743,154 $38,627,077 $27,408,700 $2,116,077
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $38,832,513 $38,709,248 $19,521,331 $123,265
2022 $29,315,582 $27,034,815 $17,884,509 $2,280,767
2021 $18,327,901 $16,058,841 $14,277,174 $2,269,060
2020 $13,183,434 $11,659,295 $12,139,559 $1,524,139
2019 $11,729,651 $10,796,582 $9,322,504 $933,069
2018 $10,857,429 $10,202,603 $8,572,491 $654,826
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