Community Christian Alternative Academy

EIN: 363001358 501(c)(3)

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$2,017,854
Total Expenses
$2,350,221
Total Assets
$1,014,752
Net Assets
$-18,530
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Myra Sampson
Phone
7737622272
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Community Christian Alternative Academy, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

To provide charter public high school and social services to students who are at risk or dropouts from the traditional public educational systems.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,562,891 Revenue: $2,017,854

Educational services, counseling services, vocational training, and employment training to community economically disadvantaged youths and adults.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,927,183
Program Service Revenue $5,595
Investment Income $84,988
Other Revenue $88
TOTAL REVENUE $2,017,854

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,596,460
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,562,891
Other Expenses $753,761
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,350,221

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,017,854 $2,550,243 -0.2%
Expenses $2,350,221 $2,543,293 -0.1%
Net Income $-332,367 $6,950 -48.8%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
22
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
3
$0
Total Directors
4
$199,052
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Myra Sampson Chief Education Officer 40.00
Director Highest
$199,052 $0 $199,052
Lilian Turner President 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Stephens Secretary 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Pepper Treasurer 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Dennis Chaman Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debra Pitts-Brown Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gwendolyn Rice Member 5.00
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 $2,017,854 $2,350,221 $1,014,752 $-332,367
2024 $2,550,243 $2,543,293 $911,540 $6,950
2023 $2,381,706 $2,380,373 $1,016,782 $1,333
2022 $2,263,715 $2,244,904 $815,222 $18,811
2021 $2,085,322 $2,073,774 $770,612 $11,548
2020 $2,165,920 $2,179,575 $1,023,665 $-13,655
2019 $1,958,937 $2,137,365 $1,108,605 $-178,428
2018 $2,158,750 $2,409,867 $1,124,178 $-251,117
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