LA GRANGE, IL
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)CHICAGO AREA ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION LEAGUE, founded in 1980, is a small nonprofit that reported $317K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $403K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.
SINCE 1976, THE CHICAGO AREA ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION LEAGUE (CAAEL) HAS ENABLED ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EXTRACURRICULAR ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING TO A WIDE RANGE OF CHILDREN OF DIFFERENT AGES, ABILITIES, CHALLENGES, AND BACKGROUNDS.
GIVES AT RISK/SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE WORKING IN TEAMS AND COOPERATING WITH OTHERS, WHILE MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL AND ACTIVELY...
GIVES AT RISK/SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE WORKING IN TEAMS AND COOPERATING WITH OTHERS, WHILE MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CLASSWORK. PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL EDUCATORS WITH INNOVATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING THAT TEACHES THE SKILLS TO BE BOTH SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.
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 | $316,527 | $419,688 | -0.2% |
| Expenses | $402,979 | $370,994 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $-86,452 | $48,694 | -2.8% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH LORENZI | PRESIDENT | 40.00 |
Officer
Director
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$90,390 | $0 | $90,390 |
| ROB ZAPINSKI | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT VANDERCAR | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 4/15/2025) | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON KARPELES | TREASURER (THROUGH 6/2025) | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316,527 | $402,979 | $105,919 | $-86,452 |
| 2024 | $419,688 | $370,994 | $188,927 | $48,694 |
| 2023 | $302,052 | $299,209 | $155,380 | $2,843 |
| 2022 | $289,100 | $256,838 | $149,008 | $32,262 |
| 2021 | $146,126 | $157,334 | $153,723 | $-11,208 |
| 2020 | $255,472 | $204,522 | $164,931 | $50,950 |
| 2019 | $245,598 | $241,862 | $77,004 | $3,736 |
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