Chicago Jobs Council

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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

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Mollie Dowling

Phone

3122520460

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Chicago Jobs Council, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) pursues its mission through advocacy, applied research, public education and capacity-building initiatives focused on influencing the development or reform of public policies and programs. From 18 original members, CJC has grown to include nearly 100 community-based organizations, civic groups, businesses and individuals. CJC and its members are committed to helping INDIVIDUALS THAT FACE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT gain the education and training they need to enter the labor market, retain family supporting employment, and pursue sustainable careers.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $800,492 Revenue: $162,482

THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK BOTH INFORMS AND IS INFORMED BY THE EXPERIENCE OF THE FIELD. IT RECOGNIZES THAT SUCCESSFUL POLICY REFORM CAN ONLY HELP ENTRY LEVEL WORKERS AND THOSE WITH BARRIERS TO...

THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK BOTH INFORMS AND IS INFORMED BY THE EXPERIENCE OF THE FIELD. IT RECOGNIZES THAT SUCCESSFUL POLICY REFORM CAN ONLY HELP ENTRY LEVEL WORKERS AND THOSE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT IF PROVIDERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON THE GROUND HAVE STRONG CAPACITY.

Program 2

Expenses: $497,916 Revenue: $69,050

PUBLIC POLICY: IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF LOCAL , STATE AND FEDERAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND BEYOND, AND THE CAPACITY OF PROVIDERS WITHIN THE SYSTEM, TO...

PUBLIC POLICY: IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF LOCAL , STATE AND FEDERAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND BEYOND, AND THE CAPACITY OF PROVIDERS WITHIN THE SYSTEM, TO SUPPORT JOB SEEKERS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND LOW-WAGESINCOME WORKERS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF QUALITY EMPLOYMENT.

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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 $1,294,302

Program Service Revenue $231,532

Investment Income $25,722

Other Revenue $5,798

TOTAL REVENUE $1,557,354

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,209,775

Fundraising Expenses $144,415

Program Expenses $1,298,408

Other Expenses $438,084

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,647,859

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,557,354	$1,142,218	+0.4%
Expenses	$1,647,859	$1,460,813	+0.1%
Net Income	$-90,505	$-318,595	-0.7%

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

Volunteers

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

$186,286

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Dr Lisa M Bly-Jones	CEO	40.00	Officer	$171,766	$14,520	$186,286
Amanda Allen	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sheryl Morris	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Loren Dinneen	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rebecca Estrada	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Hampton	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Holmes	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Yolaine Jean	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mollie Dowling	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Manny Rodriguez	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joe Mutuc	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Becky Raymond	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Sanders II	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cheryl Freeman Smith	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ayom Siengo	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	$1,557,354	$1,647,859	$1,833,212	$-90,505
2024	$1,142,218	$1,460,813	$1,548,331	$-318,595
2023	$1,532,180	$1,438,306	$1,990,939	$93,874
2022	$1,638,539	$1,357,397	$1,728,480	$281,142
2021	$977,738	$1,294,811	$1,434,065	$-317,073
2020	$1,611,153	$1,406,461	$1,811,469	$204,692
2019	$1,341,969	$1,470,585	$1,586,860	$-128,616