Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago

EIN: 363704776 501(c)(3)

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$424,949
Total Expenses
$593,046
Total Assets
$474,635
Net Assets
$452,923
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JAMES L QUINLIVAN
Phone
3126639057
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit that reported $425K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $593K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 40% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO (CRFC) STRENGHTHENS AMERICAN DEMOCRACY BY PROVIDING ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION TO PREPARE THEM FOR INFORMED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. NONPROFIT AND NONPARTISAN, CRFC DESIGNS AND CONDUCTS LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT EMPHASIZE CURRENT AND HISTORICAL CONTROVERSIES INVOLVING RIGHTS, LAW, AND POLICY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $229,832 Revenue: $41,263

Chicago and Statewide Civic Learning Student Programs: Local project to promote law-related education with elementary, middle, and high school students in Chicago, Greater Metropolitan Area, and...

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Chicago and Statewide Civic Learning Student Programs: Local project to promote law-related education with elementary, middle, and high school students in Chicago, Greater Metropolitan Area, and across Illinois, including teacher recruitment, placement of attorney volunteers in classrooms, service learning projects, student conferences, in-class activities, and curriculum dissemination. More than 17,000 elementary, middle, and high school students participated directly. Over 840 volunteers in law, history, public policy, and government also participated.

Program 2
Expenses: $89,731 Revenue: $29,621

Local and National Civic Learning Teacher Professional Development Programs: Training to promote law-related education knowledge and skills for elementary, middle, and secondary teachers in Illinois...

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Local and National Civic Learning Teacher Professional Development Programs: Training to promote law-related education knowledge and skills for elementary, middle, and secondary teachers in Illinois and nationally, including professional development conferences, seminars, and sustained programs, as well as curriculum development and dissemination. Over 400 teachers participated with support by approximately 60 volunteers in law, history, public policy, and government. Included introduction of major statewide initiative to support new mandatory civics course graduation requirement in Illinois.

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $196,819
Program Service Revenue $28,309
Investment Income $5,060
Other Revenue $194,761
TOTAL REVENUE $424,949

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,200
Salaries & Benefits $388,505
Fundraising Expenses $42,610
Program Expenses $319,563
Other Expenses $203,341
TOTAL EXPENSES $593,046

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $424,949 $493,350 -0.1%
Expenses $593,046 $708,182 -0.2%
Net Income $-168,097 $-214,832 -0.2%
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
38
Independent Members
47
Employees
6
Volunteers
961

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
4
$0
Total Directors
38
$0
Key Employees
2
$154,424
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN M ELROD Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR P FILIPPINI JR Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA L MCCARTHY Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONYA D NAAR Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENNETT W LASKO Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY KRULEWITCH Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN GHESS Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA E HESS Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG A ROEDER Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL A SCODRO Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID A MOES Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY S FEINERMAN Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURICE GRANT Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH COLE Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA M EGAN Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE P WOOD Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD L MROZEK Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET A HICKEY Chairman 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL MENDENHALL Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA M NOLLER Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HERRINGTON VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL D RUBINSTEIN Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN J LEWIS Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS P LAFRANCE Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA MASSUCCI Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL D FREEBORN Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYLES D BERMAN Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY R TONE Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL P BIEBEL Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA J MORENCY Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUBEN CASTILLO Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANIN T FULLER Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES A NIEWIARA Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS A DEMETRIO Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM J BAUER Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW W VAIL Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN A SCHILLER Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES L QUINLIVAN Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY MILLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO 38.00
Key Emp
$91,000 $0 $91,000
GARY T COLEMAN CFO 38.00
Key Emp
$63,424 $0 $63,424
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
2018 $424,949 $593,046 $474,635 $-168,097
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