CHICAGO INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 363833118 Arts, Culture & Humanities

LONGMONT, CO

Total Revenue
$6,990,190
Total Expenses
$6,933,811
Total Assets
$18,372,367
Net Assets
$17,877,056
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
BRENDA SEARS
Phone
3035322852
Tax Period
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

CHICAGO INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 39% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $17.9M represent 31 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND WILL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR "CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL AND "SOCIAL WELFARE" PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 501(C)(4), RESPECTIVELY OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. TO THIS END, THE NONPROFIT SHALL UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES TO: SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF QUALITY AND DIVERSE INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CONTENT AND CAPABILITIES TO EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DATA SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO PROVIDED TO ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN THE FORMAL EDUCATION OF ENROLLED STUDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $302,693

VOQAL CHICAGO PARTICIPATES IN THE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY PROJECT (EOP). THE EOP AIMS TO MEASURABLY REDUCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GAPS BY PROVIDING CAPITAL AND STRATEGIC ADVICE TO ENTREPRENEURS AND...

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VOQAL CHICAGO PARTICIPATES IN THE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY PROJECT (EOP). THE EOP AIMS TO MEASURABLY REDUCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GAPS BY PROVIDING CAPITAL AND STRATEGIC ADVICE TO ENTREPRENEURS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS. VOQAL NONPROFITS COLLECTIVELY SPENT $427,669, IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 PROGRAM WITH VOQAL CHICAGO CONTRIBUTING $302,605 TO THE PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,261,540

VOQAL CHICAGO IS PROUD TO BE PART OF THE VOQAL FELLOWSHIP. THE VOQAL FELLOWSHIP IS AN INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AS INDIVIDUALS AND BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS; A TALENT AND STARTUP ACCELERATOR AIMED AT GIVING...

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VOQAL CHICAGO IS PROUD TO BE PART OF THE VOQAL FELLOWSHIP. THE VOQAL FELLOWSHIP IS AN INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AS INDIVIDUALS AND BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS; A TALENT AND STARTUP ACCELERATOR AIMED AT GIVING THOSE OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY TRADITIONAL FUNDERS A CHANCE TO ENACT THEIR VISIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, EIGHT INDIVIDUALS WERE SELECTED AS FELLOWS AFTER A RIGOROUS SEARCH PROCESS. THEIR PROJECTS FOCUSED ON ISSUES RANGING FROM CIVIC MEDIA TO ONLINE TOOLS. VOQAL NONPROFITS COLLECTIVELY SPENT $384,103 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 PROGRAM WITH VOQAL CHICAGO CONTRIBUTING $272,897 TO THE PROGRAM.VOQAL CHICAGO MAINTAINS A SEPARATE GRANTMAKING PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, VOQAL CHICAGO MADE GRANTS TOTALING $1,539,750 TO 30 GRANTEES. EXPENSES TOTAL $271,778.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,212,759 Revenue: $4,017,503

ON BEHALF OF VOQAL CHICAGO, MOBILE CITIZEN PLACES LTE WIRELESS BROADBAND ACCOUNTS WITH SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS BOTH LOCALLY IN COLORADO AND NATIONWIDE. THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF LTE WIRELESS BROADBAND...

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ON BEHALF OF VOQAL CHICAGO, MOBILE CITIZEN PLACES LTE WIRELESS BROADBAND ACCOUNTS WITH SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS BOTH LOCALLY IN COLORADO AND NATIONWIDE. THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF LTE WIRELESS BROADBAND ACCOUNTS IS BASED ON VOQAL CHICAGO'S OWNERSHIP PERCENTAGE OF ALL ACTIVE ACCOUNTS AT FISCAL YEAR-END. THE ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE, BASED ON $50/MONTH, OF ACTIVE ACCOUNTS IS MORE THAN $5.4 MILLION. VOQAL CHICAGO PROVIDES SCHOOLS IN THE CHICAGO METRO AREA WITH FREE AND SUBSIDIZED HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS BROADBAND INTERNET ACCOUNTS. THE SCHOOLS ARE BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, SERVICING GRADES K-12. WE ESTIMATE THAT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THESE FREE AND SUBSIDIZED ACCOUNTS IS OVER $26,400 ANNUALLY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $4,017,503
Investment Income $466,739
Other Revenue $2,505,948
TOTAL REVENUE $6,990,190

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,616,410
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,776,992
Other Expenses $5,317,401
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,933,811

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $6,990,190 $11,398,180 -0.4%
Expenses $6,933,811 $11,100,655 -0.4%
Net Income $56,379 $297,525 -0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
4

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
7
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANIEL O'NEIL CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LILLY GLEICH TREASURER/DIRECTOR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA IVERSON SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA HADDEN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA WILLIAMS-SEARS CEO/PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ADAM MILLER ADVISOR TO CEO/ASST SECRET 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LISA REED CFO 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KIM BUBON ASSISTANT SECRETARY 5.00
Officer
$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
2024 $6,990,190 $6,933,811 $18,372,367 $56,379
2023 $11,398,180 $11,100,655 $16,910,873 $297,525
2022 $5,204,094 $4,162,762 $18,318,425 $1,041,332
2022 $5,204,094 $4,162,762 $18,318,425 $1,041,332
2021 $3,941,817 $3,009,084 $17,129,636 $932,733
2020 $3,185,121 $3,480,278 $13,634,965 $-295,157
2019 $2,150,637 $1,977,670 $14,496,699 $172,967
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