CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE

EIN: 364113236 501(c)(3) Education

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$1,697,337
Total Expenses
$1,585,552
Total Assets
$2,338,558
Net Assets
$2,199,568
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
SHELLEY TAYLOR
Phone
7735018020
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $5.0M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE (CEC) IS A NONPROFIT CONSULTING AGENCY THAT WORKS WITH ADULT LEADERS IN SOLVING COMPLEX PROBLEMS IN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS. CEC USES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PRACTICES AND DEEP COLLABORATION TO HELP EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS BUILD INTERNAL CAPACITY, CREATE BETTER OUTCOMES, COMMUNICATE WITH LEADERSHIP, AND RE-THINK OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $221,596
Program Service Revenue $1,451,450
Investment Income $24,291
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,697,337

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,201,869
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $659,192
Other Expenses $383,683
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,585,552

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,697,337 N/A N/A
Expenses $1,585,552 N/A N/A
Net Income $111,785 N/A N/A
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
14
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
5
$284,090
Total Directors
4
$135,999
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHELLEY TAYLOR Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$173,199 $0 $173,199
CRYSTAL CONLEY Director 40.00
Director
$135,999 $0 $135,999
HEATHER PELOQUIN Director 40.00
Officer
$110,891 $0 $110,891
JAMINE JOURJY BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCENT DE LUCIA BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA WALKER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL WOESTMAN BOARD COORD 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MICAL JEANLYS-WHITE Treasurer 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RAY GAER Secretary 0.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,697,337 $1,585,552 $2,338,558 $111,785
2023 $1,285,932 $1,482,133 $2,174,092 $-196,201
2022 $2,462,984 $1,860,210 $2,601,933 $602,774
2021 $2,828,859 $2,436,603 $2,678,444 $392,256
2020 $3,348,042 $4,074,159 $2,736,519 $-726,117
2019 $4,478,257 $4,684,680 $2,963,851 $-206,423
2018 $5,723,366 $5,040,080 $3,061,712 $683,286
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