CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY

EIN: 364244054 501(c)(3) Education

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$9,295,928
Total Expenses
$7,582,108
Total Assets
$40,917,016
Net Assets
$36,621,255
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ISAIAH MUZIKOWSKI
Phone
3124911600
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $9.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $1.7M, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY IS A CO-EDUCATIONAL, NON-DENOMINATIONAL COLLEGE AND LIFE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATED TO NURTURING AND CHALLENGING THE WHOLE PERSON - MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT - TO THE GLORY OF GOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,785,130 Revenue: $1,560,673

CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY OPERATES A CHRISTIAN, COLLEGE- AND LIFE-PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF CHICAGO. THE SCHOOL DELIVERS AN INTEGRATED...

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CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY OPERATES A CHRISTIAN, COLLEGE- AND LIFE-PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF CHICAGO. THE SCHOOL DELIVERS AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM OF RIGOROUS ACADEMICS, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS. DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12. THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS RECEIVED NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID, AND MANY WERE FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE-BOUND. SMALL CLASS SIZES (ESTIMATED AVERAGE OF 12-15 STUDENTS PER TEACHER) ENABLE INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR INCLUDED DELIVERY OF A COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM, EXPANDED CAREER READINESS OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH A TRADES PATHWAY PROGRAM, AND COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING AND ACADEMIC ADVISING. STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN A VARIETY OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 14 SPORTS TEAMS, ARTS PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY ALSO PROVIDED ONGOING SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING CHAPEL SERVICES, DISCIPLESHIP, AND MENTORSHIP, AIMED AT FOSTERING CHARACTER, RESILIENCE, AND A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE.THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE FOR 2025 WAS TO EQUIP STUDENTS FOR POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS THROUGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, CHARACTER FORMATION, AND CAREER EXPOSURE. LONG-TERM GOALS INCLUDE SUSTAINED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES, INCREASED COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND PERSISTENCE, AND EXPANDED ACCESS TO CAREER PATHWAYS, INCLUDING SKILLED TRADES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,417,481
Program Service Revenue $1,560,673
Investment Income $1,534,186
Other Revenue $783,588
TOTAL REVENUE $9,295,928

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,000
Salaries & Benefits $4,122,242
Fundraising Expenses $639,884
Program Expenses $5,785,130
Other Expenses $3,451,866
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,582,108

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,295,928 $8,620,601 +0.1%
Expenses $7,582,108 $7,403,344 +0.0%
Net Income $1,713,820 $1,217,257 +0.4%
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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
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
64
Volunteers
50

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
$296,170
Total Directors
15
$52,729
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIAN SIR BOARD CHAIRMAN 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA CAUHORN BOARD SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG VANN BOARD TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DERONDAL BEVLY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL EDWARDS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT GERDES DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN JACKSON DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GENE KENT DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LEWIS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS LUICK DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES MCGILL DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACI MELCHER DIRECTOR AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 40.00
Director
$50,688 $2,041 $52,729
TONI MILLS-WESSELINK DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS PORTER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISSA VOGEL DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISAIAH MUZIKOWSKI PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL 40.00
Officer
$125,330 $7,647 $132,977
PATRICK AHERN FINANCIAL CONTROLLER 40.00
Officer
$155,000 $8,193 $163,193
JOSEPH SALITURO ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - TERM 40.00
Highest
$116,730 $22,681 $139,411
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 $9,295,928 $7,582,108 $40,917,016 $1,713,820
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $9,705,618 $6,719,628 $37,831,565 $2,985,990
2022 $8,566,908 $12,204,491 $34,642,221 $-3,637,583
2021 $17,748,373 $7,357,361 $40,014,679 $10,391,012
2021 $17,748,373 $7,357,361 $40,014,679 $10,391,012
2020 $21,983,563 $7,328,966 $27,269,039 $14,654,597
2019 $4,497,037 $6,226,839 $17,417,564 $-1,729,802
2018 $7,676,508 $5,580,882 $18,351,554 $2,095,626
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