Metropolis Strategies NFP

EIN: 364278088 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$2,379,947
Total Expenses
$1,737,808
Total Assets
$3,548,500
Net Assets
$2,342,763
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Ahmadou Drame
Phone
3126168000
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Metropolis Strategies NFP, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $642K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of Metropolis Strategies NFP is to maintain and enhance the economic competitiveness of the Chicago region, engage the business community in practices that lead to a more sustainable region, and reform the criminal justice system in ways that reduce crime and stop the cycle of mass incarceration and build safer communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,395,575 Revenue: $0

Illinois Justice ProjectILJP, which was established in 2014, is a legacy project of Metropolis Strategies NFP. Its goal is to engage in criminal justice reform efforts that promote policies that will...

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Illinois Justice ProjectILJP, which was established in 2014, is a legacy project of Metropolis Strategies NFP. Its goal is to engage in criminal justice reform efforts that promote policies that will make our communities safer and reduce recidivism among youths and adults.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,316,377
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $63,570
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,379,947

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $143,684
Program Expenses $1,395,575
Other Expenses $1,737,808
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,737,808

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,379,947 $2,319,924 +0.0%
Expenses $1,737,808 $1,524,787 +0.1%
Net Income $642,139 $795,137 -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
6
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
4
$795,533
Total Directors
6
$795,533
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Andrea Saenz Director, Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $59,332 $655,609
Ahmadou Drame Director, President & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $22,409 $139,924
Frank Beal Director, Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Greenberg Director, Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Esther Franco-Payne Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lanetta Haynes Turner 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
2024 $2,379,947 $1,737,808 $3,548,500 $642,139
2023 $2,319,924 $1,524,787 $1,877,405 $795,137
2023 $2,319,924 $1,524,787 $1,877,405 $795,137
2022 $863,030 $1,700,469 $1,205,986 $-837,439
2021 $2,072,827 $1,012,680 $1,885,483 $1,060,147
2020 $1,333,176 $895,112 $1,105,332 $438,064
2019 $684,645 $649,155 $489,810 $35,490
2018 $381,595 $667,235 $335,572 $-285,640
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