REACH CHICAGO

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER KOPLOW

Phone

7739732828

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

REACH CHICAGO, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

TO MAKE A STRATEGIC AND COORDINATED EFFORT IN THE CHICAGO AREA TO ADDRESS A SYSTEM-WIDE NEED TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE AND BUILD THE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL SYSTEM TO TEACH AND CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $508,261 Revenue: $543,548

THE EDUCATIONAL COACHING PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN READING AND MATHEMATICS TO TITLE I-ELIGIBLE PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SUPPORT OF PARTICIPATING ESSA TITLE I STUDENTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $473,832 Revenue: $465,431

THE ACADEMIC COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES COACHING TO PARTICIPATING TITLE I STUDENTS, THEIR PARENTS, AND TEACHERS, FOCUSING ON THE LEARNING PROCESS, EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER...

THE ACADEMIC COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES COACHING TO PARTICIPATING TITLE I STUDENTS, THEIR PARENTS, AND TEACHERS, FOCUSING ON THE LEARNING PROCESS, EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PLANNING, AND PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AS THEY PERTAIN TO ACADEMICS.

Program 3

Expenses: $377,213 Revenue: $377,212

THE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH ONE TO TWO MEETINGS PER WEEK IN 30-60 MINUTE SESSIONS. COUNSELORS SUPPORT STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $1,577,133

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,577,133

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,200

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,535,623

Other Expenses $1,568,009

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,577,209

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,577,133	$2,200,402	-0.3%
Expenses	$1,577,209	$2,204,793	-0.3%
Net Income	$-76	$-4,391	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

$191,266

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DOREEN MERMELSTEIN	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
YISHAI BRONER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER KOPLOW	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE GORDON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.00	Officer	$0	$22,944	$191,266
BRYNA TOWB	ASSISTANT DIRECTOR	20.00	Highest	$0	$12,277	$115,480
RUTH SUKENIK	DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES	20.00	Highest	$0	$8,798	$122,970
TAMAR SHAMES	DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT	20.00	Highest	$0	$1,200	$111,991

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	$1,577,133	$1,577,209	$881	$-76
2024	$2,200,402	$2,204,793	$957	$-4,391
2023	$818,133	$813,984	$5,348	$4,149
2022	$1,375,689	$1,411,942	$1,199	$-36,253
2021	$1,161,937	$1,124,911	$37,452	$37,026
2020	$1,089,007	$1,103,136	$426	$-14,129