BLUE SKY INN NFP

EIN: 364405781 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$241,752
Total Expenses
$277,253
Total Assets
$-54,149
Net Assets
$-54,149
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Lisa Thompson
Phone
7737107346
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BLUE SKY INN NFP, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $242K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $277K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

Mechanista provides paid, supportive transitional employment to homeless and at-risk youth in Chicago. We also provide individual case management and job placement assistance.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $237,765
Program Service Revenue $3,987
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $241,752

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $53,738
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $222,363
Other Expenses $223,515
TOTAL EXPENSES $277,253

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $241,752 N/A N/A
Expenses $277,253 $15,378 +17.0%
Net Income $-35,501 $-15,378 +1.3%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
5

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
3
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tom Reutter Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Baginski Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Akinlawon Vice President 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Emily Vokac Secretary 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Kristin Schmidt Treasurer 2
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 $241,752 $277,253 $-54,149 $-35,501
2022 $148,722 $203,090 $31,385 $-54,368
2021 $252,989 $224,693 $85,753 $28,296
2020 $294,483 $208,148 $57,457 $86,335
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