University Center of Lake County

EIN: 364426554 501(c)(3) Education

Grayslake, IL

Total Revenue
$4,416,533
Total Expenses
$4,199,043
Total Assets
$7,879,093
Net Assets
$6,067,602
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
C Myra Gaytan-Morales
Phone
8476654000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNIVERSITY CENTER OF LAKE COUNTY, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $5.1M represent 33 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE UNIVERSITY CENTER OF LAKE COUNTY PROVIDES FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN DELIVERING HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO LAKE COUNTY STUDENTS.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,831,715
Program Service Revenue $411,592
Investment Income $142,950
Other Revenue $30,276
TOTAL REVENUE $4,416,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,797,219
Fundraising Expenses $27,285
Program Expenses $3,500,684
Other Expenses $2,401,824
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,199,043

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,416,533 $2,331,328 +0.9%
Expenses $4,199,043 $2,033,493 +1.1%
Net Income $217,490 $297,835 -0.3%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
29
Volunteers
35

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
$127,569
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
C Myra Gaytan-Morales Executive Director and Dean 040.00
Officer
$127,569 $0 $127,569
Bryan Watkins Chair 000.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marisa Buscaglia Vice Chair 000.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Dunston Past Chair 000.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
Trevor James Treasurer 000.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melba Rivera Secretary 000.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
R Shayne Cofer Director 000.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elza Ibroscheva Director 000.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Shroka Director 000.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rich Anderson Director 000.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
Teddy Anderson Director 000.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Johnson Director 000.05
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
2025 $4,416,533 $4,199,043 $7,879,093 $217,490
2024 $2,331,328 $2,033,493 $6,222,017 $297,835
2023 $1,933,099 $1,578,588 $5,612,326 $354,511
2022 $1,559,689 $1,431,822 $5,095,491 $127,867
2021 $1,379,533 $1,491,372 $5,126,285 $-111,839
2020 $1,639,853 $1,689,035 $5,241,577 $-49,182
2019 $2,013,499 $2,071,993 $5,112,281 $-58,494
2018 $1,868,667 $1,998,941 $5,230,085 $-130,274
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