CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT SCIENCE FAIR INC

EIN: 366109340 501(c)(3)

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$73,460
Total Expenses
$115,168
Total Assets
$263,421
Net Assets
$263,421
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Jacqueline Di Lorenzo
Phone
7734436789
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Chicago Public Schools Student Science Fair Inc, founded in 1955, is a small nonprofit that reported $156K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $345K represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The mission of CPSSSF, Inc. is to foster Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ("STEM") education among Chicago Public Schools ("CPS") students by serving as a catalyst for the development of a cadre of -STEM literate students; empowering these students to engage in science and engineering practices; and providing these students with a public forum to present and have their work evaluated by professionals in specialized fields of study.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $73,422
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $38
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $73,460

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,923
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $86,104
Other Expenses $64,245
TOTAL EXPENSES $115,168

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $73,460 $79,150 -0.1%
Expenses $115,168 $117,738 0.0%
Net Income $-41,708 $-38,588 +0.1%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
12

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
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Elizabeth Copper CPS Sector Executive Director 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Valaitis President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacqueline M Di Lorenzo CPS Sector Board Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melvin Munsaka PhD Corporate Sector Board Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kenneth Zdunek PhD Corporate Sector Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roy Coleman CPS Sector Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ethelene K Hare CPS Sector Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Glennie King PhD CPS Sector Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ruby Sheree Parnell Booth CPS Sector Bd Member Chair Special Awards 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carrie Kaestner CPS Sector Committees Chair 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rita Nelson CPS Sector Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sylvia Nelson Jordan Corporate Sector Board Member 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 $73,460 $115,168 $263,421 $-41,708
2023 $79,150 $117,738 $294,170 $-38,588
2022 $106,828 $94,265 $332,758 $12,563
2021 $78,699 $91,933 $320,221 $-13,234
2020 $107,957 $119,195 $333,455 $-11,238
2019 $156,437 $163,817 $344,693 $-7,380
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