CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT SCI… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1955

Legal Domicile

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 micro nonprofit that reported $73K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $115K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 57% operating deficit.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $35,181 Revenue: $0

Science Clubs and Fair - Science clubs help Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students by providing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) materials and supplies along with mentoring to help students prepare to participate in Science Fairs and familiarize students with various career fields in STEM. Science Fairs give CPS students the opportunity to display their independent research in the various STEM fairs.

Program 2

Expenses: $50,923 Revenue: $0

Scholarships - The Organization, through an application and interview process, selects qualified CPS senior students to receive scholarships. These scholarships are awarded in May at the Scholarship...

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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 (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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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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT SCIENCE FAIR INC