Chicago United for Equity

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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

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Terri Johnson

Phone

3124488900

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Chicago United for Equity, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $205K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

Connecting and amplifying the power of individuals to build a just, equitable, and inclusive city.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $606,613 Revenue: $73,665

1) Built a network of ethical and effective racial justice advocates across Chicagos civic infrastructure,2) Demonstrated tools and models for equitable policies and practices, and3) Developed...

1) Built a network of ethical and effective racial justice advocates across Chicagos civic infrastructure,2) Demonstrated tools and models for equitable policies and practices, and3) Developed citywide public accountability models for racial equity.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $943,923

Program Service Revenue $73,665

Investment Income $398

Other Revenue $968

TOTAL REVENUE $1,018,954

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $417,770

Fundraising Expenses $41,563

Program Expenses $606,613

Other Expenses $395,978

TOTAL EXPENSES $813,748

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,018,954	$827,943	+0.2%
Expenses	$813,748	$832,251	0.0%
Net Income	$205,206	$-4,308	-48.6%

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

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

$89,175

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sofia Sabates	Fin/Admin Dir	40.00	Officer	$89,175	$0	$89,175
Terri Johnson	Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tamela Meehan	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Vanessa Lee	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ivan Arenas	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Riley Jones IV	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cliff Helm	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sean Washington	Treasurer	1.00	Officer 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	$1,018,954	$813,748	$1,489,864	$205,206
2024	$827,943	$832,251	$1,355,254	$-4,308
2023	$870,442	$693,647	$1,399,662	$176,795
2022	$711,471	$688,812	$1,251,882	$22,659
2021	$988,294	$471,123	$1,086,491	$517,171
2020	$874,777	$393,998	$608,411	$480,779
2019	$296,255	$289,268	$88,927	$6,987
2018	$139,875	$57,935	$81,940	$81,940