Vocel Viewing our Children as Emerging Leaders

EIN: 462159711 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$3,529,023
Total Expenses
$2,156,417
Total Assets
$3,610,008
Net Assets
$3,359,091
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Jessica Ilhardt
Phone
3125042166
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Vocel Viewing our Children as Emerging Leaders, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 110% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

VOCEL's mission is to help ensure every child has the foundation to learn, grow and lead. We provide two-generation early childhood education programming for young children, families and schools in under-resourced communities aiming to support early brain development and build foundation for academic and life success.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $670,745 Revenue: $22,353

The Child Parent Academy is a multi-generational and fully integrated preschool readiness and parent support program for young children (age 0 - 5) and their parents (or caregiver). The VOCEL Child...

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The Child Parent Academy is a multi-generational and fully integrated preschool readiness and parent support program for young children (age 0 - 5) and their parents (or caregiver). The VOCEL Child Parent Academy fosters and strengthens skills children will need to succeed inside and outside the classroom. The program is offered in 18 sites on Chicago west and south side neighborhoods.

Program 2
Expenses: $302,613

Building Early Learning Leaders (BELL) is a program focused on coaching school leaders and helping them to establish their vision for Pre-K learning excellence in their schools.

Program 3
Expenses: $326,420

The EETC Fellowship, helps Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers in Chicago Public Schools create action plans to implement key priorities for improvement at their schools, bolstered by a community of...

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The EETC Fellowship, helps Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers in Chicago Public Schools create action plans to implement key priorities for improvement at their schools, bolstered by a community of support in the fellowship cohort.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,174,915
Program Service Revenue $19,250
Investment Income $74,091
Other Revenue $260,767
TOTAL REVENUE $3,529,023

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $34,986
Salaries & Benefits $1,629,605
Fundraising Expenses $266,248
Program Expenses $1,606,396
Other Expenses $491,826
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,156,417

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,529,023 $1,682,442 +1.1%
Expenses $2,156,417 $2,011,247 +0.1%
Net Income $1,372,606 $-328,805 -5.2%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
20
Volunteers
15

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
$143,365
Total Directors
16
$143,365
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Nick Scodro Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Phyllis Lee Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Mueller Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Adrian Segura Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anajah Philogene Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carrie Littmann Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Karl Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Grant Gochnauer Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeannine Cleary Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Dhanawade Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Justin Hance Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lindy Hirschsohn Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Kueng Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liz Keigher Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Viki Rivkin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Ilhardt Executive Director 45.00
Officer Director
$139,189 $4,176 $143,365
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 $3,529,023 $2,156,417 $3,610,008 $1,372,606
2024 $1,682,442 $2,011,247 $2,242,790 $-328,805
2023 $1,855,051 $1,853,111 $2,606,707 $1,940
2022 $2,555,402 $1,346,172 $2,355,640 $1,209,230
2021 $1,311,620 $1,300,803 $1,270,521 $10,817
2019 $982,063 $778,512 $828,446 $203,551
2018 $894,254 $938,342 $641,103 $-44,088
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