Chicago Artists Coalition

EIN: 510136854 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$531,514
Total Expenses
$400,137
Total Assets
$650,331
Net Assets
$252,979
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Karen Jones
Phone
3124918888
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Chicago Artists Coalition, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $532K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $131K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

CAC's programs reflect our commitment to empowering local artists through professional career training, exhibition and networking opportunities, and building a supportive patron base.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $518,733
Program Service Revenue $4,420
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $8,361
TOTAL REVENUE $531,514

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $134,771
Fundraising Expenses $96,279
Program Expenses $167,192
Other Expenses $265,366
TOTAL EXPENSES $400,137

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $531,514 $407,223 +0.3%
Expenses $400,137 $450,399 -0.1%
Net Income $131,377 $-43,176 -4.0%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
2
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
$73,846
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
J Gibran Villalobos Co Chair 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Jones Co Chair 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Herring Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Emanuel Aguilar Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Armetta Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Chaparro Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karim Ahmad Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kenneth Klassman Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Peterson Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcella David Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd Heiser Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tony Karman Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laleh Motlagh Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Javier E Otero Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erik L Peterson Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Williams Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brooks Ebetsch Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$73,846 $0 $73,846
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 $531,514 $400,137 $650,331 $131,377
2024 $407,223 $450,399 $624,060 $-43,176
2023 $451,588 $376,545 $806,097 $75,043
2022 $386,327 $520,016 $174,196 $-133,689
2021 $219,386 $411,332 $315,844 $-191,946
2020 $477,506 $620,855 $546,644 $-143,349
2019 $558,161 $787,924 $571,348 $-229,763
2018 $1,048,959 $694,245 $791,675 $354,714
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