LIVE FREE CHICAGO

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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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHICO TILLMON

Phone

4092029294

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

LIVE FREE CHICAGO, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 205% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $630K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

Live Free Illinois is a statewide organization partnering with over 120 congregations and directly impacted individuals to build safer more equitable communities across Illinois. Operating at the intersection of criminal justice reform and public safety the organization drives systemic change to reduce violence improve police accountability and invest in community-led solutions.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,767,545 Revenue: $1,740,765

Community Healing Resource Centers CHRCs: Established trauma-informed care centers in neighborhoods like Austin North Lawndale and East Garfield Park. Engaged 11,562 individuals through outreach and...

Program 2

Expenses: $583,425 Revenue: $527,000

Organizing and Advocacy: Hosts grassroots organizing trainings and campaigns. Leads initiatives such as the Clearance Rates Campaign and advocacy for the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Achieved $200M in state violence prevention funding and a significant increase in Chicagos gun violence prevention budget from $30M to $78M.

Program 3

Expenses: $470,663 Revenue: $667,978

Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments ENDPP.ORG Expanded organizational capacity and public awareness in 2024. Passed the FREE Act secured funding relationships and advanced legislative...

Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments ENDPP.ORG Expanded organizational capacity and public awareness in 2024. Passed the FREE Act secured funding relationships and advanced legislative reforms. Developed a replicable advocacy model integrating research organizing policy and arts.

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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 $3,764,632

Program Service Revenue $66,798

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,831,430

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $972,429

Fundraising Expenses $49,908

Program Expenses $3,077,232

Other Expenses $2,228,679

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,201,108

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,831,430	$1,258,097	+2.0%
Expenses	$3,201,108	$889,785	+2.6%
Net Income	$630,322	$368,312	+0.7%

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

120

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

$105,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CIERA BATES CHAMBERLAIN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Key Emp	$105,000	$0	$105,000
REV BILL ELLIS	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHICO TILLMAN	TREASURER	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TENY GROSS	VICE PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN THURSTON	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBBIE CRAIG	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN SANCHES	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA MAHAFFEY	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANETTE WILSON	DIRECTOR	0.25	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	$3,831,430	$3,201,108	$1,761,130	$630,322
2024	$2,206,906	$2,251,678	$1,827,771	$-44,772
2024	$2,173,869	$2,255,911	$1,681,416	$-82,042
2023	$1,258,097	$889,785	$1,093,087	$368,312
2022	$1,121,570	$622,289	$716,684	$499,281
2021	$370,234	$353,036	$228,168	$17,198
2020	$287,870	$106,371	$200,205	$181,499