KIDS FIRST CHICAGO FOR EDUCATION

EIN: 830399727 501(c)(3) Education

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$4,080,253
Total Expenses
$4,415,739
Total Assets
$6,157,016
Net Assets
$5,829,567
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
DANIEL ANELLO
Phone
3128531200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

KIDS FIRST CHICAGO FOR EDUCATION, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year.

Mission

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Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,947,545

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY, FAMILY, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, K1C AIMS TO ACTIVATE FAMILIES WITH THE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY, FAMILY, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, K1C AIMS TO ACTIVATE FAMILIES WITH THE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE DESIGN OF EDUCATION POLICY THAT SERVES CHICAGO'S PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN ADEQUATELY AND EQUITABLY. K1C UTILIZES A PLACE-BASED APPROACH THAT ARMS FAMILIES WITH RELEVANT FACTS, IDENTIFIES KEY ISSUES, AND ENABLES THEM TO LEAD COMMUNITY- AND DISTRICT-WIDE CHANGE. K1C'S DIRECT SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, INFORMATIONAL EVENTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED CONVENINGS AND PRESENTATIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,210,448 Revenue: $80,000

POLICY - GUIDED BY WHAT PARENTS SAY THEY NEED FOR A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION, K1C PURSUES THE POLICY IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED WITHIN CHICAGO'S EARLY LEARNING THROUGH GRADE 12 EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT WILL HELP...

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POLICY - GUIDED BY WHAT PARENTS SAY THEY NEED FOR A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION, K1C PURSUES THE POLICY IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED WITHIN CHICAGO'S EARLY LEARNING THROUGH GRADE 12 EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT WILL HELP ENSURE ALL STUDENTS, ESPECIALLY LOW-INCOME STUDENTS OF COLOR, RECEIVE A QUALITY EDUCATION. K1C COLLABORATES WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS), THE CITY OF CHICAGO, AND OTHER EDUCATION PARTNERS TO ADVANCE EVIDENCE BASED EDUCATION POLICY, PUBLISHES WHITE PAPERS AND REPORTS, AND CREATES DATA TOOLS TO SHED LIGHT ON EDUCATIONAL INEQUITIES AND SUPPORT STATE-, DISTRICT-, SCHOOL- AND STUDENT-LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $418,390

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS - K1C STRIVES TO MAKE INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION POLICY ISSUES ACCESSIBLE TO COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES TO SUPPORT THEIR DECISION-MAKING AND ALLOW THEM TO BECOME ACTIVE AND...

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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS - K1C STRIVES TO MAKE INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION POLICY ISSUES ACCESSIBLE TO COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES TO SUPPORT THEIR DECISION-MAKING AND ALLOW THEM TO BECOME ACTIVE AND EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES FOR POLICY CHANGE. K1C DOES THIS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF DUAL-LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIONS MATERIALS THAT UNPACK COMPLICATED TOPICS AND PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN SUCCEED AND ACCESS WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION. K1C ALSO PARTNERS WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS TO ELEVATE PARENT VOICES AND NEW DATA INSIGHTS ABOUT PRESSING ISSUES WITHIN AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,706,291
Program Service Revenue $80,000
Investment Income $266,379
Other Revenue $27,583
TOTAL REVENUE $4,080,253

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,071
Salaries & Benefits $3,249,427
Fundraising Expenses $429,207
Program Expenses $3,576,383
Other Expenses $1,153,241
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,415,739

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,080,253 $4,647,846 -0.1%
Expenses $4,415,739 $4,969,036 -0.1%
Net Income $-335,486 $-321,190 +0.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
19
Employees
35
Volunteers
21

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
$340,435
Total Directors
20
$340,435
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANIEL ANELLO DIRECTOR/CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$287,983 $52,452 $340,435
LAURA THONN DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CORNELIA GRUMMAN DIRECTOR/SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT VENDABLE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY R WELSH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARA BOTMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP L HILDEBRANDT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAYNE EVANS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS J FORMOLO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PENNY SEBRING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEEANDRA KHAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLEY COLLADO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK RB DOUGLAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LILIA GUEVARA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA OWENS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSANDRA DI PRIZIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREL HACKETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS C HUNTER JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLE PINKARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CALEB HEROD DIRECTOR (AS OF 09/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA CANAS SR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$133,452 $19,531 $152,983
ANA MOSQUEDA OPERATIONS MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$102,346 $28,009 $130,355
KRISTIN POLLOCK CHIEF OF DEV/EXTERNAL AFFA 40.00
Highest
$179,395 $31,920 $211,315
LESHONNE SEGURA DIR. OF DEV. & EA 40.00
Highest
$114,881 $37,416 $152,297
HENDRIK WOODS CHIEF OF POLICY 40.00
Highest
$164,156 $37,651 $201,807
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 $4,080,253 $4,415,739 $6,157,016 $-335,486
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,210,993 $4,648,732 $6,678,356 $-1,437,739
2022 $6,200,779 $3,592,944 $7,952,532 $2,607,835
2021 $4,016,018 $2,979,641 $5,314,323 $1,036,377
2020 $3,618,841 $2,876,257 $4,278,583 $742,584
2019 $3,110,421 $2,372,222 $3,525,559 $738,199
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