Unlocking Communities Inc

EIN: 832060233 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$1,896,209
Total Expenses
$913,964
Total Assets
$1,435,590
Net Assets
$1,178,107
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Joshua HesterGoralski
Phone
6303037259
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Unlocking Communities Inc, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $982K, a strong 52% operating margin.

Mission

We equip entrepreneurs with the education and tools to sell sustainable products that unlock economic social and environmental transformation in their communities

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,789,610
Program Service Revenue $106,599
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,896,209

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $361,931
Fundraising Expenses $18,588
Program Expenses $982,257
Other Expenses $552,033
TOTAL EXPENSES $913,964

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,896,209 $2,073,399 -0.1%
Expenses $913,964 $2,338,650 -0.6%
Net Income $982,245 $-265,251 -4.7%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
50

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
0
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$79,667
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSHUA HESTER-GORALSKI CEO 60.00
Highest
$137,500 $0 $137,500
JULIA HOLMERTZ COO 60.00
Key Emp
$79,667 $0 $79,667
PETER JONES Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID WILLIAMS Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER WYATT Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MUSGRAVE Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEBASTIAN DEL VALLE ROSALES Board Member 1.00
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 $1,896,209 $913,964 $1,435,590 $982,245
2023 $2,073,399 $2,338,650 $501,684 $-265,251
2022 $843,688 $629,560 $644,253 $214,128
2021 $879,517 $517,896 $428,732 $361,621
2020 $253,537 $232,944 $67,111 $20,593
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