FAME CENTER

EIN: 832170757 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$412,508
Total Expenses
$372,451
Total Assets
$194,446
Net Assets
$-61,627
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
SHEILA FORTSON
Phone
3124690687
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FAME CENTER, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $413K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $372K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

FAME CENTER IS A 501 C 3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MUSIC AND ART EDUCATION

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $104,886
Program Service Revenue $307,622
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $412,508

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,767
Salaries & Benefits $305,731
Fundraising Expenses $7,388
Other Expenses $63,953
TOTAL EXPENSES $372,451

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $412,508 $478,301 -0.1%
Expenses $372,451 $578,413 -0.4%
Net Income $40,057 $-100,112 -1.4%
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
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
34
Volunteers
7

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
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHEILA R FORTSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODIE KOSLOW MARTIN BOARD CHAIR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD BLOOMFIELD DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TWINIA BREWTON DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH CARTER DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACHARY DAY DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC DOGGET DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN GIBBS DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY JACKSON DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 001.00
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 $412,508 $372,451 $194,446 $40,057
2023 $478,301 $571,589 $196,806 $-93,288
2023 $478,301 $578,413 $196,806 $-100,112
2022 $275,491 $509,665 $212,484 $-234,174
2021 $514,887 $454,243 $197,622 $60,644
2021 $649,228 $488,690 $297,517 $160,538
2020 $242,688 $201,835 $134,111 $40,853
2019 $95,235 $92,075 $38,313 $3,160
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