REDWOOD SCHOOLS INC

EIN: 834265445 501(c)(3) Education

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$3,114,418
Total Expenses
$2,900,456
Total Assets
$930,998
Net Assets
$53,461
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
IL
Phone
7739153366
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

REDWOOD SCHOOLS INC, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 206% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

REDWOOD EXISTS SO THAT ALL STUDENTS WITH LITERACY STRUGGLES CAN ACCESS THEIR DREAMS. BY CULTIVATING HOPE AND RESTORING CONFIDENCE, WE HELP STUDENTS DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE THEIR LITERACY SKILLS REGARDLESS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND OR LEARNES DIFFERENCES.

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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 $159,524
Program Service Revenue $2,844,709
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $110,185
TOTAL REVENUE $3,114,418

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,104,460
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,320,364
Other Expenses $795,996
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,900,456

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,114,418 $1,019,288 +2.1%
Expenses $2,900,456 $1,010,822 +1.9%
Net Income $213,962 $8,466 +24.3%
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
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
31
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$126,771
Total Directors
7
$126,771
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BECKY SINCLAIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer Director
$126,771 $0 $126,771
HILLARI BISHOP BOARD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH NELSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARJORIE ALLABASTRO ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MEYERSON BOARD MEMBER 50.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON HAMMOND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH AHLM 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
2025 $3,114,418 $2,900,456 $930,998 $213,962
2022 $1,554,639 $1,479,010 $715,588 $75,629
2021 $1,393,210 $1,311,457 $267,155 $81,753
2020 $799,493 $902,873 $272,623 $-103,380
2019 $471,493 $186,095 $285,698 $285,398
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