COMMUNITY DESK CHICAGO (EIN 923414074) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ja'Net Defell

Phone

3126386992

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COMMUNITY DESK CHICAGO, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $608K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 72% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $780K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

To advance equitable economic prosperity in collaboration with historically underserved and divested communities in Chicago.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $602,000

Program Service Revenue $3,962

Investment Income $242

Other Revenue $1,914

TOTAL REVENUE $608,118

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $441,658

Fundraising Expenses $30,223

Program Expenses $470,427

Other Expenses $338,693

TOTAL EXPENSES $780,351

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$608,118	$2,194,282	-0.7%
Expenses	$780,351	$246,251	+2.2%
Net Income	$-172,233	$1,948,031	-1.1%

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

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

$171,919

Total Directors

$171,919

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ja'Net Defell	President and CEO	60	Officer Director	$158,013	$13,906	$171,919
Torrence Moore	Treasurer	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Ash	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kirby Burkholder	Chairperson	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lance Dorn	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paula McCaleb	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lizzy Diaz Ortiz	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Deborah Bennett	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nicole Bell	Secretary	2	Officer 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	$608,118	$780,351	$1,902,765	$-172,233
2023	$2,194,282	$246,251	$2,127,698	$1,948,031

COMMUNITY DESK CHICAGO