2018-12-11T08:02:10-08:00 2018-06-30 363459708 KNUTTE & ASSOCIATES PC 7900 S CASS AVE STE 210 DARIEN IL 605615066 990 2017-07-01 364070692 CITY-WIDE TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CITY 3124091555 233 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60606 ROBERT M BURKE President 2018-12-11 true JOSEPH KNUTTE CPA P01317776 6309603317 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z ROBERT M BURKE 233 S WACKER DRIVE STE 4620 CHICAGO IL 60606 1694932 false false X www.goladderup.org X 1996 IL The Organization helps low-income families and individuals access the financial resources they need to climb up the economic ladder. The organization offers free tax preparation, financial aid and financial education services. 3 2 15 848 0 1308801 1366474 0 39800 40529 12938 4161 1361539 1411164 0 0 575807 574528 0 160590 624698 643077 1200505 1217605 161034 193559 2021119 2269277 7333 3137 2013786 2266140 The Organization helps low-income families and individuals access the financial resources they need to climb up the economic ladder. The organization offers free tax preparation, financial aid and financial education services. false false 758434 Through its Tax Assistance Program, the organization prepares individual income tax returns for low-income families and individuals to help them secure valuable tax refunds. In 2018, the organization prepared over 10,000 tax returns with the help of 848 volunteers, enabling clients to secure $17 million in tax refunds. 172192 Through its Life-Improving Financial Tools (LIFT) program, the organization helps students apply for financial aid for postsecondary education and learn financial basics to develop a foundation for sound financial decision-making. During fiscal year 2017-18, the organization helped over 1,000 students apply for financial aid through submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), provided financial aid information and support to 6,500 students and parents, educated 3,000 individuals through financial education workshops, and provided one-on-one financial coaching to over 200 individuals. 930626 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 26 0 true 15 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 3 2 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false IL X X X CHRISTINE CHENG 3124091555 233 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE SUITE2150 CHICAGO IL 60606 ROBERT M BURKE President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE CHENG Executive Direc 40.00 0.00 X X 83177 0 0 Ndidi Nwuneli Founder & CEO 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 83177 0 false false false 0 206885 592851 566738 31499 1366474 0 45880 45880 0 0 0 253878 259229 -5351 -5351 -5351 27700 206885 24539 3161 0 0 Miscellaneous 1000 1000 1000 1411164 1000 40529 0 0 0 0 83177 20794 45747 16636 0 396074 344023 52051 0 47923 38888 2374 6661 47354 28811 13020 5523 0 0 24200 18362 2919 2919 0 0 0 4169 3155 627 387 15728 15681 -26 73 15445 12416 2727 302 9610 7208 1201 1201 0 6407 5004 1395 8 7531 5842 1615 74 0 0 0 0 7252 5802 725 725 4344 2559 1450 335 Independent Contractors 257252 253502 1875 1875 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 124268 57514 35617 31137 PROJECTS, VOLUNTEERING, ETC 47918 16761 31157 Printing and Publications 42039 38605 332 3102 76914 55699 14791 6424 1217605 930626 126389 160590 357410 464844 19832 18876 86958 103329 0 0 0 0 0 257 427 657627 637302 26462 20325 1530200 1661476 0 0 0 0 2021119 2269277 7333 3137 7333 3137 X 1923786 2141140 90000 125000 2013786 2266140 2021119 2269277 193559 58795 X false true X true false X 1197188 1181038 1294660 1308801 1394174 6375861 0 0 1197188 1181038 1294660 1308801 1394174 6375861 152170 6223691 25853 35140 40247 45405 45880 192525 0 1359 1000 2359 6570745 227266 0.94720 0.95720 X 2865 430 2435 621919 616205 5714 32843 20667 12176 20325 4166414 2691104 64146 2755250 1411164 1411164 3914060 2691104 5351 2696455 1217605 1217605 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS $58795 REALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS $5351 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF F/A $0 UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS $0 REALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS $5351 false Casino Night 191805 164105 27700 24539 Special Events 42780 42780 234585 206885 27700 24539 24539 3161 X DONATED GOODS 31499 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990 FOR CLARITY AND ACCURACY BEFORE IT IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Board reviews and approves the annual budget including the budget for salaries and wages. The Executive Director's compensation is determined based on the review of the outside experts and surveys. It is also based on the Organization's performance, which is evaluated by the number of clients served, number of volunteers, dollars returned to the community, and overall impact. The Executive Director reviews the performance of other officers and key employees and authorizes their compensation within the Board-approved budget. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection The 990 can be acquired through the Guidestar.org website Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The documents are available upon request.