2017-05-12T09:35:46-05:00 2016-06-30 420714325 RSM US LLP 1 S WACKER DRIVE STE 800 CHICAGO IL 60606 990 2015-07-01 362169136 Chicago Commons Association CHIC 7736385600 515 E 50th Street No 200 Chicago IL 60615 Edgar Ramirez President & CEO 7736385600 2017-05-11 1 Wayne Harder P00294296 3126343400 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Edgar Ramirez 515 E 50th Street No 200 Chicago IL 60615 28814030 0 X www.chicagocommons.org X 1894 IL Chicago Commons Association partners with individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty, discrimination and isolation. Chicago Commons operates four core programs: Early Education, Youth Services, Adult Education and Senior Services. Chicago Commons targets neighborhoods with the greatest needs, with a current focus on West Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Back of the Yards and Grand Boulevard. 18 18 957 250 0 0 1097966 1053519 28734383 27437558 2160 178365 11697 13215 29846206 28682657 257362 28059 0 0 19311683 19989808 0 0 513157 9235530 7936855 28804575 27954722 1041631 727935 15275362 16719550 3836990 4717823 11438372 12001727 X Chicago Commons Association partners with individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty, discrimination and isolation. Chicago Commons operates four core programs: Early Education, Youth Services, Adult Education and Senior Services. Chicago Commons targets neighborhoods with the greatest needs, with a current focus on West Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Back of the Yards and Grand Boulevard. 0 0 12958683 15003 13880601 Early Education: Chicago Commons operates four high quality early education centers and works with a dozen community partner sites to provide child care and education to more than 1,400 children in some of Chicago's most distressed neighborhoods. Commons was one of the first preschools in the U.S. to use the Reggio Emilia approach to educating young children, and has garnered regional and national recognition for our approach, results, and adaptations of the method. The Reggio Emilia approach is an educational philosophy that views the preschool years as crucial to the development of children as individuals. The program is based on principles of respect, responsibility, and community, and empowers children to learn through self-directed discovery. Chicago Commons tailors the Reggio Emilia approach to meet the needs of each child. We work from the recognition that every student has the potential to love learning and, ultimately, be academically successful.Commons' four, year-round early education centers provide quality Early Head Start, Head Start, Preschool For All, Prevention Initiative, and child care services for children from birth to 12 years. 12052742 13486627 Senior Services:Chicago Commons Senior Services operates two adult day service centers and provides in-home services for seniors and adults with disabilities. The program provides services to nearly 1,300 seniors and adults with disabilities to help them continue living in their own home prolonging, and in some cases preventing, the need for institutional care. 417215 13056 70330 Adult Education & Youth ServicesChicago Commons Adult Education program in West Humboldt Park has helped thousands of adults and families pursue goals of improving their employment, education and financial position. In 2013, Chicago Commons became an official Financial Opportunities Center (FOC). The FOC was developed because of a longstanding community development partnership in Humboldt Park between Chicago Commons and the Chicago Local Income Support Corporate (LISC). Our adult education program offers basic adult education, digital literacy, financial support, income support and employment coaching. Chicago Commons partners with underperforming schools, providing academic enrichment and parent engagement components, as well as in-school behavioral health supports to enhance school and community. 25428640 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 127 0 1 957 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X X Dhiren Shah CPA 7736385600 515 E 50th Street Suite 200 Chicago IL 60615 Willard S Evans Jr Board Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Steven Sparks Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael D Pratt Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary E Timmons Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Dorothy Abreu Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Holly M Baumgart Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joel Brosk Director thru 6/30/16 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Gayton Director thru 8/31/15 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alfred E D'Ancona Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Caroline Harney Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 James Hill III Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Torrence L Hinton Director as of 7/1/15 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Beran Jones Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ronald G Kaminski Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Philip B Kenny Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 David R Perez Director as of 7/1/15 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert E Smietana Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Yvette Vargas Director as of 9/1/15 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Tadin Director thru 6/30/16 1.00 X 0 0 0 Edgar E Ramirez President & CEO 45.00 X 150856 0 12739 Dhiren Shah Chief Financial Officer 45.00 X 148742 0 19556 Sarah Frick Sr. VP, External Affairs/Strategy 45.00 X 143484 0 11695 Cary Crawford VP, Senior Services 45.00 X 149131 0 3800 Carman Weathington VP, Human Resources 45.00 X 117796 0 12136 710009 0 59926 5 0 1 0 Eyes on the Future 6969 N Ravenswood Chicago IL 60626 Daycare Services 472719 Diversey Daycare 3155 W Diversey Chicago IL 60647 Daycare Services 462420 Kimball Daycare 1636 N Kimball Chicago IL 60647 Daycare Services 264161 Behavioral Staffing 1200 Hager Road 200 Oak Brook IL 60523 Substitute Teachers 231644 Quality Catering for Kids 4005 Porett Drive Gurnee IL 60081 Catering Services 223392 15 75000 61909 916610 12500 1053519 Early Education 624100 13880601 13880601 Senior Services 624100 13486627 13486627 Family Hub 624310 70330 70330 27437558 160040 160040 55519 37194 18325 18325 18325 100000 61909 94179 5821 5821 7394 7394 7394 28682657 27437558 0 191580 X 28059 28059 683569 139024 410670 133875 15453896 14812272 444913 196711 92399 78414 9471 4514 2434175 2371881 45654 16640 1325769 1255910 51226 18633 39181 39181 326417 326417 2939986 2807382 39120 93484 67769 67769 596810 493441 102063 1306 213641 175645 26355 11641 1567402 1458663 108739 124421 110254 13441 726 159613 117914 28895 12804 75622 29911 44410 1301 386513 209400 177113 172006 99248 72758 Program Operating Expen 1130070 1106751 19652 3667 Membership Dues 137404 66702 52847 17855 27954722 25428640 2012925 513157 3692508 228278 311500 393750 3373160 8459653 97764 70220 6429914 1968980 4506175 4460934 105435 85359 3188820 3021356 15275362 16719550 1810531 2162769 1966459 1855054 60000 700000 3836990 4717823 X 7579117 8244621 593435 658750 3265820 3098356 11438372 12001727 15275362 16719550 X 727935 2884 -167464 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 23646611 822438 1038095 1110466 1053519 27671129 399596 22698116 26527647 28734383 27537558 105897300 24046207 23520554 27565742 29844849 28591077 133568429 0 0 0 133568429 185807 33893 10180 1972 160040 391892 185807 33893 10180 1972 160040 391892 9775 20809 3571 7394 41549 24232014 23564222 27596731 29850392 28758511 134001870 0.99680 0.99780 0.00290 0.00200 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 272675 272675 4694712 1278872 3415840 1447783 690108 757675 14744 14744 4460934 Beneficial Interest in Irrevocable Perpetual Trusts 3021356 3021356 Accrued Settlement and Retirement Obligations 50000 Line of Credit 650000 700000 X 28518077 2884 -167464 -164580 28682657 0 28682657 27954722 0 27954722 0 27954722 Part X, Line 2: Commons is exempt from income taxes under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state law. The accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this guidance, Commons may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more than likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of Commons and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or recorded as liabilities for the reporting period presented in the financial statements. Commons files Form 990 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the State of Illinois. Commons is generally no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for tax years before 2013. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Change in Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trusts -167,464. Wine Tasting Event 94114 50364 43750 1000 39470 Annual Golf Outing 67795 11545 56250 4300 36480 12929 161909 61909 100000 4300 37480 52399 94179 5821 1 Scholarship 1 12482 Low-income Program 516 14282 1295 FMV Provision of food, clothing and shelters to low-income program participants Part I, Line 2: College scholarships are awarded to individuals that are enrolled and attending classes in a degree program at a state university. The scholarship proceeds for tuition are disbursed directly to the state university prior to the start of each semester. Emergency assistance is provided to our clients throughout the year. Food baskets are distributed to low-income clients at Thanksgiving; donated winter coats are provided for all children enrolled in our Early Childhood Development programs; emergency funds for housing, utilities, etc. are granted to families with a demonstrated need, such as threatened eviction and/or utilities shut-off. Clients must submit an application for emergency assistance; applications are reviewed and approved by senior management. Approved applications are disbursed directly to third party vendors (e.g., landlord, utility companies, etc.) to ensure the emergency is alleviated. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Edgar E Ramirez President & CEO 150736 0 0 0 120 0 2737 0 10002 0 163595 0 0 0 Dhiren Shah Chief Financial Officer 135252 0 13000 0 490 0 3174 0 16382 0 168298 0 0 0 Sarah Frick Sr. VP, External Affairs/Strategy 131394 0 12000 0 90 0 2919 0 8776 0 155179 0 0 0 Cary Crawford VP, Senior Services 139024 0 10000 0 107 0 2983 0 817 0 152931 0 0 0 Part I, Line 3 The President & CEO's compensation is determined by the Board of Directors based on annual performance review evaluation done by the Executive Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 is reviewed by the Finance/Audit committee of the Board of Directors with the CFO and the CEO. The authority to review and approve the Form 990 has been delegated to the Finance Committee by the full Board; the Finance Committee has reviewed Form 990 and approved the filing of the Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The corporation bylaws includes the conflict of interest policy. A questionnaire is distributed to Governing Board Members, as well as officers and key employees, annually through which individuals identify any potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, throughout the year, Members are instructed to notify the Executive Director of any potential conflicts as they arise. Any potential conflicts identified on the questionnaire or self-identified during the year are researched to determine if adequate controls are in place to prevent a conflict or if further corrective action is necessary. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The executive committee of the Board of Directors, consisting of the Board Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and two Vice Chair, determined the compensation of the organization's Executive Director. The committee, which consists entirely of independent Board Members, reviewed comparability data of peer organizations to arrive at the CEO's levels of compensation. Signed documentation was submitted to the organization's payroll and human resources departments at the time of the decision to approve changes to the Officer's levels of compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Chicago Commons Association's Form 990, audited financial statements, and conflict of interest policy can all be found and downloaded at www.chicagocommons.org. These documents can also be provided upon request outside of the public website. Documents are available pursuant to the disclosure terms of section 6104(d). Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Community Partners: Program service expenses 2,055,391. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,055,391. Consulting Services: Program service expenses 695,726. Management and general expenses 21,050. Fundraising expenses 90,066. Total expenses 806,842. Medical/Dental Services: Program service expenses 56,265. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 56,265. Other Professional Expenses: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 18,070. Fundraising expenses 3,418. Total expenses 21,488. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Change in market value of beneficial interest in perpetual trusts -167,464.