2015-09-25T11:40:01-07:00 2015-06-30 KNUTTE & ASSOCIATES PC 7900 S CASS AVE STE 210 DARIEN IL 605615066 990 2014-07-01 364070692 CITY-WIDE TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CITY 3124660771 233 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60606 ROBERT M BURKE President 2015-09-25 true JOSEPH KNUTTE CPA P01317776 6309603317 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z ROBERT M BURKE 233 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE STE400 CHICAGO IL 60606 1319918 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 literacy services. 4 3 19 1070 0 1197188 1181038 0 25853 39951 87176 14415 1310217 1235404 0 0 729057 627604 0 158735 496644 673015 1225701 1300619 84516 -65215 1768197 1672255 156076 90963 1612121 1581292 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 literacy services. false false 735532 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 2015, the organization prepared 10,224 tax returns with the help of 1,070 volunteers, enabling clients to secure $17.5 million in tax refunds. 277283 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 2014-15, the organization helped 2,200 students apply for financial aid through submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), provided financial aid information and support to 12,337 students and parents, educated 4,197 individuals through financial education workshops, and provided one-on-one financial coaching to 244 individuals. 1012815 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 false true 34 0 true 19 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 4 3 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 3124660771 233 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE SUITE400 CHICAGO IL 60606 Suresh Annappindi Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT M BURKE President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE CHENG Executive Direc 40.00 0.00 X X 83729 0 0 Ndidi Nwuneli Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 83729 0 false false false 0 105603 574036 501399 45168 1181038 0 35140 35140 0 0 0 54811 50000 4811 4811 4811 48929 105603 34514 14415 0 0 0 1235404 4811 35140 0 0 0 0 83729 29305 33492 20932 0 435423 384932 50491 0 61155 49258 4459 7438 47297 31802 10032 5463 0 0 21419 13146 4514 3759 0 0 0 3950 2902 647 401 5452 5329 34 89 13915 12565 1211 139 8235 6221 1098 916 0 15631 14371 1260 14918 12794 2056 68 0 0 11000 11000 0 80830 64664 8083 8083 6228 314 5786 128 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS 196551 196551 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 134352 73194 34483 26675 Printing and Publications 45792 44783 982 27 PROJECTS, VOLUNTEERING, ETC 44607 6675 7230 30702 70135 53009 13702 3424 1300619 1012815 129069 158735 109318 148706 188350 22242 212827 142681 0 0 0 0 0 3827 2172 699236 548002 230542 151234 1023333 1205220 0 0 0 0 1768197 1672255 16951 7667 139125 83296 156076 90963 X 1587121 1531292 25000 50000 1612121 1581292 1768197 1672255 -65215 44226 -9840 X false true X true false X 1214910 995686 1079824 1197188 1181038 5668646 0 0 1214910 995686 1079824 1197188 1181038 5668646 12037 5656609 5028 15614 22854 25853 35140 104489 0 0 5773135 412145 0.97980 0.98350 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 55574 8994 46580 611794 532306 79488 31868 6702 25166 151234 3754154 44226 2474524 2518750 1235404 1235404 3775143 2474524 2474524 1300619 1300619 false Casino Night 112884 105603 7281 34514 Special Events 41648 41648 154532 105603 48929 34514 34514 14415 Donated Goods 45168 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.