2014-11-10T13:42:20-08:00 2014-06-30 KNUTTE & ASSOCIATES PC 7900 S CASS AVE STE 210 DARIEN IL 605615066 990 2013-07-01 364070692 CITY-WIDE TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CITY 3124660771 233 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60606 ROBERT M BURKE President 2014-11-10 true JOSEPH KNUTTE CPA P01317776 6309603317 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z 1332679 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 18 1198 0 1079824 1197188 0 25231 25853 86502 87176 1191557 1310217 0 0 503865 729057 0 139116 528496 496644 1032361 1225701 159196 84516 1378485 1768197 3239 156076 1375246 1612121 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 722193 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 2014, the organization prepared over 9,772 tax returns with the help of 1,198 volunteers, enabling clients to secure $16.7 million in tax refunds 222312 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 the 2013-14 academic year, the organization helped 2,392 students apply for financial aid through submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 944505 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false true 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 33 0 true 18 false 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 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 80142 0 0 Ndidi Nwuneli Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 80142 0 false false false 0 633813 563375 27861 1197188 0 25853 25853 0 0 0 0 0 109638 22462 87176 87176 0 0 1310217 87176 25853 X 0 0 0 0 80142 29172 36865 14105 0 562468 516196 46272 0 45290 35300 7059 2931 41157 33734 2820 4603 0 0 23095 11357 5964 5774 0 0 0 167585 100906 38379 28300 6031 5667 182 182 39719 29310 10211 198 2770 2770 0 7102 4594 2028 480 20738 18836 1881 21 0 0 10205 2041 8164 0 70020 56016 7002 7002 7297 5523 1096 678 Printing and Publications 41713 40895 570 248 PROJECTS, VOLUNTEERING, ETC 32690 7916 24774 Postage and Shipping 30175 28791 1167 217 MEMBERSHIP/FEES/OTHER 15266 3168 10744 1354 22238 12313 7948 1977 1225701 944505 142080 139116 3434 109318 404808 188350 284930 212827 0 0 0 0 0 2057 3827 697714 467172 40700 230542 642555 1023333 0 0 0 1 0 1378485 1768197 3239 16951 139125 3239 156076 X 1350246 1587121 25000 25000 1375246 1612121 1378485 1768197 X 84516 155143 -2784 X false true X true false X 963223 1214910 995686 1079824 1197188 5450831 0 0 963223 1214910 995686 1079824 1197188 5450831 17001 5433830 4782 5028 15614 22854 25853 74131 0 0 5524962 394636 0.98350 0.98640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 55574 3436 52138 610272 461586 148686 31868 2150 29718 230542 X 4200996 155143 2735636 2890779 1310217 1310217 3964121 2735636 2784 2738420 1225701 1225701 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization files its tax return with the U.S. federal and various state and local tax jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Organization is no longer subject to examinations by major tax jurisdictions for the tax years 2010 and prior. The Organization had no income tax expense for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.The Organization includes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in operating expenses. The expense for interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits amounts to $0 for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Loss on Disposal of F/A $2784 false false false 109638 22462 false 109638 22462 22462 87176 IL true false true false 1.00000 Christine Cheng 233 South Wacker Drive 400 Chicago IL 60606 false Casino Party Professionals 1500 Equipment rental and dealer training. X false Donated Goods 27861 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 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The documents are available upon request. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS = -$2784