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The Economic Club Of Chicago

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$5.73M (2023)

Expenses
$5.03M (2023)

Total Assets
$7.65M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.58M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,728,712
Expenses
$5,029,736
Net Income
$698,976
Net Assets
$6,070,334
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,825,677
84.2%
Investment Income $152,280
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $750,755
13.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,124,548
22.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,653,231
Total Liabilities $1,582,897
Net Assets $6,070,334
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Snyder (President And Ceo) $448,628 $0 $41,778
Andrew M Leasure (Vice President & Chief Financial Officer) $224,754 $0 $20,851
Katie Esposito (Vice President & Chief Programs Officer) $203,920 $0 $29,952
Lisa Emerick (Vice President, Chief Marketing & Engagement Officer) $191,396 $0 $19,593
Anthony Vena (Director Of Technology) $156,640 $0 $18,828
Emily Whelchel (Vice President, Membership) $143,748 $0 $17,328
Eric Smith (Treasurer & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Weinheimer (Secretary & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa M Madigan (First Vice Chair , Programs & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dillon (Chair & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Yoon (Second Vice Chair, Forums & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Aamer Baig (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Zopp (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brett Hart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget C Coughlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget O'keefe (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles R Matthews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christine Leahy (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher T Bertschy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debra Cafaro (Ex Officio & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Dorri Mcwhorter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
E Scott Santi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Mitchell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gavin Hattersley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Helene D Gayle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,753,433
Expenses
$4,218,206
Net Income
-$464,773
Net Assets
$4,974,955
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,580,134
95.4%
Investment Income $173,299
4.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,064,400
25.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $905,145
21.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,862,322
Total Liabilities $1,887,367
Net Assets $4,974,955
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Snyder (President And Ceo) $465,400 $0 $15,899
Andrew M Leasure (Vice President & Chief Financial Officer) $211,000 $0 $19,011
Katie Esposito (Vice President & Chief Programs Officer) $203,561 $0 $27,088
Anthony Vena (Director Of Technology) $159,908 $0 $21,339
Lisa Emerick (Vice President, Chief Marketing & Engagement Officer) $159,100 $0 $16,106
Emily Whelchel (Director Of Membership) $132,500 $0 $15,589
Eric Smith (Treasurer & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Koula Berlin (Secretary & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa M Madigan (First Vice Chair , Programs & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dillon (Chair & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Ruskin (Second Vice Chair, Forums & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Zopp (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget C Coughlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget O'keefe (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles L Evans (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles R Matthews (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Christine Leahy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher T Bertschy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debra Cafaro (Ex Officio & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Dorri Mcwhorter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
E Scott Santi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Mitchell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gavin Hattersley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory D Wasson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Helene D Gayle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,401,744
Expenses
$3,076,009
Net Income
$325,735
Net Assets
$6,425,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,274,503
96.3%
Investment Income $127,241
3.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $849,499
27.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $887,719
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,511,691
Total Liabilities $2,086,047
Net Assets $6,425,644
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna F Zarcone (President And Ceo (Thru Aug 2020)) $377,082 $0 $13,337
David Snyder (President And Ceo (Beg. Aug 2020)) $159,653 $0 $3,340
Katie Esposito (Vice President & Chief Programs Officer) $157,964 $0 $24,384
Andrew M Leasure (Vice President & Chief Financial Officer) $154,800 $0 $16,197
Anthony Vena (Director Of Technology) $112,550 $0 $18,530
Emily Whelchel (Director Of Membership) $106,246 $0 $13,802
Christopher T Bertschy (Secretary & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Debra Cafaro (Chair & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Mohan Rao (Treasurer & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Ruskin (Second Vice Chair Of Forums & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Ted Souder (First Vice Chair Of Programs & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Zopp (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anil Kumar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget O'keefe (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles L Evans (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles R Matthews (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Christine Leahy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Mitchell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smith (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Gavin Hattersley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory D Wasson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Helene D Gayle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Kolar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Gang (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Scanlon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,962,041
Expenses
$3,924,936
Net Income
$37,105
Net Assets
$4,674,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,830,604
96.7%
Investment Income $131,437
3.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $494,800
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,189,445
30.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,918,499
Total Liabilities $2,244,289
Net Assets $4,674,210
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna F Zarcone (President And Ceo) $506,250 $0 $13,137
Katie Esposito (Vice President & Chief Programs Officer) $144,388 $0 $23,657
Andrew M Leasure (Vice President & Chief Financial Officer) $136,660 $0 $26,575
Amy Harris (Director Of Membership & Accounts) $118,516 $0 $22,881
Anthony Vena (It Manager) $109,703 $0 $14,932
Debra Cafaro (Chair & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Louise Gorno (Second Vice Chair Of Forums & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Mohan Rao (Treasurer & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Sid Bala (Secretary & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Ted Souder (First Vice Chair Of Programs & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Anil Kumar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian D Fabes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget O'keefe (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles L Evans (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles R Matthews (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
David Snyder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dean M Harrison (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Desiree Rogers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gavin Hattersley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg D Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory D Wasson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Helene D Gayle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James P Kolar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Reynolds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Gang (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,949,827
Expenses
$3,942,221
Net Income
$7,606
Net Assets
$4,426,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,827,400
96.9%
Investment Income $122,427
3.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $500,200
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,006,208
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,703,153
Total Liabilities $2,276,605
Net Assets $4,426,548
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna F Zarcone (President And Ceo) $466,870 $0 $12,759
Katie Esposito (Director Of Programs) $132,397 $0 $24,914
Andrew M Leasure (Director Of Finance & Administration) $117,573 $0 $25,668
Amy Harris (Director Of Membership & Accounts) $114,536 $0 $22,728
Anthony Vena (It Manager) $102,386 $0 $15,628
Mellody Hobson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Reeve B Waud (First Vice Chair, Programs) $0 $0 $0
David Snyder (Second Vice Chair, Forums) $0 $0 $0
James P Kolar (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bridget O'keefe (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Debra Cafaro (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Sanchez (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Roxanne M Martino (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Ted Souder (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Ilene S Gordon (Board Member & Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
James A Dezellar (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Kym M Hubbard (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne S Bettman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sally Blount (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Cardoza (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John A Challenger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sean M Connolly (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dillon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Theodore L Dysart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,062,115
Expenses
$3,925,218
Net Income
$136,897
Net Assets
$4,192,819
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,939,359
97.0%
Investment Income $122,756
3.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $457,320
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $899,384
22.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,648,725
Total Liabilities $2,455,906
Net Assets $4,192,819
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna F Zarcone (President And Ceo) $449,550 $0 $12,559
Katie Esposito (Director Of Programs) $124,921 $0 $13,742
Andrew M Leasure (Director Of Finance & Administration) $110,056 $0 $13,124
Mellody Hobson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Reeve B Waud (First Vice Chair, Programs) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hartigan Connelly (Second Vice Chair, Forums) $0 $0 $0
James P Kolar (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sheridan Turner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne S Bettman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sally Blount (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debra Cafaro (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Cardoza (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Challenger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sean Connolly (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Dezellar (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dillon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Theodore L Dysart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles L Evans (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian D Fabes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margo Georgiadis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Gang (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dean Harrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hartman (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Gavin Hattersley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,501,802
Expenses
$3,498,965
Net Income
$2,837
Net Assets
$3,812,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,350,793
95.7%
Investment Income $150,467
4.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $542
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $444,000
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $751,569
21.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,353,375
Total Liabilities $2,541,312
Net Assets $3,812,063
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna F Zarcone (President And Ceo) $454,460 $0 $14,008
Katie Esposito (Director Of Programs) $117,189 $0 $13,577
Amy Harris (Director Of Membership & Accounts) $110,444 $0 $13,228
Ilene S Gordon (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robert A Livingston (First Vice Chair, Programs) $0 $0 $0
Keith Cardoza (Second Vice Chair, Forums) $0 $0 $0
Kym Marie Hubbard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Theodore L Dysart (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John R Ettelson (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey S Aronin (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael W Ferro Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Gray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth C Griffin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dean Harrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David G Herro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mellody Hobson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Reynolds (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas S Ricketts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Desiree Rogers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Sanchez (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Santi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg D Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jb Pritzker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian D Fabes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne S Bettman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,247,100
Expenses
$2,998,895
Net Income
$248,205
Net Assets
$3,402,751
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,219
1.1%
Program Services $3,055,143
94.1%
Investment Income $150,865
4.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,873
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $449,060
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $695,258
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,383,299
Total Liabilities $1,980,548
Net Assets $3,402,751
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna F Zarcone (President And Ceo) $406,228 $0 $15,657
Katie Esposito (Director Of Programs) $109,253 $0 $13,233
Amy Harris (Director Of Membership & Accounts) $106,046 $0 $12,860
Ilene S Gordon (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robert A Livingston (First Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michael C Krauss (Second Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kym Marie Hubbard (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael J Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey S Aronin (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Craig J Duchossois (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Hemingway Hall (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Jb Pritzker (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Alejandro Silva (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
John R Ettelson (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
James Dezellar (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hartman (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Ellen S Alberding (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patricia H Besser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne S Bettman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debra Cafaro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hartigan Connelly (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dillon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian David Fabes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael W Ferro Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,145,799
Expenses
$2,967,598
Net Income
$178,201
Net Assets
$3,242,508
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,978,685
94.7%
Investment Income $166,676
5.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $438
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $400,965
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $604,072
20.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,085,127
Total Liabilities $1,842,619
Net Assets $3,242,508
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donna F Zarcone (President And Ceo) $224,327 $169,250 $15,456
Amy Harris (Director Of Membership & Accounts) $54,500 $46,000 $12,535
John R Ettelson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jb Pritzker (First Vice Chairman, Programs) $0 $0 $0
Brian David Fabes (Second Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Reese (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne S Bettman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey S Aronin (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Craig J Duchossois (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Ilene S Gordon (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert A Livingston (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
David B Weinberg (Board & Executive Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
James Dezellar (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Jack Hartman (Board & Finance Committee Member) $0 $0 $0
Ellen S Alberding (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol L Bernick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patricia H Besser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debra Cafaro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John A Challenger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles L Evans (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael W Ferro Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Margo Georgiadis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Gray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth C Griffin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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