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Friends Of Ray School

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 1983
  • EIN: 36-3203612

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$34.1k (2024)

Expenses
$49.2k (2024)

Total Assets
$36.2k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

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
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$34,115
Expenses
$49,237
Net Income
-$15,122
Net Assets
$36,209
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,335
27.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,405
71.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $265
0.8%
Other Revenue $110
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,209
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $36,209
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathryn Smous (Director) $0 $0
Toshia Booker (Director) $0 $0
Rebecca Incledon (Director) $0 $0
La Wanda May (Director) $0 $0
Heather Hall (Director) $0 $0
Anna Erickson (Director) $0 $0
Stacy Horgan (Director) $0 $0
Gayle Neely (Director) $0 $0
Viarnette Harrell (Director) $0 $0
Patrice Thompson (Director) $0 $0
Chandra Garcia (Director) $0 $0
Anne Collard (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$57,569
Expenses
$62,264
Net Income
-$4,695
Net Assets
$46,525
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,625
81.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,033
17.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $513
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,525
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,525
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Van Deventer Jefferson (President) $0 $0
Arielle Thompson (Vice President) $0 $0
Candace Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lauren Reeves (Secretary) $0 $0
Kathryn Smous (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Adkins (Director) $0 $0
Rebecca Incledon (Director) $0 $0
La Wanda May (Director) $0 $0
Rebecca Gorges (Director) $0 $0
Anna Erickson (Director) $0 $0
Stacy Hogan (Director) $0 $0
Gayle Neely (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 11, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$25,005
Expenses
$59,557
Net Income
-$34,552
Net Assets
$51,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,764
35.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,421
61.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $589
2.4%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,220
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $51,220
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Van Deventer Jefferson (President) $0 $0
Keiana Barrett (Vice President) $0 $0
Candace Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lauren Reeves (Secretary) $0 $0
Kathryn Smous (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Adkins (Director) $0 $0
Kathryn Caldwell (Director) $0 $0
La Wanda May (Director) $0 $0
Arielle Thompson (Director) $0 $0
Anna Erickson (Director) $0 $0
Stacy Hogan (Director) $0 $0
Heather Hall (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 21, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$53,383
Expenses
$25,283
Net Income
$28,100
Net Assets
$85,772
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,398
66.3%
Program Services $885
1.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,379
30.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,772
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $85,772
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Katie Gruber (President) $0 $0
Anne Renna (Vice President) $0 $0
Candace Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michelle Van Deventer Jefferson (Secretary) $0 $0
Amanda Ruch (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Adkins (Director) $0 $0
Keiana Barrett (Director) $0 $0
La Wanda May (Director) $0 $0
Anna Erickson (Director) $0 $0
Stacy Horgan (Director) $0 $0
Heather Hall (Director) $0 $0
Viarnette Harrell (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 27, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$28,422
Expenses
$54,476
Net Income
-$26,054
Net Assets
$57,672
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,198
50.0%
Program Services $3,840
13.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,672
34.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $30
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,672
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,672
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Katie Gruber (President) $0 $0
Anne Renna (Vice President) $0 $0
Candace Bradley (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michelle Van Deventer Jefferson (Secretary) $0 $0
Amanda Ruch (Director) $0 $0
Cassandra Montgomery (Director) $0 $0
Marcy Juarez (Director) $0 $0
La Wanda May (Director) $0 $0
Anna Erickson (Director) $0 $0
Stacy Horgan (Director) $0 $0
Heather Hall (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 23, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,537
Expenses
$88,508
Net Income
-$9,971
Net Assets
$83,726
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,695
31.4%
Program Services $4,284
5.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $48,612
61.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $49
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,726
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $83,726
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Katie Gruber (President) $0 $0
Anne Renna (Vice President) $0 $0
Michelle Dassinger (Treasurer) $0 $0
Cynthia Bagrowski (Secretary) $0 $0
Candace Bradley (Director) $0 $0
Amanda Ruch (Director) $0 $0
Marcy Juarez (Director) $0 $0
Anna Erickson (Director) $0 $0
Stacy Horgan (Director) $0 $0
Gayle Neely (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 18, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$90,803
Expenses
$102,139
Net Income
-$11,336
Net Assets
$94,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,114
71.7%
Program Services $1,833
2.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $23,123
25.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,171
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $94,171
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Domonique Battle (President) $0 $0
Anne Renna (Vice President) $0 $0
Michelle Dassinger (Treasurer) $0 $0
Katie Gruber (Secretary) $0 $0
Sabine Charles (Director) $0 $0
Angela Powell (Director) $0 $0
Sam Allen (Director) $0 $0
Anna Erickson (Director) $0 $0
Stacy Horgan (Director) $0 $0
Gayle Neely (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 2, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,045
Expenses
$60,116
Net Income
-$1,071
Net Assets
$105,156
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,876
50.6%
Program Services $1,864
3.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,139
44.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $31
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,156
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $105,156

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,094
Expenses
$39,650
Net Income
$31,444
Net Assets
$106,227
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,719
48.8%
Program Services $15,182
21.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,672
27.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $76
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $106,227
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $106,227
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
La Wanda May (President) $0 $0
Cheyenita Allen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Katie Gruber (Secretary) $0 $0
Naomi Simwenyl (Director) $0 $0
Nicole Guillory (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Poueymirou (Director) $0 $0
Paula Florell (Director) $0 $0
Lisa Samara (Director) $0 $0
Stacy Horgan (Director) $0 $0
Jean Clement (Director) $0 $0
Amanda Glassco (Director) $0 $0
Anne Renna (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 26, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$29,716
Expenses
$36,722
Net Income
-$7,006
Net Assets
$74,783
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,957
13.3%
Program Services $9,748
32.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,730
49.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $43
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,783
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $74,783
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
La Wanda May (President) $0 $0
Naomi Simwenyi (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Nicole Guillory (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Sarah Marchman (Co Secretary) $0 $0
Sharon Burgrin (Co Secretary) $0 $0
Paula Florell (Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Poueymirou (Vice President) $0 $0
Lisa Samra (Vice President) $0 $0
Chris Andrews (Vice President) $0 $0
Stacy Horgan (Teacher Representative) $0 $0
Jean Clement (Teacher Representative) $0 $0
Megan Thole (Principal) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 24, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$31,231
Expenses
$30,713
Net Income
$518
Net Assets
$81,789
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,798
12.2%
Program Services $6,131
19.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,552
62.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $30
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,789
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $81,789
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
La Wanda May (President) $0 $0
Danita Crawford (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sarah Marchman (Recording Secretary) $0 $0
Lisa Samra (Corresonding Secretary) $0 $0
Arlinda Smith (Vice President) $0 $0
Christine Andrews (Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Poueymirou (Vice President) $0 $0
Paula Florell (Vice President) $0 $0
Stacy Horgan (Teacher Representative) $0 $0
Dr Antonia Hill (Acting Principal) $0 $0
Jean Clement (Teacher Representative) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 3, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$46,275
Expenses
$31,790
Net Income
$14,485
Net Assets
$81,271
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,907
40.9%
Program Services $6,799
14.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,451
39.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $39
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,271
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $81,271

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 29, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$47,053
Expenses
$47,254
Net Income
-$201
Net Assets
$66,786
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,609
18.3%
Program Services $10,212
21.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,124
53.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $59
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,786
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $66,786

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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