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Chicagos North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Promotion of Business (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Details

An independent audit commissioned by this organization for the fiscal year ending June 2023 identified:

Significant deficiency in internal controls
Audit identified a deficiency in internal financial or governance controls that could limit the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably. The deficiency is less severe than a material weakness but warrants attention from management.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$4.06M (2023)

Expenses
$4.21M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.55M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.14M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits 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.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,057,234
Expenses
$4,207,954
Net Income
-$150,720
Net Assets
$401,067
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,527,134
86.9%
Program Services $513,573
12.7%
Investment Income $163
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $16,364
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $635,616
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,546,038
Total Liabilities $1,144,971
Net Assets $401,067
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gina Speckman (Executive Director) $215,836 $0 $0
Johnnice Chew (Director Of Finance And Administration) $169,538 $0 $0
Joe Alaimo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Terry Anderson (Associate Broker, Senior Real Estate Specialist) $0 $0 $0
Len Becker (Economic Development Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Brady (Director Of Community Development) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Cannon (General Manager) $0 $0 $0
Noah Cruickshank (V.P., Marketing And Business Development) $0 $0 $0
Dave Davis (Ex. Dir. Neighborhood & Community Relations) $0 $0 $0
Chris Dugenske (General Manager) $0 $0 $0
Anderson Foote (General Manager) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Deignan (Communications And Community Engagement Director) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Gleespen (Director, Marketing) $0 $0 $0
Cara Hardiman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Judy (Manager Of Marketing & Communications) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Kearney (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Kelch (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mendel (Director Of Dev. & Planning Services) $0 $0 $0
Brad Miller (Director Of Sales) $0 $0 $0
Tim Ohrn (General Manager) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Ostrowski (General Manager) $0 $0 $0
Leticia Phocas (General Manager) $0 $0 $0
Kathi Quinn (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Sasso (General Manager) $0 $0 $0
Karen Schultheis (Deputy Clerk) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,673,283
Expenses
$1,716,228
Net Income
-$42,945
Net Assets
$551,787
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,242,591
74.3%
Program Services $421,251
25.2%
Investment Income $78
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,363
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $541,775
31.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $763,901
Total Liabilities $212,114
Net Assets $551,787
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gina Speckman (Executive Director) $194,359 $0 $0
Johnnice Chew (Office Manager) $149,601 $0 $0
Patrick Ainsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Holly Allgauer Cir (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Brady (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annie Coakley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ousman Conteh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Noah Cruickshank (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tensley Garris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Gleespen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cara Hardiman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Judy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Kearney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Kelch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Toni Kinsel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Toni Mengarelli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Ohrn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Ostrowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Pauken (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Pure (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Sasso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Schultheis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,360,708
Expenses
$1,281,756
Net Income
$78,952
Net Assets
$593,926
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $932,403
68.5%
Program Services $421,093
30.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,212
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $166,203
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $388,305
30.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $784,099
Total Liabilities $190,173
Net Assets $593,926
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gina Speckman (Executive Director) $166,203 $0 $0
Johnnice Chew (Office Manager) $111,363 $0 $0
Michael Pauken (President) $0 $0 $0
Annie Coakley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ann Tennes (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Holly Allgauer Cir (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Brady (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tensley Garris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Gleespen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Judy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Kelch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Toni Kinsel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marcy Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Leming (Director) $0 $0 $0
Toni Mengarelli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Ohrn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Pure (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Ratzke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Townsend (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Wyatt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Zalmezak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Ainsworth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Kearney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,783,066
Expenses
$1,844,509
Net Income
-$61,443
Net Assets
$514,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,069,164
60.0%
Program Services $705,796
39.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,106
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $156,803
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $434,160
23.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $805,831
Total Liabilities $290,857
Net Assets $514,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gina Speckman (Executive Director) $156,803 $0 $0
Johnnice Chew (Office Manager) $105,188 $0 $0
Michael Pauken (President) $0 $0 $0
Annie Coakley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ann Tennes (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Holly Allgauer Cir (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Baer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Bastable (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Brady (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Fine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tensley Garris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Gleespen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Judy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Kelch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Toni Kinsel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Marco (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Melaniphy Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Toni Mengarelli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Ohrn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Pure (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Styler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Wicha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howard Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,915,146
Expenses
$1,934,444
Net Income
-$19,298
Net Assets
$576,417
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,150,848
60.1%
Program Services $748,611
39.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,687
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $158,046
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $525,418
27.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $708,237
Total Liabilities $131,820
Net Assets $576,417
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gina Speckman (Executive Director) $158,046 $0 $0
Michael Pauken (President) $0 $0 $0
Annie Coakley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ann Tennes (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Holly Allgauer Cir (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Baer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Bastable (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Brady (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Fine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tensley Garris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Gleespen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Judy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Kelch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Toni Kinsel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Marco (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Melaniphy Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Toni Mengarelli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Ohrn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Pure (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Styler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Wicha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howard Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Callan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,780,354
Expenses
$1,740,082
Net Income
$40,272
Net Assets
$595,715
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $941,031
52.9%
Program Services $751,777
42.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $87,546
4.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $142,151
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $110,768
6.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $641,767
Total Liabilities $46,052
Net Assets $595,715

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,723,544
Expenses
$1,692,484
Net Income
$31,060
Net Assets
$555,443
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $947,777
55.0%
Program Services $768,957
44.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,810
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $144,964
8.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $582,266
Total Liabilities $26,823
Net Assets $555,443

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,585,778
Expenses
$1,375,867
Net Income
$209,911
Net Assets
$524,383
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $839,774
53.0%
Program Services $734,322
46.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,682
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $130,789
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,538
6.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $556,883
Total Liabilities $32,500
Net Assets $524,383

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,465,036
Expenses
$1,334,339
Net Income
$130,697
Net Assets
$314,472
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $751,647
51.3%
Program Services $651,697
44.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $61,692
4.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $126,746
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $101,815
7.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $459,070
Total Liabilities $144,598
Net Assets $314,472

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,309,607
Expenses
$1,207,261
Net Income
$102,346
Net Assets
$183,775
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $683,907
52.2%
Program Services $593,986
45.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $31,714
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $111,869
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,099
8.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $275,511
Total Liabilities $91,736
Net Assets $183,775

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,271,644
Expenses
$1,205,819
Net Income
$65,825
Net Assets
$81,429
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $634,031
49.9%
Program Services $612,605
48.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25,008
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,943
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $213,651
Total Liabilities $132,222
Net Assets $81,429

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$969,172
Expenses
$934,581
Net Income
$34,591
Net Assets
$15,604
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $430,320
44.4%
Program Services $496,711
51.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $42,141
4.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,392
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,373
Total Liabilities $123,769
Net Assets $15,604

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$872,837
Expenses
$860,880
Net Income
$11,957
Net Assets
$8,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $363,439
41.6%
Program Services $473,092
54.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36,306
4.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,392
12.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $209,386
Total Liabilities $200,504
Net Assets $8,882

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

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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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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