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Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago

Nicole Upton

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: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Arts Education (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.5M (2023)

Expenses
$2.78M (2023)

Total Assets
$7.07M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$675k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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
$1,499,875
Expenses
$2,778,843
Net Income
-$1,278,968
Net Assets
$6,392,846
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,312,195
87.5%
Program Services $52,755
3.5%
Investment Income $70,129
4.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $64,796
4.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $174,168
6.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $64,796
2.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $771,219
27.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,067,576
Total Liabilities $674,730
Net Assets $6,392,846
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Upton (Executive Director) $174,168 $0 $23,587
Karim Ahamed (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Euler K Bropleh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly V Carter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Dowdell (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Gordon (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Deepa Gupta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francia E Harrington (Director Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hodges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Kelly Phd (Vice Chair Thru 12/22) $0 $0 $0
Desiree Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Savi Pai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Tinberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Vitale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendell Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Steadley (Vice Chair Eff 12/22) $0 $0 $0
Maria Maria Calderon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jorge Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Ousley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sa Zhao Louvot (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,208,550
Expenses
$2,688,127
Net Income
$3,520,423
Net Assets
$7,685,238
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,276,263
85.0%
Program Services $915,108
14.7%
Investment Income $11,555
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,624
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $167,820
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $921,199
34.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,892,105
Total Liabilities $206,867
Net Assets $7,685,238
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Sznewajs (Executive Director Thru 1/22) $245,681 $0 $7,370
Steven D Shewfelt (Director Of Data) $162,952 $0 $5,330
Nicole Upton (Executive Director Beg 2/22) $147,470 $0 $20,350
Jaclyn M Rodgers (Director Of Communications) $127,866 $0 $17,997
Patrick A Payne (Sr Mgr, Data Strategy & Products) $121,800 $0 $3,654
Christopher Chantson (Director Of Development) $120,534 $0 $8,405
Karim Ahamed (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Euler K Bropleh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly V Carter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Dowdell (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Darcy L Evon (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deepa Gupta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francia E Harrington (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hodges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Kelly Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jorge Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Desiree Moore (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Savi Pai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Tinberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Vitale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendell Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,668,793
Expenses
$2,864,163
Net Income
-$195,370
Net Assets
$4,243,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,916,601
71.8%
Program Services $814,045
30.5%
Investment Income $6,416
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$68,269
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $770,309
26.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $447,489
15.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,727,158
Total Liabilities $483,414
Net Assets $4,243,744
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Sznewajs (Executive Director) $237,488 $0 $7,261
Francia E Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deepa Gupta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Savi Pai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Tinberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Means (Director Past) $0 $0 $0
Anne Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Steadley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcy L Evon (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Vitale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Desiree Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Euler K Bropleh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karim Ahmed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly V Carter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Dowdell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hodges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendell Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,151,669
Expenses
$2,441,346
Net Income
-$289,677
Net Assets
$4,439,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $868,417
40.4%
Program Services $1,230,604
57.2%
Investment Income $52,648
2.4%
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 $518,459
21.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $553,739
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,852,565
Total Liabilities $413,451
Net Assets $4,439,114
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Sznewajs (Executive Director) $225,606 $0 $6,525
Francia E Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deepa Gupta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Savi Pai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Tinberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Means (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Steadley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcy L Evon (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Vitale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Desiree Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Euler K Bropleh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karim Ahmed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly V Carter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Dowdell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hodges (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,714,733
Expenses
$2,735,907
Net Income
$978,826
Net Assets
$4,728,791
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,181,753
85.7%
Program Services $485,907
13.1%
Investment Income $34,573
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,500
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $477,510
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $459,063
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,982,518
Total Liabilities $253,727
Net Assets $4,728,791
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Sznewajs (Executive Director) $195,703 $0 $6,450
Karim Ahamed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Means (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Vitale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francia E Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ittelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Steans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Welz Kauffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Orbert Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deepa Gupta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Savi Pai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Tinberg (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,537,667
Expenses
$2,754,587
Net Income
-$216,920
Net Assets
$3,749,965
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,537,555
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $112
0.0%
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 $435,624
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $391,344
14.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,902,161
Total Liabilities $152,196
Net Assets $3,749,965
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Sznewajs (Executive Director) $185,000 $0 $5,550
Karim Ahamed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Means (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francia E Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ittelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Steans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Welz Kauffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Orbert Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deepa Gupta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meredith Mendes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Savi Pai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Tinberg (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,182,429
Expenses
$4,360,902
Net Income
-$1,178,473
Net Assets
$3,966,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,178,487
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,942
0.1%
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 $385,927
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $240,000
5.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $388,519
8.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,071,158
Total Liabilities $104,273
Net Assets $3,966,885
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Sznewajs (Executive Director) $171,250 $0 $5,513
Karim Ahamed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Means (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Baiocchi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francia E Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ittelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Steans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Welz Kauffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Obert Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deepa Gupta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Meredith Mendes (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$831,941
Expenses
$5,054,767
Net Income
-$4,222,826
Net Assets
$5,145,358
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $830,927
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,014
0.1%
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 $268,893
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $369,000
7.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $327,135
6.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,239,882
Total Liabilities $94,524
Net Assets $5,145,358
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Sznewajs (Executive Director) $150,801 $0 $4,674
Karim Ahamed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Means (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Baiocchi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Mueller (Director Past) $0 $0 $0
Francia E Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Rice (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ittelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Steans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Welz Kauffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susana Vasquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Obert Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deepa Gupta (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,455,166
Expenses
$3,771,435
Net Income
$4,683,731
Net Assets
$9,368,184
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,440,589
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14,577
0.2%
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 $237,819
6.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $663,607
17.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $297,907
7.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,466,776
Total Liabilities $98,592
Net Assets $9,368,184
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Sznewajs (Executive Director) $132,819 $0 $0
Karim Ahamed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Means (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Baiocchi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Mueller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francia E Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Rice (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ittelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Steans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Welz Kauffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susana Vasquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Obert Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deepa Gupta (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,270,545
Expenses
$741,903
Net Income
$2,528,642
Net Assets
$4,684,453
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,269,334
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,211
0.0%
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 $55,676
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $203,300
27.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $212,161
28.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,715,933
Total Liabilities $31,480
Net Assets $4,684,453

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,796,456
Expenses
$1,541,499
Net Income
$1,254,957
Net Assets
$2,155,806
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,796,346
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $110
0.0%
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 $113,533
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $472,542
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,263,746
Total Liabilities $107,940
Net Assets $2,155,806
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul J Sznewajs (Executive Di) $113,533 $0 $0
Karim Ahmed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Baiocchi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francia Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ittelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Welz Kaufman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Mueller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Steans (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,587,124
Expenses
$686,275
Net Income
$900,849
Net Assets
$900,849
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,587,121
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $439,746
64.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $907,742
Total Liabilities $6,893
Net Assets $900,849

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$1
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1

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