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Chicago Friends School

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2023
  • EIN: 80-0197986

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 / Primary, Elementary Schools (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2024 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$508k (2024)

Expenses
$584k (2024)

Total Assets
$136k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$42k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 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 Form 990
Revenue
$507,956
Expenses
$583,923
Net Income
-$75,967
Net Assets
$94,253
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $93,635
18.4%
Program Services $402,691
79.3%
Investment Income $1,350
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,280
2.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,488
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $248,645
42.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,251
Total Liabilities $41,998
Net Assets $94,253
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Carney (Executive Dir.) $82,488 $0 $0
Katherine Young (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ellen Issacs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Conant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Fremon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Hoke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Lichtman (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Zimmerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renata Mc Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$590,405
Expenses
$620,645
Net Income
-$30,240
Net Assets
$170,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,599
20.9%
Program Services $439,423
74.4%
Investment Income $1,102
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,155
4.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $126
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,836
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $278,910
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $194,717
Total Liabilities $24,497
Net Assets $170,220
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Carney (Executive Dir.) $79,836 $0 $0
Katherine Young (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Kate Connor (Recording Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Conant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Fremon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Hoke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Lichtman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$800,567
Expenses
$701,310
Net Income
$99,257
Net Assets
$200,460
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $201,317
25.1%
Program Services $576,101
72.0%
Investment Income $92
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,096
2.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,961
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,928
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $314,605
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $339,963
Total Liabilities $139,503
Net Assets $200,460
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Carney (Executive Dir.) $74,928 $0 $0
Katherine Young (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Kate Connor (Recording Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Conant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emmem Ekorikoh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kane Fremon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Hoke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Lichtman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 26, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$685,957
Expenses
$586,762
Net Income
$99,195
Net Assets
$95,123
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $136,001
19.8%
Program Services $537,501
78.4%
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,153
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,268
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $341,061
58.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $190,476
Total Liabilities $95,353
Net Assets $95,123

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$516,406
Expenses
$560,426
Net Income
-$44,020
Net Assets
-$4,072
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,689
18.5%
Program Services $420,712
81.5%
Investment Income $5
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 $327,824
58.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $119,149
Total Liabilities $123,221
Net Assets -$4,072

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$457,026
Expenses
$480,415
Net Income
-$23,389
Net Assets
$39,948
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,551
8.4%
Program Services $390,007
85.3%
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,454
6.2%
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 $277,000
57.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,283
Total Liabilities $81,335
Net Assets $39,948

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$441,553
Expenses
$407,792
Net Income
$33,761
Net Assets
$63,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,812
8.6%
Program Services $377,086
85.4%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,648
6.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,888
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $199,262
48.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,181
Total Liabilities $136,843
Net Assets $63,338
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Carney (President) $68,888 $0 $0
Rebecca Conant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Conner (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Neil Lichtman (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Dylan Richard (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Vanderbrug (Recording Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Lines (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 23, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$346,505
Expenses
$309,306
Net Income
$37,199
Net Assets
$24,586
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,102
8.7%
Program Services $297,090
85.7%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,308
5.6%
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 $191,102
61.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $132,322
Total Liabilities $107,736
Net Assets $24,586

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,435
Expenses
$204,110
Net Income
$15,325
Net Assets
-$12,613
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,424
4.8%
Program Services $183,539
83.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,472
11.6%
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 $115,834
56.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,040
Total Liabilities $90,653
Net Assets -$12,613
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Shirk (Presiding Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Vander Brug (Recording Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Katie Wisby (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Jan. 12, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$174,353
Expenses
$150,199
Net Income
$24,154
Net Assets
-$19,568
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,549
13.5%
Program Services $130,596
74.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,208
11.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,289
Total Liabilities $63,857
Net Assets -$19,568
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karl Montzka (Presiding Clerk) $0 $0
John Gately (Recording Clerk) $0 $0
Katie Wisby (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 9, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$127,946
Expenses
$144,311
Net Income
-$16,365
Net Assets
-$43,722
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,436
17.5%
Program Services $93,234
72.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,276
9.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,446
Total Liabilities $60,168
Net Assets -$43,722
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Robinson (Presiding Clerk) $0 $0
John Gately (Recording Clerk) $0 $0
Katie Wisby (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 26, 2015

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$75,210
Expenses
$117,843
Net Income
-$42,633
Net Assets
-$31,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,308
19.0%
Program Services $58,739
78.1%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Net Fundraising $2,157
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,511
Total Liabilities $70,960
Net Assets -$31,449

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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.

Document Links

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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