Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
4753 North Broadway
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Chicago, IL60640
D Employer identification number

36-2712912
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 35,236,749
F Name and address of principal officer:
MARIA WHELAN CEO
4753 North Broadway Ste 1200
Chicago,IL60640
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ACTFORCHILDREN.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1971
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN'S OUTREACH AND WORK WITH LOW-INCOME, HARD-TO-REACH FAMILIES HAS LED US TO RESEARCH AND IMPLEMENT HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THAT EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES, ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN MOST IN NEED.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 14
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 13
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 481
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 14
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,572,587 2,758,448
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 35,467,712 32,281,719
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 36,526 61,315
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 46,313 82,851
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 38,123,138 35,184,333
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,617,883 5,606,512
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 23,268,530 21,487,857
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 9,933,466 8,049,545
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 38,819,879 35,143,914
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -696,741 40,419
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 8,245,178 8,286,610
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 4,750,958 4,882,834
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 3,494,220 3,403,776
Part II
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Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN IS A CATALYST FOR ORGANIZING, DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING STRONG FAMILIES AND POWERFUL COMMUNITIES WHERE CHILDREN MATTER MOST. AS A STATE AND NATIONAL LEADER IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION COMMUNITY, ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN STANDS DISTINGUISHED BY ITS "STRONG FAMILIES, POWERFUL COMMUNITIES" APPROACH TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT, (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 16,008,747 including grants of $ 5,606,512 ) (Revenue $ 15,403,263 )
PROVIDER SERVICES/PROVIDER RESOURCES - ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN WORKS WITH LICENSED AND LICENSE-EXEMPT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT THEM THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER VALUABLE SUPPORTS THAT HELP TO ENHANCE THE CARE THEY PROVIDE. ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN AND ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS HAD MORE THAN 23,000 PARTICIPANTS IN NEARLY 1,400 TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012. OUR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS MAKE EARLY EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO YOUNG CHILDREN SO THAT THEY WILL BE READY TO SUCCEED WHEN THEY START SCHOOL. OUR PROGRAMS HAVE CREATED A NATIONAL MODEL FOR PROVIDING PRESCHOOL TO CHILDREN IN HOME CHILD CARE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EARLY EDUCATION, AND FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS TO BECOME A CHILD'S FIRST TEACHER.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 13,856,872 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 16,074,159 )
CERTIFICATE/FAMILY RESOURCES - ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN ADMINISTERS THE CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CCAP) FOR THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) IN COOK COUNTY. CCAP HELPS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES PAY FOR CHILD CARE THAT ALLOWS PARENTS TO WORK OR GO TO SCHOOL. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, MORE THAN 77,000 FAMILIES AND NEARLY 135,000 CHILDREN WERE SERVED BY THE CCAP IN COOK COUNTY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 731,962 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 843,134 )
PARENT SERVICES/CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES - AS THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY FOR COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN CONNECTS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH VITAL RESOURCES LIKE CHILD CARE REFERRALS, HEALTH SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, ALMOST 21,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES RECEIVED REFERRALS WHILE THOUSANDS MORE UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN ALSO HAD ACCESS TO LITERACY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND NUTRITION RESOURCES AS A RESULT OF ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN'S WORK.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 709,944 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 50,603 )
THE PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM - ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN'S PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY PROGRAM ORGANIZES MORE THAN 3,500 ADVOCATES STATEWIDE TO CONNECT WITH THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND URGE THEM TO MAKE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING EXPANDED ACCESS TO CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION, A PRIORITY IN ILLINOIS. ADDITIONALLY, ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN'S EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS MAKE EARLY EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO YOUNG CHILDREN WHILE IN CHILD CARE SO THEY WILL BE READY TO SUCCEED WHEN THEY START SCHOOL. THIS WORK HAS INCLUDED CREATING A NATIONAL MODEL FOR PROVIDING PRESCHOOL TO CHILDREN IN HOME-BASED CHILD CARE, AS WELL AS BRINGING CERTIFIED TEACHERS, CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS, NUTRITION, AND LITERACY TRAINING AND BOOKS INTO THESE CHILD CARE HOMES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 709,944 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 50,603 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 31,307,525
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
156
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
481
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
14
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
13
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
IL
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
JACQUELINE ZANDERS
4753 NORTH BROADWAY SUITE 1200
CHICAGO,IL60640
(312) 823-1100
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) GAIL NELSON
VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) JOHN CASEY
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) MONICA MOSS
VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) PETER ENGLAND
TREASURER OF THE BOARD
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) RICHARD SEWELL
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(6) CELENA ROLDAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) DENISE CASTILLO DELL ISOLA
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) DIANE STOUT
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) J LEE KRAEDER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) JENNIFER FARRINGTON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) JOEL CARP
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) JUDIE WALKER KENDRICK
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) LAURIE WALKER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) MICKI CHULICK
PAST CHAIR OF THE BOARD
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) JACQUELINE ZANDERS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
 40.00     X       108,623 0 25,425
(16) JULIA GRAY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 40.00     X       217,352 0 16,965
(17) LEONETTE COATES
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS
 40.00     X       153,942 0 20,736
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) MARIA WHELAN
PRESIDENT/CEO
 40.00     X       301,474 0 31,095
(19) APRIL JANNEY
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
 40.00         X   113,253 0 11,465
(20) JAMES ALEXANDER
VP STRATEGIC PLANNING
 40.00         X   177,926 0 21,695
(21) NANCY NYMAN
VP PUBLIC POLICY
 40.00         X   148,902 0 23,153
(22) SHARIFA TOWNSEND
EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATOR
 40.00         X   106,584 0 18,911
(23) THOMAS LAYMAN
VP EARLY LEARNING
 40.00         X   130,829 0 22,639
(24) SANDRA MATTHEWS
FORMER DIRECTOR/VP EXTERNAL RELATIONS
 1.00           X 64,135 0 0












1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,523,020 0 192,084
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet9
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER
17314 S KEDZIE
HAZLE CREST,IL60429 		CHILD CARE RESOURCE 345,117
CENTERS FOR NEW HORIZONS
4150 S KING DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL60653 		CHILD CARE RESOURCE 222,622
CHILDREN'S HOME AND AID
125 S WACKER DRIVE FL 14
CHICAGO,IL60606 		CHILD CARE RESOURCE 191,021
CAROLE ROBERTSON CENTER
2020 W ROOSEVELT ROAD
CHICAGO,IL60608 		CHILD CARE RESOURCE 173,622
YWCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
1 N LASALLE STE 1150
CHICAGO,IL60602 		CHILD CARE RESOURCE 153,021
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 603
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 179,284
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 862,266
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,716,295
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,758,448
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS 900,099 32,197,129 32,197,129    
b CORPORATE CONTRACTS 900,099 35,384 35,384    
c CONFERENCES & FORUMS 900,099 38,971 38,971    
d SERVICE FEES 900,099 10,235 10,235    
e
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 32,281,719
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 61,739     61,739
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   424
c Gain or (loss) 0 -424
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -424     -424
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 179,284
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 43,293
b Less: direct expenses ...b 51,942
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -8,649   -8,649
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 2,110
b Less: direct expenses ...b 50
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 2,060     2,060
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900,099 89,440 89,440   0
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 89,440
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 35,184,333 32,371,159 0 54,726
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 1,040,286 1,040,286
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 4,566,226 4,566,226
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 635,376 15,385 619,991  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 16,184,587 15,016,604 1,167,983  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 341,967 283,026 58,941  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,992,928 2,755,729 237,199  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,332,999 1,216,729 116,270  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 34,551   34,551  
c Accounting ........... 62,109   62,109  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 15,681   15,681  
g Other .......... 2,917,066 2,494,416 422,650  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 1,690,621 1,507,794 182,827  
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,895,777 1,781,666 114,111  
17 Travel ............ 232,931 199,393 33,538  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 327,762 182,382 145,380  
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 494,433 182 494,251  
23 Insurance .............. 31,936 28,322 3,614  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a EQUIPMENT RENTAL 261,910 173,629 88,281  
b DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 20,308 6,334 13,974  
c EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 64,460 39,422 25,038  
d
e
f All other expenses 0 0 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 35,143,914 31,307,525 3,836,389 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 0      
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 813,021 1 106,829
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 335,064 2 335,100
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 3,911,321 3 5,122,985
4 Accounts receivable, net .........   4  
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 39,210 9 26,038
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 4,694,595
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 3,920,316 1,192,178 10c 774,279
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 1,849,306 11 1,816,301
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 105,078 15 105,078
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 8,245,178 16 8,286,610
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 3,644,057 17 3,425,594
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 1,106,901 19 957,240
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23 500,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 4,750,958 26 4,882,834
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 3,494,220 27 3,403,776
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 3,494,220 33 3,403,776
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 8,245,178 34 8,286,610
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
35,184,333
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
35,143,914
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
40,419
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
3,494,220
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-130,863
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
3,403,776
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID: 11000230
Software Version: v2011.1.0
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

36-2712912
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 2,930,058 3,729,128 2,761,473 2,572,587 2,758,448 14,751,694
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 28,899,902 29,120,149 32,810,312 35,467,712 32,281,719 158,579,794
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 31,829,960 32,849,277 35,571,785 38,040,299 35,040,167 173,331,488
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           173,331,488
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 31,829,960 32,849,277 35,571,785 38,040,299 35,040,167 173,331,488
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 171,631 84,446 30,582 44,753 61,739 393,151
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 171,631 84,446 30,582 44,753 61,739 393,151
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 14,964 70,286 71,227 105,368 134,843 396,688
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 32,016,555 33,004,009 35,673,594 38,190,420 35,236,749 174,121,327
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.540 %
16
16
99.530 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0.220 %
18
18
0.300 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, DESCRIPTION - GROSS RECEIPTS FROM FUND EVENTS, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - 50200, COLUMN C - 44743, COLUMN D - 41137, COLUMN E - 43293, COLUMN F - 179373; DESCRIPTION - GROSS RECEIPTS FROM GAMING ACTIVITIES, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - 5955, COLUMN D - 5955, COLUMN E - 2110, COLUMN F - 14020; DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 14964, COLUMN B - 20086, COLUMN C - 20529, COLUMN D - 58276, COLUMN E - 89440, COLUMN F - 203295;,
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

36-2712912
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
  		Employer identification number

36-2712912
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
  		Employer identification number

36-2712912
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
  		Employer identification number

36-2712912
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

36-2712912
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 91,354  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 91,354 0
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 31,216,073  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 31,307,427 0
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000 0
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000 0
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0 0
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        6,000,000
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 230,061 126,387 131,427 91,354 579,229
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,500,000
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 230,061 126,387 131,427 91,354 579,229
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

36-2712912
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,849,306 1,535,457 1,360,982 1,643,159
b Contributions ........     0 0
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... -33,005 313,849 174,475 -282,177
d Grants or scholarships .....     0 0
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		    0 0
f Administrative expenses ....     0 0
g End of year balance ...... 1,816,301 1,849,306 1,535,457 1,360,982
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................     0
b Buildings ................       0
c Leasehold improvements ............       0
d Equipment ................   4,694,595 3,920,316 774,279
e Other .................       0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 774,279
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 35,184,333
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 35,143,914
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 40,419
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -78,921
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -51,920
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -130,841
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -90,422
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 35,089,731
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -78,921
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -78,921
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 35,168,652
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 15,681
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 15,681
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 35,184,333
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 35,180,175
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 35,180,175
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 15,681
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b -51,942
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -36,261
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 35,143,914
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Intended uses of endowment funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUND IS A RESERVE FUND ACCUMULATED WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION TO HELP INSURE THE CONTINUITY OF ITS OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAMS IN THE EVENT OF ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SHORTFALLS. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC PROJECTS OR PROGRAMS THAT IT IS RESERVED FOR. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THIS FUND AS AN EMERGENCY RESERVE FOR THE SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION. EXAMPLES WOULD BE TO PROVIDE EXTRA SERVICES TO TEEN MOTHERS OR SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES.
FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 THE CORPORATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE. ALSO, THE CORPORATION WAS DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NOT TO BE A "PRIVATE FOUNDATION" WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE CORPORATION FOLLOWS GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THE CORPORATION IS GENERALLY NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED BY THE IRC. ANY SUCH TAXES RESULTING FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES ARE INSIGNIFICANT TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE CORPORATION. U.S. GAAP PRESCRIBES RECOGNITION THRESHOLDS AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. TAX BENEFITS WILL BE RECOGNIZED ONLY IF THE TAX POSITION IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED WILL BE THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TEST, NO TAX BENEFIT WILL BE RECORDED. MANAGEMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT THEY ARE UNAWARE OF ANY TAX BENEFITS OR LIABILITIES TO BE RECOGNIZED AT JUNE 30, 2012. THE CORPORATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY U.S. FEDERAL TAXING AUTHORITIES OR STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR YEAR BEFORE 2009. THE CORPORATION DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THE CORPORATION WOULD RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INTEREST AND INCOME TAX EXPENSE, RESPECTIVELY. THE CORPORATION HAS NO AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST OR PENALTIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2012.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

36-2712912
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

ANNUAL DINNER
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 222,577     222,577
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		179,284     179,284
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		43,293 0 0 43,293
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .       0
5 Non-cash prizes . .       0
6 Rent/facility costs . . 10,770     10,770
7 Food and beverages . . 26,997     26,997
8 Entertainment . . . 4,033     4,033
9 Other direct expenses . 10,142     10,142
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 51,942
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -8,649
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number
36-2712912
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) A STEP UP CAREER ACADEMY-CENTER INC2745 E BERNICE RD
LANSING,IL60438 		42-1737589 N/A   6,690 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(2) ABC & ME DAYCARE CENTER1100 W LAWRENCE AVE
CHICAGO,IL60640 		36-3968030 N/A   7,676 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(3) ABC CHILDREN'S CENTER318 E NORTH AVE
NOTHLAKE,IL60164 		36-4312729 N/A   7,984 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(4) ADVANCE PRESCHOOL INC2320 W HIGGINS RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES,IL60169 		36-4231347 N/A   10,770 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(5) ALBANY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER3401 W AINSLIE
CHICAGO,IL60625 		36-2841886 501(C)(3) 8,354 3,645 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(6) ASPIS INC DBA KIDDIE GARDEN DAY CARE9130 W GOLF RD
NILES,IL60714 		99-9999999 N/A   7,938 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(7) BRIDGEPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR3053 S NORMAL
CHICAGO,IL60616 		36-2181967 501(C)(3) 7,206 4,777 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(8) BRIDGEPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR II514 W 31ST ST
CHICAGO,IL60616 		36-2181967 501(C)(3)   7,741 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(9) BRIGHT VISIONS LEARNING ACADEMY INC14804 S CICERO AVE
OAK PARK,IL60452 		10-8639339 501(C)(3)   7,146 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(10) CAROLE ROBERTSON CENTER FOR LEARNING2929 W 19TH ST
CHICAGO,IL60623 		36-2882124 501(C)(3)   11,673 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(11) CHICAGO COMMONS GUADALUPANO FAMILY CENTER1814 S PAULINA
CHICAGO,IL60608 		36-2169136 501(C)(3) 1,494 10,102 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(12) CHILDREN'S HOME & AID COMMUNITY CHILD CARE CENTER OF PALATINE TOWNSHIP721 S QUENTIN RD SUITE 104
PALATINE,IL60067 		36-2167743 501(C)(3)   7,332 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(13) CHILDREN'S HOUSE-LAKE MEADOWS501 E 32ND ST
CHICAGO,IL60616 		36-4224778 N/A   5,375 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(14) CONCORDIA PL-WHIPPLE SITE3300 N WHIPPLE
CHICAGO,IL60618 		32-0033719 N/A 7,757 4,224 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(15) CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER7400 AUGUSTA ST
RIVER FOREST,IL60305 		36-2191242 501(C)(3) 2,880 4,406 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(16) DIVERSEY DAYCARE3155 W DIVERSEY
CHICAGO,IL60647 		36-3547505 N/A   10,797 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(17) EL HOGAR DEL NINO1710 S LOOMIS
CHICAGO,IL60608 		36-2749858 N/A   10,997 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(18) ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE1347 W ERIE
CHICAGO,IL60642 		36-3043253 501(C)(3)   10,574 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(19) ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SCHOOL AGE1347 W ERIE
CHICAGO,IL60642 		36-3043253 N/A   12,075 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(20) GAD'S HILL CENTER CLUB LEARN2653 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO,IL60608 		36-2167082 501(C)(3) 294 10,727 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(21) GOD'S LITTLE SUGARS NURSERY & KDG SCHOOL30 E 159TH ST UNIT D
HARVEY,IL60426 		36-4414475 N/A   7,416 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(22) HAPPY DAYS CHILD CARE CENTER831 E 162ND ST
SOUTH HOLLAND,IL60473 		36-4196691 N/A   11,249 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(23) HAPPY DAYS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER6304 W 26TH ST
BERWYN,IL60402 		36-4018921 N/A 7,255 4,035 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(24) HAPPY DAYS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER5721 W 35TH ST
CICERO,IL60804 		36-4018921 N/A   7,284 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(25) HUGS & SNUGS DAY CARE ACADEMY550 TORRENCE AVE
CALUMET CITY,IL60409 		42-1587594 N/A   11,255 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(26) IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE SERVICES INC4000 W DIVISION
CHICAGO,IL60651 		76-0706888 N/A 714 9,590 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(27) KALEIDOSCOPE KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY6958 WINDSOR AVE
BERWYN,IL60402 		38-3663247 N/A   6,355 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(28) KIMBALL DAYCARE1636 N KIMBALL
CHICAGO,IL60647 		20-0658205 N/A   10,627 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(29) KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER1003 S ARLINTON HEIGHTS RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS,IL60005 		80-0720244 N/A   6,447 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(30) LE BUNNIES CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER INC17750 CHICAGO AVE
LANSING,IL60438 		36-4028745 N/A 3,592 7,376 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(31) LET'S PLAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER6041 W 26TH ST
CICERO,IL60804 		59-3810254 N/A   7,970 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(32) LITTLE BEAR DAY CARE LLC6411-15 S PULASKI
CHICAGO,IL60629 		36-2793999 N/A   7,672 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(33) LITTLE SCHOLARS LEARNING6116 W IRVING PARK RD
CHICAGO,IL60634 		20-8635995 N/A 8,000 0 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(34) LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY CARE4427 HARRISON ST
HILLSIDE,IL60162 		36-4425275 N/A 4,600 3,798 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(35) LOOP LEARNING CENTER INC2001 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO,IL60616 		36-3486270 N/A   11,441 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(36) MARY CRANE CENTER MORSE SITE1545 W MORSE AVE
CHICAGO,IL60626 		36-2195475 501(C)(3)   5,424 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(37) MONTESSORI ACADEMY & ASSOCIATION11019-11025 S HALSTED ST
CHICAGO,IL60628 		36-3821679 N/A   7,985 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(38) OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY1139 RANDOLPH ST
OAK PARK,IL60302 		36-2182082 N/A   6,880 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(39) SCHAUMBURG CHILD & FAMILY CENTER725 E SCHAUMBURG RD
SCHAUMBURG,IL60194 		36-2182082 501(C)(3)   7,810 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(40) ST BLAISE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CTR7438 W 61ST PL
SUMMIT,IL60501 		36-2170821 501(C)(3) 4,825 1,945 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(41) SUNNY DAYS CENTER OF STICKNEY6807 PERSHING RD
STICKNEY,IL60402 		36-4370710 N/A   5,223 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(42) SWIFT CHILD CARE EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR8260 ELMWOOD ST
SKOKIE,IL60077 		36-4285679 N/A   11,697 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(43) SWIFT CHILD CARE EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR8064 LINCOLN AVE
SKOKIE,IL60077 		36-4285673 N/A   7,833 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(44) THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF CICERO-BERWYN1447 S 50TH CT
CICERO,IL60804 		36-3025963 501(C)(3)   6,846 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(45) THE CHILDRENS HOUSE II16601 S KEDZIE STE 105
MARKHAM,IL60428 		36-4343529 N/A   12,009 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(46) THE CHILDRENS HOUSE INC16601 S KEDZIE STE 205
MARKHAM,IL60428 		36-3703221 N/A 2,600 9,395 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(47) THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE PARK FOREST94 S ORCHARD DR
PARK FOREST,IL60466 		36-4486480 N/A   11,618 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(48) TODDLER TOWN DAYCARE TOO5934 W DIVERSEY
CHICAGO,IL60639 		37-1501908 N/A   10,496 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(49) WEST AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CENTER4920 W MADISON
CHICAGO,IL60644 		20-5984602 501(C)(3)   10,172 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(50) WHIZ KIDS NURSERY CENTER514-518 W 103RD ST
CHICAGO,IL60628 		61-1487591 N/A   8,000 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
(51) CREATIVE MANSION CHILDREN'S ACADEMY4745 S ELLIS
CHICAGO,IL60615 		36-3745088 N/A   6,400 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
15
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
36
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) QUALITY COUNTS MINI-GRANTS 190 127,525 223,789 FMV EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
(2) PROVIDER MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 858 4,286,729 0 N/A N/A
(3) PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT GRANTS 50 74,630 0 N/A N/A
(4) SCHOLARSHIPS 52 77,342 0 N/A N/A







Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THE USE OF GRANTS, REIMBURSEMENTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS PAID TO ENSURE THEY ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE. IAFC DOES SO BY CONDUCTING SITE VISITS AND REVIEWING RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION EXPENSES PRIOR TO ISSUING REIMBURSEMENTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

36-2712912
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) THOMAS LAYMAN (i)
(ii)		 130,829
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,453
0 		17,186
0 		153,468
0 		0
0
(2) SANDRA MATTHEWS (i)
(ii)		 64,135
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		64,135
0 		0
0
(3) NANCY NYMAN (i)
(ii)		 148,902
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,773
0 		18,380
0 		172,055
0 		0
0
(4) LEONETTE COATES (i)
(ii)		 153,942
0 		0
0 		0
0 		6,301
0 		14,435
0 		174,678
0 		0
0
(5) JULIA GRAY (i)
(ii)		 217,352
0 		0
0 		0
0 		8,746
0 		8,219
0 		234,317
0 		0
0
(6) MARIA WHELAN (i)
(ii)		 301,474
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,368
0 		19,727
0 		332,569
0 		0
0
(7) JAMES ALEXANDER (i)
(ii)		 177,926
0 		0
0 		0
0 		7,260
0 		14,435
0 		199,621
0 		0
0









Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN
 
Employer identification number

36-2712912
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 PRE-K EDUCATION, AND OTHER FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY RESOURCES (CHILD CARE REFERRAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE), PROVIDER RESOURCES (PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT), NUMEROUS EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS, OUTREACH AND HOME VISITING, MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION, PUBLIC HEALTH OUTREACH, AND THE HEALTHY FOOD PROGRAM. A PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH AND ON BEHALF OF A MEMBER BASE OF CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER ADVOCATES. ANNUALLY, WE DIRECTLY SERVE AN APPROXIMATE TOTAL OF 250,000 PARENTS, CHILDREN AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, AND 5,000 CHILD CARE ORGANIZATIONS.
Description of other program services Form 990, Part III, Line 4d THE PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM - ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN'S PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY PROGRAM ORGANIZES MORE THAN 3,500 ADVOCATES STATEWIDE TO CONNECT WITH THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND URGE THEM TO MAKE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING EXPANDED ACCESS TO CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION, A PRIORITY IN ILLINOIS. ADDITIONALLY, ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN'S EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS MAKE EARLY EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO YOUNG CHILDREN WHILE IN CHILD CARE SO THEY WILL BE READY TO SUCCEED WHEN THEY START SCHOOL. THIS WORK HAS INCLUDED CREATING A NATIONAL MODEL FOR PROVIDING PRESCHOOL TO CHILDREN IN HOME-BASED CHILD CARE, AS WELL AS BRINGING CERTIFIED TEACHERS, CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS, NUTRITION, AND LITERACY TRAINING AND BOOKS INTO THESE CHILD CARE HOMES.
Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS, A DRAFT OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISORS AND INTERNAL MANAGEMENT. SUBSEQUENT TO THE TAX ADVISOR'S AND INTERNAL MANAGEMENT'S REVIEW, THE COMPLETE AND FINAL FORM 990 IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS TO DETERMINE IF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE MONITORED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THEN THE INTERESTED PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION WHERE A CONFLICT EXISTS.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF IAFC IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND IS DELEGATED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL (CEO), OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES. THIS INCLUDES REVIEWING COMPARABLE COMPENSATION STUDIES FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THEN MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD, WHICH MAKES A FINAL DETERMINATION AS TO COMPENSATION. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN OCTOBER OF 2012, AND IS PERFORMED ANNUALLY.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b SEE RESPONSE TO FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY THE ORGANIZATION AT THIS TIME.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - -78921; DIRECT EXPENSES FROM FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES - -51942;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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