Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 4,672,663 | 7,949,246 | 6,063,610 | 9,857,059 | 10,283,582 | 38,826,160 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 4,672,663 | 7,949,246 | 6,063,610 | 9,857,059 | 10,283,582 | 38,826,160 |
| 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) .. | 9,891,212 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 28,934,948 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 4,672,663 | 7,949,246 | 6,063,610 | 9,857,059 | 10,283,582 | 38,826,160 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 2,325,615 | 1,888,392 | 2,195,811 | 2,768,087 | 3,669,838 | 12,847,743 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 6,577 | 49,851 | 40,418 | 330,574 | 176,887 | 604,307 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 52,291,738 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income | DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 6577.0, COLUMN B - 49851.0, COLUMN C - 40418.0, COLUMN D - 330574.0, COLUMN E - 176887.0, COLUMN F - 604307.0; |
| Software ID: | 23017437 |
| Software Version: | 2023v5.1 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee | AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF AT LEAST ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF THE TOTAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP, TO SERVE FOR ONE (1) YEAR OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED OR THE COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED IN THE SAME MANNER. THE COMMITTEE SHALL EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY STATUTE, DURING THE INTERIM BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. THE CHAIR, OR IN THE CHAIR'S ABSENCE, THE VICE-CHAIR, SHALL BE THE CHAIR AND THE SECRETARY SHALL ACT AS SECRETARY OF THE COMMITTEE. MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD AT ITS NEXT MEETING. IN CASE OF ABSENCE OF ANY MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIR MAY APPOINT ANY DIRECTOR TO BE A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE MEETING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents | The bylaws were updated March 15, 2023 to change the election of board members. Board members are now elected by the current board of directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE $25 OR MORE DURING A CALENDAR YEAR OR $500 WITHIN FIVE YEARS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OR PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | Board members are elected by the current board of directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THE APPROVED DRAFT IS THEN FINALIZED AND MADE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THEN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | IN CONDUCTING THE AFFAIRS OF THE FOUNDATION, DUALITY OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL BE PRESUMED WHEN A PERSON TO WHOM THIS POLICY APPLIES OR A MEMBER OF HIS/HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY SERVES AS A TRUSTEE, OFFICER, STAFF MEMBER OR HOLDER OF MORE THAN 10% OF CORPORATE STOCK OF AN AFFECTED ORGANIZATION OR FIRM; HAS A FORMAL AFFILIATION OR INTEREST IN AN AFFECTED ORGANIZATION OR FIRM; OR COULD EXPECT FINANCIAL GAIN OR LOSS FROM A PARTICULAR DECISION. BEFORE A STAFF, BOARD OR VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBER BEGINS HIS OR HER SERVICE WITH THE FOUNDATION, HE OR SHE SHALL FILE WITH THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE FOUNDATION A LIST OF HIS OR HER PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS INVOLVEMENT WITH OTHER CHARITABLE AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, VENDORS OR BUSINESS INTERESTS, OR WITH ANY OTHER ASSOCIATIONS THAT MIGHT PRODUCE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IN ADDITION TO THE DISCLOSURE REQUIRED BY THE PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH, EACH MEMBER IS UNDER AN OBLIGATION TO THE FOUNDATION, TO HIS OR HER FELLOW STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS, AND TO THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION TO INFORM THE FOUNDATION OF ANY POSITION HE OR SHE HOLDS OR OF ANY BUSINESS OR A VOCATIONAL ACTIVITY THAT MAY RESULT IN A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR BIAS FOR OR AGAINST A PARTICULAR GRANTEE, ACTION OR POLICY, AT THE TIME SUCH GRANT, ACTION OR POLICY IS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD OR ANY VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION. ANY DUALITY OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF ANY MEMBER SHALL BE DISCLOSED TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD (IN THE CASE OF VOLUNTEERS) OR THE PRESIDENT (IN THE CASE OF STAFF MEMBERS) AND MADE A MATTER OF RECORD AS SOON AS THE ISSUE IN QUESTION IS RAISED AND A POSSIBLE CONFLICT IS KNOWN. WHEN THE BOARD, COMMITTEE OR STAFF IS TO DECIDE UPON AN ISSUE ABOUT WHICH A MEMBER HAS AN UNAVOIDABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT MEMBER SHALL PHYSICALLY ABSENT HERSELF OR HIMSELF WITHOUT COMMENT FROM NOT ONLY THE VOTE, BUT ALSO FROM THE DELIBERATION, UNLESS DIRECTLY REQUESTED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OR RELEVANT COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE FACTUAL INFORMATION OR ANSWER FACTUAL QUESTIONS THAT MAY ASSIST THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE IN MAKING A WISE DECISION. IN NO CASE SHALL THAT MEMBER VOTE ON SUCH MATTER OR ATTEMPT TO EXERT PERSONAL INFLUENCE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. DISCLOSURE AND ABSTENTION SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING(S) AT WHICH THE ISSUE IS DISCUSSED AND DECIDED. IN ANY SITUATION NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED BY THE PREVIOUS SECTIONS OF THIS POLICY, MEMBERS SHALL CONSIDER CAREFULLY ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS WITH THE INTERESTS OF THE FOUNDATION AND REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTION THAT MIGHT BE PERCEIVED AS AN ACTUAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | THE FOUNDATION HAS AN ESTABLISHED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT EVALUATES THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S COMPENSATION ANNUALLY UTILIZING PUBLISHED SALARY SURVEYS, PRIMARILY THE SURVEY PROVIDED BY THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS. MOST RECENTLY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWED A COMPLETED MARKET BENCHMARK FOR ALL POSITIONS IN NOVEMBER 2022 THAT FOCUSED NOT JUST ON FOUNDATIONS BUT ALSO ON OTHER NONPROFITS AND PUBLIC SECTOR POSITIONS IN THE REGION. HR SOURCE, A DOWNERS GROVE-BASED ASSOCIATION FOR EMPLOYERS, COMPLETED THIS BENCHMARK. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH MAKES A DECISION ON COMPENSATION BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT OF KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees | THE PRESIDENT & CEO MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR THE SALARIES OF THE EMPLOYEES. ULTIMATELY, LIKE THE PRESIDENT & CEO, THE COMMITTEE MAKES THE RECOMMENDATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR ULTIMATE APPROVAL. DECISION/APPROVAL. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IN AURORA, ILLINOIS. |
| Software ID: | 23017437 |
| Software Version: | 2023v5.1 |