NonprofitsReform For Illinois

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Reform For Illinois

EVANSTON, IL

Total revenue

$242K

Total expenses

$195K

Net assets

$233K

Grants received

$796K

28 grants

EIN

364423884

Tax year

2023

Mission

Conducts research on governmental trends, advocates reforms and hosts educational events to promote public participation in government. Addresses the role of money in politics, and encourages integrity, accountability, and transparency in government.

Programs

1 program

In order to further educate voters on reform issues, we host free educational events throughout the chicago area. Topics have included criminal justice reform,strengthening chicago neighborhoods, redistricting reform, campaign finance disclosure policies, and millennial engagement in government. The events are held at local colleges and universities, and feature expert panelists from across the state.

Expenses: $7K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$234K
Program service revenue
Investment income$12K
Other revenue
Total revenue$242K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$153K
Fundraising$28K
Other expenses$42K
Total expenses$195K
Total assets$352K
Net assets$233K

People

9 listed

NameRoleCompensation

SARAH BRUNE

Director

Board

0

DAVID ORR

Director

Board

0

DANA J POWNALL

Secretary

Board

0

JAYLIN D MCCLINTON

Director

Board

0

OREN JACOBSON

Director

Board

0

DAVID MELTON

President

Board

0

BEN PAGE

Director

Board

0

CARL JOHNSON

Director

Board

0

ALISA KAPLAN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Staff

$89K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 28 of 28

FromAmountPurposeYear
$83K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2024
$50K
DEMOCRACY
2024
$50K
DEMOCRACY
2024
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$78K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2023
$35K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
FIELD FOUNDATION SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR FISCALLY SPONSORED (RE)CHICAGO
2023
$5K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$105
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$100
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2023
$154K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2022
$50K
In support of Reform for Illinois campaigns to increase transparency in public campaigning and increase election and ballot access for underrepresented groups.
2022
$15K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$2K
GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT
2022
$115
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$50K
In support of Reform for Illinois's general operating to promote transparent government and advocate for campaign finance reform.
2021
$50K
In support of Reform for Illinois's general operating to promote transparent government and advocate for campaign finance reform.
2021
$100
GENERAL CHARITABLE PUPOSE
2021
$50K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$40K
GENERAL OPERATING FOR ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES
2020

Funded by

$796K from 13 funders · 28 grants · 2020–2024

Square One Foundation

$314K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

The Chicago Community Trust

$185K · 4 grants · 2021–2023

Proteus Fund Inc

$100K · 3 grants · 2023–2024

Robert R Mccormick Foundation

$50K · 1 grant · 2020

Proteus Action League

$50K · 1 grant · 2024

Alphawood Foundation

$40K · 1 grant · 2020

The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation

$24K · 4 grants · 2021–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$20K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Details

EIN364423884
NTEE codeR40
Subsection03
Ruling date2003-04
Formed2001
Employees2
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