Audience Architects Nfp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2008, with $397,881 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$398K
▲ 85.1% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$315K
Net assets
$214K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Audience Architects Nfp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Audience Architects Nfp: 8 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Audience Architects Nfp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Audience Architects Nfp: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $184K (FY2011) to $398K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
20.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$225K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$214K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $397,881▲85.1% | $315,438▼11.2% | $213,799▲62.8% | $224,601▲55.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $214,946▼47.5% | $355,199▼13.8% | $131,356▼51.6% | $144,691▼50.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $409,541▲69.2% | $412,228▲35.3% | $271,609▼1.0% | $292,344▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $242,099▼40.3% | $304,752▲26.0% | $274,296▼18.6% | $281,946▼17.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $405,758▲53.4% | $241,829▼12.3% | $336,949▲94.7% | $343,594▲88.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $264,433▲43.7% | $275,624▲193% | $173,020▲62.3% | $182,328▲52.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | $184,010 | $94,037 | $106,606 | $119,428 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
13 grants to Audience Architects Nfp totaling $326K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Illinois coronavirus fiscal recovery funds | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Pert Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $30,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Pert Foundation | General operating support | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Pert Foundation | General operating support | 2019 | $30,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2019 | $12,000 |
| Pert Foundation | General operating support | 2018 | $30,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for april dance month artists fees | 2018 | $8,250 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Smart growth program | 2017 | $59,000 |
| Pert Foundation | General operating support | 2017 | $15,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use | 2017 | $5,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | See attached. | 2016 | $76,750 |
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Data for Audience Architects Nfp (EIN 38-3748678) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.