Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Grange, Illinois, registered in 1981, with $316,527 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 602, La Grange, IL, 60525 EIN 36-3074599 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$317K
▼ 24.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$403K
Net assets
$106K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -27% margin
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 Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp: 3 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $142K (FY2014) to $317K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $106K
Operating margin
-27.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$106K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$106K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $316,527▼24.6% | $402,979▲8.6% | $105,919▼43.9% | $105,919▼43.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $419,688▲38.9% | $370,994▲24.0% | $188,927▲24.4% | $188,927▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $302,052▲4.5% | $299,209▲16.5% | $151,851▲1.9% | $155,380▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $289,100▲97.8% | $256,838▲63.2% | $149,008▲27.6% | $149,008▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $146,126▼42.8% | $157,334▼23.1% | $116,746▼8.8% | $153,723▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $255,472▲4.0% | $204,522▼15.4% | $127,954▲66.2% | $164,931▲114% | 990 |
| 2018 | $245,598▲22.3% | $241,862▲10.9% | $77,004▲5.1% | $77,004▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $200,847▲31.9% | $218,122▲52.2% | $73,268▼19.1% | $77,147▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $152,324▲13.3% | $143,293▲15.8% | $90,543▲11.1% | $93,221▲13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $134,426▼5.0% | $123,791▼7.6% | $81,512▲15.0% | $82,410▲14.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $141,541 | $134,042 | $70,877 | $71,868 | 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.
Grants received · $357K total
11 grants to Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp totaling $357K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $7,729 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $40,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $40,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $24,390 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2020 | $40,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2018 | $40,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2017 | $40,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3074599, based in La Grange, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp's EIN?
- Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3074599.
- How much revenue does Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp report?
- Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp reported $316,527 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp have?
- CharityIndex grades Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chicago Area Alternative Education League A Not For Profit Corp (EIN 36-3074599) 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.