Community Christian Alternative Academy
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Community Christian Alternative Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1979, with $2,017,854 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1231 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, 60623 EIN 36-3001358 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▼ 20.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.4M
Net assets
-$19K
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 Community Christian Alternative Academy— 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 rating0 mo reserves · -16% 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 Community Christian Alternative Academy: 0 mo reserves · -16% 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 Community Christian Alternative Academy— 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 Community Christian Alternative Academy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.4M (FY2014) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.0MNet assets -$19K
Operating margin
-16.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
-$19K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,017,854▼20.9% | $2,350,221▼7.6% | -$18,530▼107% | $1,014,752▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,550,243▲7.1% | $2,543,293▲6.8% | $283,160▲2.5% | $911,540▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,381,706▲5.2% | $2,380,373▲6.0% | $276,210▲0.5% | $1,016,782▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,263,715▲8.6% | $2,244,904▲8.3% | $274,877▲41.9% | $815,222▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,085,322▼3.7% | $2,073,774▼4.9% | $193,674▲6.3% | $770,612▼24.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,165,920▲10.6% | $2,179,575▲2.0% | $182,127▼7.0% | $1,023,665▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,958,937▼9.3% | $2,137,365▼11.3% | $195,782▼47.7% | $1,108,605▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,158,750▼2.2% | $2,409,867▲5.3% | $374,210▼40.2% | $1,124,178▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,207,800▼4.5% | $2,289,113▼9.9% | $625,327▼11.5% | $1,316,175▲32.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,312,619▼2.5% | $2,541,665▲6.1% | $706,640▼24.5% | $993,656▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,372,134 | $2,395,988 | $935,569 | $1,144,005 | 990 |
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 · $135K total
5 grants to Community Christian Alternative Academy totaling $135K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2020 | $35,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2019 | $25,000 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2017 | $30,000 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2016 | $30,000 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2015 | $15,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Christian Alternative Academy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Christian Alternative Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3001358, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Christian Alternative Academy's EIN?
- Community Christian Alternative Academy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3001358.
- How much revenue does Community Christian Alternative Academy report?
- Community Christian Alternative Academy reported $2,017,854 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Community Christian Alternative Academy have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Christian Alternative Academy D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Community Christian Alternative Academy (EIN 36-3001358) 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.