The Chicago School - California Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
60% goes to programs $96 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Chicago School - California Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2010, with $144,160,010 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 60% of spending to programs.
203 N La Salle St Ste 1900, Chicago, IL, 60601 EIN 90-0394713 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$144.2M
▲ 24.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$129.8M
Net assets
$124.7M
Employees
1,839
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating60% to programs · $96 to raise $100
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. For The Chicago School - California Inc: 60% to programs · $96 to raise $100 earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +10% 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 The Chicago School - California Inc: 12 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For The Chicago School - California Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 The Chicago School - California Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The chicago school educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $62.3M (FY2013) to $144.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $190.7MNet assets $124.7M
Operating margin
10.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$315.5M
Total liabilities
$190.7M
Net assets
$124.7M
Salaries & benefits
$60.6M
47% of expenses
Board members
16
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144,160,010▲24.4% | $129,769,274▲24.4% | $124,733,893▲12.7% | $315,451,630▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $115,879,073▲11.1% | $104,281,015▲12.1% | $110,660,198▲17.0% | $294,420,910▲91.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $104,272,547▲6.1% | $92,988,056▲5.8% | $94,553,020▲18.0% | $153,647,762▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $98,235,232▲10.4% | $87,927,375▲13.1% | $80,117,507▲7.6% | $127,785,110▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,997,586▼3.6% | $77,709,263▼3.4% | $74,457,635▲15.6% | $113,921,518▲37.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $92,292,112▲17.8% | $80,441,359▲12.2% | $64,385,017▲13.6% | $83,164,638▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $78,357,329▲9.7% | $71,722,621▲9.2% | $56,668,613▲13.5% | $72,079,238▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $71,401,625▲9.9% | $65,702,195▲15.1% | $49,947,061▲12.7% | $61,473,823▼20.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $64,970,779▲7.2% | $57,070,745▲3.0% | $44,324,247▲21.6% | $77,505,999▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $60,626,006▲1.5% | $55,411,427▲2.5% | $36,447,327▲16.7% | $61,729,513▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $59,706,611▼4.2% | $54,035,170▼7.7% | $31,233,892▲22.2% | $57,339,119▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $62,305,326 | $58,533,436▲176% | $25,566,793▲49.7% | $46,535,593▲98.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $21,194,445▼4.8% | $17,079,903▲62.0% | $23,476,446▲42.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $22,262,136▲28.0% | $10,542,987▲108% | $16,486,921▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $17,394,116 | $5,066,998 | $16,951,171 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Michele Nealon — $952,841 (0.73% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Nealon | Institution Pres./trustee | 34 | $952,841 |
| John Lucas | Dean/chief Academic Officer | 0 | $603,343 |
| Christopher Reeder | Sr. Assoc. Dean, Clinical Education | 40 | $327,595 |
| Michael Falotico | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $299,943 |
| William Brown | Provost | 40 | $273,522 |
| Theodore Scholz | Chief Academic Officer | 40 | $269,287 |
| Elizabeth Brown | Chief of Staff | 40 | $259,259 |
| Monica Kinde | Sr. Assoc. Dean, Pre-clinical Affs. | 40 | $230,899 |
| Brian Lein | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Daniel Diaz | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dina Martin | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dorothy Farris | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Edward Bergmark | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Efrain Talamantes | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Elisa Davis | Assistant Secretary | 2 | — |
| Eloisa Perard | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Greg Beno | Asst. Corp. Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Gantz | Corporate Treasurer/cfo | 2 | — |
| John Boyd | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Manika Turnbull | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Builders Inc | Construction Services | $2,012,345 |
| Rdg Planning & Design Inc | Construction Services | $1,915,514 |
| Skender Construction LLC | Construction Services | $1,823,624 |
| Alston & Bird LLP | Legal Services | $558,235 |
| Pearson Assessments | Software/licensing | $437,586 |
Grants received · $129K total
2 grants to The Chicago School - California Inc totaling $129K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Community-based practicum program: provides mental | 2024 | $24,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2019 | $105,127 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Chicago School - California Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Chicago School - California Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 90-0394713, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Chicago School - California Inc's EIN?
- The Chicago School - California Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 90-0394713.
- How much revenue does The Chicago School - California Inc report?
- The Chicago School - California Inc reported $144,160,010 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Chicago School - California Inc's spending goes to programs?
- The Chicago School - California Inc spends about 60% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Chicago School - California Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Chicago School - California Inc C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Chicago School - California Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Chicago School - California Inc's latest Form 990 is $952,841, paid to Michele Nealon (Institution Pres./trustee).
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Data for The Chicago School - California Inc (EIN 90-0394713) 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.