Nonprofit · EIN 26-2052733
ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP
Also known as ADVANCE ILLINOIS
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,877,124 | $3,094,288 | -$217,164 | $6,834,245 | $320,390 | $6,513,855 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,804,921 | $2,927,175 | -$122,254 | $7,195,858 | $453,556 | $6,742,302 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $5,491,599 | $2,672,162 | $2,819,437 | $7,365,653 | $523,029 | $6,842,624 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,697,949
- Program service revenue
- $12,102
- Investment income
- $167,073
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$228
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $247,399
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,562,526
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,134,928
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,436
- Accounting fees
- $69,429
- Occupancy
- $257,058
- Travel
- $83,133
- Depreciation
- $9,152
- Program services (functional)
- $2,312,132
- Management and general (functional)
- $482,552
- Fundraising (functional)
- $299,604
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,195,858
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,834,245
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $320,390
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,513,855
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,541
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,538,961
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,292,738
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,221,117
- Gross receipts
- $3,477,352
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN STEANS | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $206,674 | $38,425 |
| JAMES O'CONNOR | PROJECT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,639 | $40,084 |
| JENNIFER KIRMES | DIRECTOR OF POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,036 | $10,782 |
| BRAVETTA HASSELL | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,522 | $15,193 |
| JELANI SAADIQ | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,201 | $11,367 |
| NICOLE BELA | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,070 | $4,396 |
| BILL POLASKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $2,300 | $0 |
| JOHN EDWARDSON | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIN GJAJA | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEW COLLENS | CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA PUENTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON TYLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN ALBERDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BARICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY BERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BECKY BETTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REV K EDWARD COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN CULLERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY ERWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAYNE EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY FENCIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES FRANCZEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANICE JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLARE MUNANA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNDA PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUAN SALGADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SONIA SOLTERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA RAY STOELINGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY WATERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN STEANS | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $200,103 | $36,967 |
| JAMES O'CONNOR | PROJECT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,441 | $37,880 |
| ANN WHALEN | POLICY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,230 | $20,022 |
| BRAVETTA HASSELL | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,435 | $10,603 |
| NICOLE BELA | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,735 | $4,122 |
| CHERYL FLORES | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,416 | $10,603 |
| REBECCA WATTLEWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $900 | $0 |
| JOHN A EDWARDSON | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIN GJAJA | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEW COLLENS | CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON J TYLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA PUENTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN ALBERDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BARICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY BERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY BETTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV K EDWARD COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON JOHN CULLERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY ERWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAYNE EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY FENCIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES C FRANCZEK JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARAN GOEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE K JACKSON EDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARE MUANA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON CHRISTINE RADOGNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN SALGADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIA W SOLTERO PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA R STOELINGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN STEANS | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $191,851 | $30,395 |
| ANN WHALEN | POLICY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,958 | $17,078 |
| JAMES O'CONNOR | PROJECT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,330 | $29,875 |
| JESSICA RAMOS | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,242 | $12,620 |
| REBECCA WATTLEWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,800 | $0 |
| JOHN A EDWARDSON | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIN GJAJA | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEW COLLENS | CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON J TYLER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA PUENTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN ALBERDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY BERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY BETTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV K EDWARD COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON JOHN CULLERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY ERWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAYNE EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY FENCIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES C FRANCZEK JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARAN GOEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARE MUANA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HONCHRISTINE RADOGNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN SALGADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SONIA W SOLTERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA R STOELINGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 303 E WACKER DR STE 1925, CHICAGO, IL 60601-0010
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBIN STEANS, 303 E WACKER DRIVE 1925, CHICAGO, IL 60601
- Signed the 990
- ROBIN STEANS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (312) 235-4531
- Website
- ADVANCEILLINOIS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SELDEN FOX LTD
Mission
ADVANCE ILLINOIS WAS FOUNDED IN 2008 AS AN INDEPENDENT POLICY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TOWARD A HEATHY PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND CIVIC LIFE. ADVANCE ILLINOIS IS COMMITTED TO AN ALIGNED EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT STIVES FOR EQUITY, STRESSES COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND COMPLETION, AND SUPPORTS THE WHOLE CHILD FROM THE EARLIEST YEARS THROUGH ADULTHOOD.
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOP DATA-INFORMED POLICIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS; BUILD LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND COALITIONS OF ADVOCATES, AND ELEVATE THE EDUCATION NARRATIVE WITH THE GOAL OF FURTHERING EQUITY, IN ORDER TO:- RECRUIT, DEVELOP, AND EMPOWER THE MOST EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS,- SET WORLD-CLASS EXPECTATIONS AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORTS, AND- EMPOWER LOCAL INNOVATION IN EXCHANGE FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESULTS.Expenses $2,312,132 · revenue $12,102
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2052733
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,834,245
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,477,352
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,877,124 | $3,094,288 | $6,834,245 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,804,921 | $2,927,175 | $7,195,858 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,491,599 | $2,672,162 | $7,365,653 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2052733).
Questions about ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP
- What is the EIN of ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP is 26-2052733.
- Is ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBIN STEANS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 29 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $206,674 (ROBIN STEANS, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ADVANCE ILLINOIS NFP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,877,124, expenses of $3,094,288 and total assets of $6,834,245 at year end.
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