Nonprofit · EIN 36-4182397
ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,150,639 | $7,572,904 | -$422,265 | $5,564,745 | $1,962,796 | $3,601,949 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,071,980 | $6,672,801 | $399,179 | $5,828,905 | $1,804,691 | $4,024,214 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,573,932 | $6,493,832 | $80,100 | $5,595,935 | $1,970,900 | $3,625,035 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,003,663
- of which government grants
- $6,417,372
- Program service revenue
- $4,321
- Investment income
- $142,655
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$345
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $23,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $246,408
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,449,361
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,394,594
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,067
- Accounting fees
- $53,792
- Occupancy
- $497,381
- Travel
- $57,527
- Depreciation
- $42,565
- Program services (functional)
- $7,294,281
- Management and general (functional)
- $246,888
- Fundraising (functional)
- $31,735
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,828,905
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,564,745
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,962,796
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,601,949
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $229,852
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,336,332
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $265,617
- Gross receipts
- $7,171,422
- Employees
- 64
- Volunteers
- 393
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Burns | Chair / Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $234,328 | $19,550 |
| Patrick Love | Principal Officer | 40 | $188,662 | $0 | $50,029 |
| Jennifer Mitch | Instructor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,832 | $0 | $33,888 |
| Erin Gilmore | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 | $131,430 | $16,102 |
| Eboni Harris | Case Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,852 | $0 | $31,558 |
| Vonyell Foster | Dean of Students Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,540 | $0 | $13,273 |
| Claire Hartfield | Vice Chair/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $48,625 | $0 |
| Nora Ligurotis | Vice Chair/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Black | Director (Begin 10/7/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Palos | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John McLaughlin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nosa Ehimwenman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick G Ryan Jr | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Horne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shabree Todd | Director & Parent Rep. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Perlman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dawn Moore | Assistant Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Judy McGarvey | Treasurer Officer | 30 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Burns | Chair / Director (as of 6/24/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $224,900 | $17,772 |
| Patrick Love | Principal Officer | 40 | $170,276 | $0 | $61,795 |
| Jennifer Mitch | Instructor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,386 | $0 | $39,299 |
| Nora Ligurotis | Vice Chair/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $129,922 | $9,270 |
| Vonyell Foster | Dean of Students Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,204 | $0 | $12,111 |
| Lauren Noble | Secretary (begin 10/23 end 3/24) Officer | 20 | $0 | $76,656 | $8,178 |
| Claire Hartfield | Vice Chair/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $47,550 | $0 |
| Brad Sullivan | Director (Through 4/29/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Palos | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John McLaughlin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Hulce | Director (Through 10/2/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nosa Ehimwenman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick G Ryan Jr | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Horne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shabree Todd | Director & Parent Rep. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Perlman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Cummings | Director (Through 6/20/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Moore | Assistant Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy McGarvey | Treasurer & Acting Secretary Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Ligurotis | Vice Chair/Director & Acting Secretary (as of 10/4/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $232,178 | $14,322 |
| Patrick Love | Principal Officer | 40 | $167,685 | $0 | $57,620 |
| Vonyell Foster | Dean of Students Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,965 | $0 | $11,765 |
| Jennifer Mitch | Instructor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,766 | $0 | $15,527 |
| Claire Hartfield | Chair/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $52,775 | $0 |
| Brad Sullivan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Bell | Director and Parent Representative (Until 6/26/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Palos | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John McLaughlin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Hulce | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nneka Shelton | Director (Until 10/24/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nosa Ehimwenman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick G Ryan Jr | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Horne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Perlman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Cummings | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Moore | Assistant Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy McGarvey | Treasurer Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 2100, CHICAGO, IL 60601-7559
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Patrick Love, 150 North Michigan Avenue 2100, Chicago, IL 606017559
- Signed the 990
- Judy McGarvey, Treasurer
- Phone
- (312) 893-6600
- Website
- www.alainlocke.org
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
Mission
Alain Locke Charter School serves as a demonstration for urban schools exemplifying excellence in academics, the arts, personal and social development, and preparing students who are globally competitive. One of Chicago's first public, open enrollment charter schools, Alain Locke Charter School is one of the most successful urban charter schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Chicago's West Side, Alain Locke Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8. The Charter School is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accelerate Institute.
Program accomplishments
- ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL (ALAIN LOCKE), NAMED FOR THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN RHODES SCHOLAR, MODELS ABSOLUTE EXCELLENCE IN CHICAGO'S HISTORICALLY UNDER SERVED EAST GARFIELD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD. WITH A LEARNER-CENTERED APPROACH AND A FOCUS ON PREPARING STUDENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE, THE GOAL OF ALAIN LOCKE IS TO SERVE AS A MODEL FOR INNOVATIVE URBAN EDUCATION AND TO PRODUCE STUDENTS WHO ARE GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE. OFFERING AN EXTENDED DAY AND YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM, ALAIN LOCKE PROVIDES ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. LOCATED IN EAST GARFIELD PARK ON CHICAGO'S WEST SIDE, THE STUDENTS ARE PRIMARILY AFRICAN-AMERICAN. AT ALAIN LOCKE, MORE THAN 90% OF THE STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH. ALAIN LOCKE PLACES EMPHASIS ON CHARACTER EDUCATION, ALONG WITH A POSITIVE, DISCIPLINED, AND NURTURING SCHOOL CULTURE, AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN ESTABLISHING PATTERNS OF SUCCESS AND BECOMING LIFELONG LEARNERS. TALENTED AND DEDICATED EDUCATORS ARE DRAWN TO ALAIN LOCKE BECAUSE OF ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH COLLEAGUES.Expenses $7,294,281 · grants $23,500 · revenue $4,321
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4182397
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,564,745
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,171,422
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,150,639 | $7,572,904 | $5,564,745 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,071,980 | $6,672,801 | $5,828,905 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,573,932 | $6,493,832 | $5,595,935 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,260,033 | $6,619,858 | $5,862,579 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 36-4182397).
Questions about ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL is 36-4182397.
- Is ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL 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 ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Patrick Love.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 4 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,150,639, expenses of $7,572,904 and total assets of $5,564,745 at year end.
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