Nonprofit · EIN 36-4373439
REACH CHICAGO
Tax-exempt · SKOKIE, IL 60076
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,577,133 | $1,577,209 | -$76 | $881 | $0 | $881 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,200,402 | $2,204,793 | -$4,391 | $957 | $0 | $957 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $818,133 | $813,984 | $4,149 | $5,348 | $0 | $5,348 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,577,133
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $1,535,623
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,586
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $957
- Total assets, end of year
- $881
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $881
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $881
- Gross receipts
- $1,577,133
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE GORDON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $0 | $168,322 | $22,944 |
| RUTH SUKENIK | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 20 | $0 | $114,172 | $8,798 |
| BRYNA TOWB | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 20 | $0 | $103,203 | $12,277 |
| TAMAR SHAMES | DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 20 | $0 | $110,791 | $1,200 |
| DOREEN MERMELSTEIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| YISHAI BRONER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KOPLOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Gordon | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $190,538 | $190,538 |
| Doreen Mermelstein | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yishai Broner | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Koplow | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Gordon | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $177,414 |
| Doreen Mermelstein | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yishai Broner | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Koplow | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3531 MADISON ST, SKOKIE, IL 60076-2958
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER KOPLOW, 3531 MADISON ST, SKOKIE, IL 60076
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER KOPLOW, TREASURER
- Phone
- (773) 973-2828
- Website
- REACHCHICAGO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ROTH & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO MAKE A STRATEGIC AND COORDINATED EFFORT IN THE CHICAGO AREA TO ADDRESS A SYSTEM-WIDE NEED TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE AND BUILD THE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL SYSTEM TO TEACH AND CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- THE EDUCATIONAL COACHING PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN READING AND MATHEMATICS TO TITLE I-ELIGIBLE PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SUPPORT OF PARTICIPATING ESSA TITLE I STUDENTS.Expenses $508,261 · grants $700 · revenue $543,548
- THE ACADEMIC COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES COACHING TO PARTICIPATING TITLE I STUDENTS, THEIR PARENTS, AND TEACHERS, FOCUSING ON THE LEARNING PROCESS, EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PLANNING, AND PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AS THEY PERTAIN TO ACADEMICS.Expenses $473,832 · grants $8,500 · revenue $465,431
- THE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH ONE TO TWO MEETINGS PER WEEK IN 30-60 MINUTE SESSIONS. COUNSELORS SUPPORT STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS.Expenses $377,213 · revenue $377,212
- THE PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING, MATERIALS, AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PARENTS OF PARTICIPATING ESSA TITLE I STUDENTS, SUPPORTING THEM IN FOSTERING THEIR CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS.Expenses $108,637 · revenue $122,942
- THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COVERS THE EXCESS COSTS OF PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $67,680 · revenue $68,000
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4373439
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $881
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,577,133
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $1,577,133 | $1,577,209 | $881 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $2,200,402 | $2,204,793 | $957 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $818,133 | $813,984 | $5,348 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $1,375,689 | $1,411,942 | $1,199 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-4373439).
Questions about REACH CHICAGO
- What is the EIN of REACH CHICAGO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REACH CHICAGO is 36-4373439.
- Is REACH CHICAGO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to REACH CHICAGO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REACH CHICAGO 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 REACH CHICAGO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REACH CHICAGO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of REACH CHICAGO?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names JENNIFER KOPLOW.
- Who are the officers and directors of REACH CHICAGO?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does REACH CHICAGO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,577,133, expenses of $1,577,209 and total assets of $881 at year end.
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