Nonprofit · EIN 47-2158694
CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE
Also known as TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | 990 | $29,040,401 | $25,331,950 | $3,708,451 | $86,475,917 | $1,156,491 | $85,319,426 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,228,957 | $22,891,404 | -$12,662,447 | $74,574,027 | $1,932,705 | $72,641,322 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,749,847
- Program service revenue
- $950,937
- Investment income
- $1,324,398
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $484,861
- Other revenue
- $15,219
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,466,519
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $790,454
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,874,878
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,771,908
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $711,701
- Accounting fees
- $33,896
- Occupancy
- $154,807
- Travel
- $613,337
- Depreciation
- $31,703
- Program services (functional)
- $20,520,409
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,751,662
- Fundraising (functional)
- $59,879
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $74,574,027
- Total assets, end of year
- $86,475,917
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,156,491
- Net assets, end of year
- $85,319,426
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $50,476
- Publicly traded securities
- $43,396,942
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $55,224,620
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $30,094,806
- Gross receipts
- $37,045,686
- Employees
- 61
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 January 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $218,810 |
| WHITNEY MAY | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT SER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,589 |
| KEARA FENZEL | DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,784 |
| JASON CHOI | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,627 |
| SARAH BERLIN | DIRECTOR OF CIVIC INFORMAT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,067 |
| NARETH PHIN | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,617 |
| CRISTINA SINCLAIRE | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TAMMY PATRICK | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAM ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT MASTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $214,337 |
| KEARA FENZEL | DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,624 |
| WHITNEY MAY | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,050 |
| SARAH BERLIN | DIRECTOR OF CIVIC INFORMATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,815 |
| NARETH PHIN | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,054 |
| RICHARD SIMOES | SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,281 |
| CRISTINA SINCLAIRE | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TAMMY PATRICK | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAM ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT MASTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 303 E WACKER DR STE 2109, CHICAGO, IL 60601-5312
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON, 303 E WACKER DR 2109, CHICAGO, IL 60601
- Signed the 990
- TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON, EXEC. DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
- Phone
- (872) 588-6843
- Website
- WWW.TECHANDCIVICLIFE.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- WSDD CPAS LTD
Mission
THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION BY MODERNIZING ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. THE CENTER ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY (1) WRITTEN AND MULTIMEDIA MATERIALS, (2) PROVIDING EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES TO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND (3) IN-PERSON TRAINING SEMINARS FOR LOCAL GOVERNEMNT AGENCIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE CENTER EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES, FOCUSING PARTICULARLY ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE CENTER DOES THIS BY AGGREGATING AND DISSEMINATING DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT GOVERNMENT, CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND VOTING IN THE UNITED STATES IN EASILY ACCESSIBLE "DATASETS". THESE DATASETS INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT HELP THE GENERAL PUBLIC FIND BASIC INFORMATION, INCLUDING WHAT IS ON THEIR BALLOT AND WHO REPRESENTS THEM. THESE DATASETS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.Expenses $16,679,967 · grants $12,630,125 · revenue $950,937
- THE CENTER'S GOVERNMENT SERVICES PROGRAM EDUCATES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ABOUT THE SKILLS, STRATEGIES, AND TOOLS TO ENGAGE THEIR CITIZENS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH (1) WRITTEN AND MULTIMEDIA MATERIALS, (2) PROVIDING EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND (3) IN-PERSON TRAINING SEMINARS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.Expenses $2,202,991 · grants $600,000 · revenue $8,000
- EDUCATE ELECTION OFFICIALS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY FUNDING GAPS IN THEIR DEPARTMENTS AND HOW TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO CLOSE THE GAP THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.Expenses $1,637,451
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2158694
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $86,475,917
- Income (IRS master file)
- $37,045,686
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | January 2025 | $29,040,401 | $25,331,950 | $86,475,917 | XML |
| 990 | January 2024 | $10,228,957 | $22,891,404 | $74,574,027 | XML |
| 990 | January 2023 | $19,213,792 | $16,006,527 | $83,012,536 | IRS |
| 990 | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2019 | – | – | – | 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 47-2158694).
Questions about CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE is 47-2158694.
- Is CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE 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 CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending January 31, 2026) is due June 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 names TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $218,810 (TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,040,401, expenses of $25,331,950 and total assets of $86,475,917 at year end.
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