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Civic Consulting Alliance

EIN 45-0467524 · Chicago, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE OCIVIC CONSULTING ALLIANCE IS DRIVEN BY A VISION IS TO BE THE CORNERSTONE OF A CIVIC ECOSYSTEM THAT CREATES A MORE VIBRANT, EQUITABLE, AND PROSPEROUS CHICAGO REGION FOR ALL. CIVIC CONSULTING ALLIANCE MAKES PROGRESS TOWARD THAT VISION WITH A MISSION TO GET BIG THINGS DONE FOR THE CHICAGO REGION BY BRINGING TOGETHER OUR DEDICATED STAFF AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE PRO BONO EXPERTISE TO GOVERNMENT AND CIVIC LEADERS.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
23
Volunteers
318
Highest pay
$448,291, ceo and president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $825,700 spent. ECONOMIC VITALITY - THRIVING ECONOMY THAT BUILDS INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY WEALTH IN SUPPORT OF REGIONAL REVITALIZATION.
  2. $679,809 spent. SAFETY AND JUSTICE - COLLABORATIVE VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES THAT CREATE SAFE AND JUST COMMUNITIES.
  3. $591,150 spent. EDUCATION - HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS TO PREPARE THEM FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT.
  4. $106,116 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES HEALTH - ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE THAT INCREASES HOLISTIC WELL-BEING AND ALLOWS ALL PEOPLE TO LIVE LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES. IN ADDITION, CIVIC CONSULTING ALLIANCE'S WORK INCLUDES SPECIAL PROJECTS, WHERE CIVIC CONSULTING ALLIANCE,FROM TIME TO TIME, UNDERTAKES OPPORTUNISTIC INVESTMENTS FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPACITIES CAN HELP TO ADDRESS URGENT, CRITICAL NEEDS IN SUPPORT OF CIVIC CONSULTING ALLIANCE'S MISSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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