2023-11-13T09:32:19-06:00 2022-12-31 363321958 DESMOND & AHERN LTD 10827 S WESTERN AVENUE CHICAGO IL 606433206 990 2022-01-01 237026774 Special Children's Charities SPEC 3125273743 2 East 8th Street 2M Chicago IL 60605 Saul Lopez Treasurer 3125273743 2023-11-13 1 Saul Lopez 999009999 0 Jason L Gierhahn CPA P02385275 7737794720 2023-11-13 0 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Ray Baker 2 East 8th Street 2M Chicago IL 60605 5926456 0 X www.sochicago.org X 1969 IL To promote, foster, and encourage physical and mental health improvement for children and adults in Chicago with intellectual and development disabilities. 22 22 14 5000 0 0 2179266 4790449 0 0 176067 126316 3897 -406343 2359230 4510422 340170 917641 0 0 490900 578176 0 0 380575 869771 2316561 1700841 3812378 658389 698044 6546102 7539416 552537 1566169 5993565 5973247 X Special Children's Charitites, the fundraising arm of Special Olympics Chicago, mission is to provide year-round athletic sports training and athletic competition for children and adults in Chicago with intellectual and development disabilities. 1 0 2209382 616989 30107 In cooperation with the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Program and the Chicago Public Schools, Special Children's Charities provides funding for the year-round sports training, recreational, and social programs for the children and adults of Special Olympics Chicago. 309722 300652 After 22 Program - Developed in partnership with Anixter Center and City Colleges of Chicago, Special Children's Charities funds the After 22 program which gives young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to continue to receive educational services and develop job readiness skills after they age out of the Chicago Public Schools system. 228916 Art & Music Therapy Program - Special Children's Charities funds art and music therapy services to students in cluster programs at Chicago Public Schools and various Chicago Park District locations. Licensed certified art and music therapists work with students to enhance sensory integration, imagination, and abstract thinking, while they improve their social skills and build stronger relationships. 97147 Life Enriching Programs - Special Children's Charities funds programs designed to provide participants with a vital resource for education, creativity, and friendship. Programs are available virtually and in-person, through the Chicago Park District, and other agencies throughout the city. Programs include music, science and creative arts classes and programs. 97147 2845167 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 35 0 1 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 22 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 IL X X Marybeth Carlson 3125273743 2 East 8th St Suite 2M Chicago IL 60605 Ray Baker President 15.00 X X 0 0 0 Carolyn Daley Past President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Matt O'Shea Vice President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Sheila O'Callaghan Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Saul Lopez Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Mike Andolina Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tony DiPaolo Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Gray Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Niall Hardiman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marcie Harrison Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gerry Heneghan Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Koors Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Kramer Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Magnuson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brenda McHugh Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 James Montana Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Terry Muldoon Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pam Munizzi Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Juan Ochoa Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Smita Shah Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 James Sheahan Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Alondo Tucker Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Slowik Executive Director 40.00 X 126877 0 7315 126877 0 7315 1 0 0 0 0 2467049 1919392 404008 4790449 109828 109828 891023 874535 16488 16488 16488 105049 2467049 541499 -436450 -436450 Other 900099 30107 30107 30107 4510422 30107 0 -310134 917641 917641 135916 33979 33979 67958 393727 116728 125352 151647 7943 2680 2290 2973 40590 11629 12239 16722 280768 6894 273874 13355 13355 38588 38588 155881 113929 5718 36234 56614 28800 5564 22250 57337 18749 13262 25326 84231 30295 26968 26968 864159 864050 39 70 32911 7103 12001 13807 8624 512 8112 Facility and equipment 229682 225515 4167 Meals and entertainment 183137 182638 499 Merchandise and supplie 128392 120347 283 7762 Apparel and uniforms 111102 109941 67 1094 71780 53737 10279 7764 3812378 2845167 586636 380575 2042140 2345608 55532 1457784 77887 55032 248860 232680 35792 16180 4334751 3664812 6546102 7539416 437089 1282089 25344 115448 258736 552537 1566169 X 5431006 5442785 562559 530462 5993565 5973247 6546102 7539416 698044 -718362 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 3339328 3384700 3209907 2390945 4790449 17115329 3339328 3384700 3209907 2390945 4790449 17115329 327064 16788265 35879 52092 77696 81085 109828 356580 18624 25 151 3897 30107 52804 17524713 105049 0.95800 0.96830 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 195579 195579 0 53281 37101 16180 16180 X 3927472 -718362 174000 -544362 4471834 38588 38588 4510422 3947790 174000 174000 3773790 38588 38588 3812378 Part X, Line 2: FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements: Special Children's Charities was granted an exemption from federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an Organization that is not a private Organization under Section 509(a)(1). The tax- exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Organization operates in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2022. The Organization's annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination generally for three years after they are filed. All filings are current. Polar Plunge 1892551 1879513 13038 22659 119942 2713 2123 246902 Chicago BOA Marathon 423591 421296 2295 2118 416 7223 3200 75468 255956 166240 89716 497 11350 19591 6817 20480 2572098 2467049 105049 25274 131708 29527 12140 342850 541499 -436450 1 Chicago Park District 541 N Fairbanks Ct Chicago IL 60611 366005822 386388 0 General purpose Anixter Center 6610 N Clark St Chicago IL 60626 362244895 174473 0 After 22 Program Richard J Daley College 7500 S Pulaski Rd Chicago IL 60652 362606236 115171 0 After 22 Program Part I, Line 2: Grant amounts are calculated in the year following the award year to substantiate the grant amount. Form 990, Part III, line 2 Art & Music Therapy Program After 22 Program Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 Bylaws were updated in 2022: "Article V - Junior Associate Board" was added. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of the form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors for review. Questions or concerns are addressed before the form 990 is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Executive Committee, with advisement from the Board of Directors, determines the salary of the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its financial statements available to the public on its website. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The process of audit oversight has not changed from the prior year.