2024-11-14T11:26:19+00:00 2023-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 1901 S Meyers Road Suite 500 Oakbrook Terrace IL 601815209 990 2023-01-01 363466802 Evanston Community Foundation EVAN 8474920990 1560 SHERMAN AVE SUITE 535 EVANSTON IL 60201 SOL ANDERSON PRESIDENT AND CEO 8474920990 2024-11-14 true true Ashley Whitman P01883404 6302829500 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z SOL ANDERSON 1560 SHERMAN AVE SUITE 535 EVANSTON IL 60201 13001513 false X WWW.EVANSTONFOREVER.ORG X 1986 IL HELPING EVANSTON THRIVE AS A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE, AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY, THE EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BUILDS, CONNECTS, AND DISTRIBUTES RESOURCES AND KNOWLEDGE. 20 20 23 51 0 0 3399348 4180844 29700 36260 429670 343007 -71679 -45856 3787039 4514255 2609702 2343776 0 1243602 1479141 0 314675 582007 615760 4435311 4438677 -648272 75578 34975020 38909023 10055618 10921086 24919402 27987937 X ECF BUILDS ENDOWMENTS FOR THE FUTURE, WHILE PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR THE PRESENT. 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WE WILL CONTINUE TO LISTEN TO COMMUNITY TO KEEP OUR GRANTMAKING FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PRIORITIES. 1232481 881958 THE FOUNDATION FOSTERS PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY AND BUILDS ENDOWED FUNDS TO SUSTAIN OUR COMMUNITY; IT ALSO ADMINISTERS DONOR-ADVISED AND OTHER NON-ENDOWED FUNDS TO BUILD AND DISTRIBUTE RESOURCES FOR MORE IMMEDIATE NEEDS. 562011 496067 THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AN EMPOWERED, ENGAGED COMMUNITY THAT COLLABORATES ACROSS SECTORS TO DEFINE PROBLEMS AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS. 386812 36260 THE FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS EVANSTON'S NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS, DELIVERS WORKSHOPS FOR NONPROFITS, RUNS OUR LEADERSHIP EVANSTON PROGRAM, AND PROMOTES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. 386812 36260 3597744 true true false false true false false true true true false false false true true true true false false false false false false true false false true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false true 45 0 23 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false IL X X X CYNTHIA DOMINGUEZ 8474920990 1560 SHERMAN AVENUE SUITE 535 EVANSTON IL 60201 BRYANT WALLACE SECRETARY 2.0 X X 0 0 0 LAURA-MIN PROCTOR VICE CHAIR 2.0 X X 0 0 0 MATTHEW FELDMAN TREASURER 2.0 X X 0 0 0 SHARON ROBINSON BOARD CHAIR 2.0 X X 0 0 0 ANNE VELA-WAGNER DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 Barbara Hiller DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 Bart Rocca DIRECTOR - Left Q3 2023 2.0 X 0 0 0 BETTY COHNS DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 BOB EASTER DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 CHRIS ROTHWELL DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 CINDY CASTRO DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 DAVID GRAHAM DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 ERIC WITHERSPOO N DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 LARRY SINGER PAST CHAIR 2.0 X 0 0 0 LEE HART DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 LINDA GERBER DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 MARCEL SALLIS DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL WALKER DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 PAUL BRENNER DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 SANDEEP GHAEY DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 SARAH GORDON DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 TODD WIENER DIRECTOR - Left Q3 2023 2.0 X 0 0 0 BLAKE NOEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (EC2C) 40.0 X 127353 0 16849 CYNTHIA DOMINGUEZ VP FINANCE & OPERATIONS & OPERATIONS 40.0 X 117173 0 6083 REBECCA CACAYURAN VP FOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT 40.0 X 120398 0 18178 REBECCA PARMET VP OF DEVELOPMENT 40.0 X 119295 0 8390 SOL ANDERSON PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.0 X 167338 0 19766 651557 0 69266 5 false true false 0 500000 134709 3546135 1403469 4180844 LEADERSHIP EVANSTON TUITION 561000 36260 36260 0 0 0 0 36260 844373 844373 0 0 7915265 8416631 -501366 0 -501366 -501366 24771 134709 70627 -45856 -45856 0 0 0 0 0 4514255 36260 0 297151 2343776 2343776 720823 451726 171095 98002 563219 355221 130244 77754 3535 2230 817 488 89324 52224 26913 10187 102240 59776 30804 11660 34631 34631 235036 127680 46899 60457 51154 15411 25585 10158 121683 77381 36493 7809 28380 28380 2064 1246 674 144 Staff and Board Expense 47670 28879 15617 3174 Communications 46988 21078 2969 22941 Dues 25269 14428 3517 7324 Annual Report & Newsletter 22885 18308 4577 0 0 0 0 4438677 3597744 526258 314675 68208 6789 1744684 2677370 139449 88859 98187 17919 0 0 0 6879 8379 164110 164110 2064 0 32751008 36043541 0 0 164541 66166 34975020 38909023 64412 110564 247300 256850 17250 16090 9557113 10468623 0 169543 68959 10055618 10921086 X 12618768 14540842 12300634 13447095 24919402 27987937 34975020 38909023 X 75578 4208475 6922 -1222440 X false true X true false X 3392185 8557515 3957802 3399348 4180844 23487694 0 0 3392185 8557515 3957802 3399348 4180844 23487694 4534471 18953223 690917 629293 777157 774947 844373 3716687 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27204381 163495 0.6967 0.7145 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 34 1556901 834657 7325726 true true false true X 18042011 158000 2394827 1070781 19524057 22174150 125760 -3206457 1051442 18042011 19988450 142017 2954345 910662 22174150 18349964 403407 2292951 1057872 19988450 15430721 750663 2993589 825009 18349964 0.42 0.58 0.0 false false 53445 53445 0 110665 110665 0 0 Charitable Gift Annuities Payable 1251 Operating Lease Liability 67708 68959 X 7507212 4208475 6922 -1222440 2992957 4514255 0 0 4514255 4438677 0 0 4438677 0 0 4438677 Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b Explanation of escrow agreement FUNDS HELD AS AGENCY ENDOWMENTS REPRESENT ASSETS OF OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN CONVEYED TO THE FOUNDATION TO ESTABLISH FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS. THE ASSETS BECOME A PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO, AND RECEIVE AN ALLOCATION OF INVESTMENT RETURNS, AS WELL AS INVESTMENT AND ACCOUNTING EXPENSES. THESE FUNDS ARE ALSO ASSESSED AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. THE FOUNDATION MAY RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THESE FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND THE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE PERIODIC DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE FUNDS. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BUILDS ENDOWMENTS THAT SUPPORT ITS GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAM INITIATIVES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. MANY OF OUR ENDOWED FUNDS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED BY DONORS TO GROW IN PERPETUITY WHILE GENERATING ANNUAL SPENDING ALLOWANCES TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROGRAM AREAS, DESIGNATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, OR THE FOUNDATION. BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN EARMARKED BY ECF'S BOARD TO GROW IN PERPETUITY, WHILE GENERATING ANNUAL SPENDING ALLOWANCES TO SUPPORT FOUNDATION OPERATIONS, GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAMS. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE FOUNDATION IS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND A SIMILAR PROVISION OF THE STATE LAW. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT IMPACT OF A TAX POSITION WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. THE FOUNDATION HAS NO ON-GOING FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX AUDITS. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCATED TO FUNDS HELD AS AGENCY ENDOWMENTS - -1222440 CELEB EVANSTON 159480 134709 24771 70627 0 0 159480 134709 24771 70627 70627 -45856 true Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington Ave Evanston IL 60201 366005870 501(C)(3) 179260 Community Development ETHS District 202 Educational Foundation 1600 Dodge Avenue Evanston IL 602043494 300395044 501(C)(3) 144259 Education Books & Breakfast 419 Greenwood Street Evanston IL 60201 463717739 501(C)(3) 64500 Early Childhood Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project 33 N LaSalle Street Chicago IL 60602 364306362 501(C)(3) 45000 Equity and Access C&W Foundation Attn Clarence D Weaver Evanston IL 60201 822114121 501(C)(3) 36000 Community Development Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Evanston (RSAE) 2010 Dewey Avenue 302A Evanston IL 60201 863806645 501(C)(3) 30000 Equity and Access King Arts PTA 2424 Lake Street Evanston IL 60201 237409213 501(C)(3) 29563 Education Oakton School PTA 436 Ridge Avenue Evanston IL 60202 363612145 501(C)(3) 27748 Education Connections for the Homeless 2121 Dewey Avenue Evanston IL 602013057 363346917 501(C)(3) 27500 Basic Human Needs Washington School PTA Attn Elizabeth Cardenas-Lopez Pri Evanston IL 60202 363661869 501(C)(3) 27489 Education Oscar M Chute Middle School PTA 1400 Oakton Street Evanston IL 60202 363661096 501(C)(3) 25846 Education James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy 1900A Dempster St Evanston IL 60202 363180725 501(C)(3) 25700 Youth Infant Welfare Society of Evanston 2200 Main Street Evanston IL 60202 362167753 501(C)(3) 25250 Community Development Erie Family Health Centers 1701 W Superior Street Chicago IL 60622 363088628 501(C)(3) 25000 Health and Well Being McGaw YMCA 1000 Grove Street Evanston IL 60201 362169194 501(C)(3) 25000 Women and Girls Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Attn Joseph Gackstetter Evanston IL 60201 200679235 501(C)(3) 25000 Arts and Culture Young Black & Lit 1626 Darrow Ave Evanston IL 60201 830750153 501(C)(3) 25000 Education David E Walker School PTA Attn Terry Velan Treasurer Evanston IL 60203 363661868 501(C)(3) 24264 Education Lincoln Elementary School PTA 910 Forest Avenue Evanston IL 60202 363661103 501(C)(3) 23033 Education Bessie Rhodes PTA 3701 Davis Street Skokie IL 60076 364027144 501(C)(3) 22494 Education Nichols Middle School PTA 800 Greenleaf Street Evanston IL 60202 363661105 501(C)(3) 21729 Education Dawes School PTA 440 Dodge Avenue Evanston IL 60202 363661098 501(C)(3) 21587 Education Willard School PTA 2700 Hurd Avenue Evanston IL 602011486 371521462 501(C)(3) 20545 Education Kingsley PTA 2300 Green Bay Road Evanston IL 602012229 363787516 501(C)(3) 20540 Education Haven Middle School PTA 2417 Prairie Ave Evanston IL 60201 363661101 501(C)(3) 20196 Education Boys HopeGirls Hope of Illinois (BHGH) Attn Kate Harken Wilmette IL 600911021 510248353 501(C)(3) 20000 Equity and Access Evanston First Alliance Inc 2308 Main Street Evanston IL 60202 934690587 501(C)(3) 20000 Youth Evanston Health Dept Attn Ike Ogbo Evanston IL 602012716 366005870 501(C)(3) 20000 General Support PADRES EMPODERADOS Attn Cynthia Lara Evanston IL 60201 501(C)(3) 20000 Mental Health PEER Services Inc Attn Anne Brown Evanston IL 60201 362848969 501(C)(3) 20000 Mental Health Dewey PTA 1502 Ashland Avenue Evanston IL 60201 363661099 501(C)(3) 18779 Education Lincolnwood School PTA 2600 Colfax Street Evanston IL 60201 370342808 501(C)(3) 18734 Education Center for Independent Futures Attn Dick Malone Executive Direc Evanston IL 60201 364492994 501(C)(3) 16500 Equity and Access Community Partners for The Civics Center 1000 N Alameda St Los Angeles CA 90012 954302067 501(C)(3) 14000 Community Development Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers Attn Terry Sullivan Chicago IL 60607 363417278 501(C)(3) 13300 General Support Orrington School PTA 2636 Orrington Avenue Evanston IL 602011113 363661864 501(C)(3) 12566 Education Evanston Symphony Orchestra Association 1555 Sherman Ave Suite 318 Evanston IL 60201 366108588 501(C)(3) 12440 Arts Tides Foundation 1012 Torney Avenue San Francisco CA 941291755 510198509 501(C)(3) 12000 Social Justice City of Evanston - Lorraine H Morton Civic Center Lorraine H Morton Civic Center Evanston IL 60201 366005870 501(C)(3) 11471 Community Development Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation 303 Dodge Avenue Evanston IL 60202 366118264 501(C)(3) 11175 Community Development American Jewish World Service 45 West 36th Street 11th floor New York NY 100187904 222584370 501(C)(3) 10500 Community Development Trilogy Inc Attn Susan Doig President and CE Chicago IL 60626 362795409 501(C)(3) 10500 Mental Health YOU (Youth & Opportunity United) 1911 Church Street Evanston IL 60201 362734966 501(C)(3) 9750 Youth Youth Job Center 1114 Church Street Evanston IL 60201 363252809 501(C)(3) 9530 Youth Amalgamated Foundation 1825 K Street NW Washington DC 20006 821517696 501(C)(3) 8500 Community Development Park School PTA 828 Main Street Evanston IL 60202 901140073 501(C)(3) 7604 Education Northlight Theatre Attn Kimberly Hoopingarner Skokie IL 60077 237390464 501(C)(3) 7000 Arts EvanstonSkokie District 65 PTA Council PO Box 1843 Evanston IL 602041843 363114011 501(C)(3) 6900 Education Haymarket Opera Company 1920 N Seminary Avenue Unit 1F Chicago IL 60614 274348359 501(C)(3) 6500 Arts Evanston Cradle to Career LLC 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston IL 60201 363466802 501(C)(3) 6100 Environmental UNRWA USA PO Box 18697 Washington DC 20036 202714426 501(C)(3) 6000 General Support Evanston Community Cooperative 1560 Sherman Ave Evanston IL 60201 990386087 501(C)(3) 5500 Community Development Evanston Township High School Business Office Evanston IL 60201 300395044 501(C)(3) 5470 Education JEH Early Childhood Center - D65 1500 McDaniel Avenue Evanston IL 60201 364003165 501(C)(3) 5000 Education Club Tree'dHouse 2138 Dewey Ave Apt 2 Evanston IL 60201 921026295 501(C)(3) 5000 Health and Well Being Rice Education Center 1101 Washington Street Evanston IL 60202 364003165 501(C)(3) 5000 General Support 56 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A GRANT, AN APPLICANT WILL TYPICALLY BE A 501(C)(3) OR OTHER ORGANIZATION QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE GIFT/GRANTS OR MUST HAVE A FISCAL SPONSOR; CURRENT TAX-EXEMPT STATUS IS VERIFIED USING THE GUIDESTAR CHARITY CHECK SERVICE. FOR MOST COMPETITIVE AND STRATEGIC GRANT CYCLES, ORGANIZATIONS SUBMIT PROPOSALS IN RESPONSE TO THE PARAMETERS OF A SPECIFIC GRANT PROGRAM, AND GRANTS ARE EVALUATED BY COMMITTEES COMPRISING COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES AND ECF BOARD MEMBERS. GRANTS MAY ALSO BE RECOMMENDED BY STAFF BASED UPON INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY. WITH NEEDS THAT EMERGED IN 2020, ECF OPENED UP GRANTMAKING TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT WERE NOT NECESSARILY a 501(C)(3). ECF CONTINUES TO ISSUE GRANTS TO NONTRADITIONAL APPLICANTS IN ORDER TO BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF EVANSTON. DONOR ADVISED FUND GRANTS - GRANTS FROM A DONOR ADVISED FUND MAY BE APPROVED AND ISSUED IF THE FOUNDATION DETERMINES THAT ALL SEVEN OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET: (1) GRANT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE EXERCISE OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY; RECOMMENDED GRANTEES MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(B)(1)(A), AND NOT BE CLASSIFIED AS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE SECTION 509(A)(3). THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO ANY TYPE OF SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION. (2) GRANT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE, MISSION, PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES OF THE EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INCLUDING THE FOUNDATION'S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY. (3) NO DISTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO AN INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE FUND DONOR(S), ADVISOR(S) OR RELATED PARTIES. NO GRANTS, LOANS, COMPENSATION OR SIMILAR PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE TO THE FUND DONOR(S), ADVISOR(S) OR RELATED PARTIES. (4) GRANT RECOMMENDATION DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY REFERENCE TO A CHARITABLE PLEDGE OR OTHER PERSONAL FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF THE FUND DONOR(S), ADVISOR(S) OR RELATED PARTIES. (5) NEITHER THE EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, NOR THE FUND DONOR(S), ADVISOR(S) OR RELATED PARTIES, WILL RECEIVE ANY TANGIBLE BENEFIT, GOODS OR SERVICES IN EXCHANGE FOR THE RECOMMENDED GRANT(S). (6) IF FUND DONOR(S) OR ADVISOR(S) RECOMMEND GRANTS TO SCHOOLS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS FOR VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, DONOR(S) AND ANY OTHER ADVISOR(S) MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN SELECTING THE INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS; DONOR(S) OR ADVISOR(S) MAY NOT EARMARK GRANTS FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS, NOR MAY THEY BENEFIT FROM GRANTS ISSUED. (7) GRANT RECOMMENDATION IS SUBMITTED IN WRITING, EITHER BY EMAIL OR VIA THE GRANT REQUEST PROCESS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S DONOR PORTAL. TO DETERMINE ORGANIZATION STATUS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, THE EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUBSCRIBES TO THE GUIDESTAR CHARITY CHECK SERVICE. X X false false false false false false false true false SOL ANDERSON PRESIDENT AND CEO 167338 0 0 0 0 0 2031 0 17735 0 187104 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments THE PRESIDENT AND CEO WAS ELIGIBLE FOR INCENTIVE COMPENSATION BASED UPON ACHIEVEMENT OF STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES AS SET FORTH BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. X 6 1403469 Market value 0 false true true Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions SECURITIES ARE SOLD THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S BROKERAGE ACCOUNT AT CHARLES SCHWAB. Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 386,812 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 36,260) THE FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS EVANSTON'S NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS, DELIVERS WORKSHOPS FOR NONPROFITS, RUNS OUR LEADERSHIP EVANSTON PROGRAM, AND PROMOTES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The executive committee meets on a regular basis with the President & CEO. It is comprised of the Committee chairs, the Board Chair, and Vice-Chair. While most decisions are approved at Board Meetings, occasionally a time-sensitive issue may arise for which the Executive Committee has the authority to act on behalf of the full board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body A DRAFT VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT, FINANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FINALIZING FOR FILING. THE FULL BOARD IS PROVIDED WITH THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM, IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR STAFF. THE COMPLETED DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. IN THE EVENT CONFLICTS HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED, THEY ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE VP FINANCE AND OPERATIONS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. ANY SUCH CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED TO COMMITTEES THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE STATED CONFLICT. IN ADDITION, CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE ALSO COMPLETED BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO ARE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND NOT CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. ANY INDIVIDUALS WITH CONFLICTS THAT MAY AFFECT A BOARD OR COMMITTEE DECISION ARE RECUSED FROM THOSE DECISIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION. THE COMMITTEE EVALUATES PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO ANNUALLY, SURVEYING ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF FOR THEIR WRITTEN INPUT AND PRESENTING THE COMMENTS AS PART OF THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S COMPENSATION FOR THE COMING YEAR IS DETERMINED IN A CLOSED SESSION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH REFERENCE TO THE ANNUAL COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS' GRANTMAKERS SALARY AND BENEFITS REPORT. THE REPORT PRESENTS COMPENSATION DATA FOR OFFICERS AND KEY STAFF POSITIONS IN COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, CATEGORIZED BY POSITION, REGION AND ASSET SIZE. WHEN AVAILABLE, OTHER REFERENCE SOURCES SUCH AS THE GUIDESTAR NONPROFIT COMPENSATION REPORT ARE INCLUDED IN THE COMPENSATION REVIEW. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S COMPENSATION DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY AND RETAINED IN FOUNDATION FILES. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S MOST RECENT COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED IN MARCH 2024 AND DISCUSSED WITH THE CEO BY THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees SENIOR STAFF REVIEWED 2023 PERFORMANCE WITH THEIR TEAM MEMBERS; ANY CHANGES TO 2024 COMPENSATION WAS REPORTED IN Q1-Q2 OF 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Funds held as organizational endowments - -1222440; EVANSTON CRADLE TO CAREER LLC 1560 SHERMAN AVE EVANSTON IL 60201 822011323 Youth Success IL 591144 571790 EVAN COM FND