2025-08-05T14:16:21-05:00 2023-09-30 420714325 RSM US LLP 30 South Wacker Dr Suite 3300 Chicago IL 606063392 990 2022-10-01 364278088 Metropolis Strategies NFP METR 3126168000 33 S State Street 750 Chicago IL 60603 Ahmadou Drame President and CEO 3126168000 2025-06-26 1 1 Rebekuh Eley P01247672 3126343400 2025-06-26 2022 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Illinois Justice Project Ahmadou Drame 1 S Dearborn Street Suite 1510 Chicago IL 60603 2319924 0 X iljp.org X 1999 IL The mission of Metropolis Strategies NFP is to advance policies and practices that reduce violence, decrease prison recidivism, and makes the justice system more equitable. Metropolis Strategies NFP's activities are in support of the mission The Chicago Community Trust. 5 3 0 3 0 0 859115 2289306 0 0 3915 30618 0 0 863030 2319924 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 119121 1700469 1524787 1700469 1524787 -837439 795137 1205986 1877405 300499 176781 905487 1700624 X The mission of Metropolis Strategies NFP is to maintain and enhance the economic competitiveness of the Chicago region, engage the business community in practices that lead to a more sustainable region, and reform the criminal justice system in ways that reduce crime and stop the cycle of mass incarceration and build safer communities. 0 0 1247274 0 0 Illinois Justice ProjectILJP, which was established in 2014, is a legacy project of Metropolis Strategies NFP. Its goal is to engage in criminal justice reform efforts that promote policies that will make our communities safer and reduce recidivism among youths and adults. 1247274 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 X 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IL X The Chicago Community Trust Attn Jim Buckman 3126168000 33 S State Street Suite 750 Chicago IL 60603 X Andrea Saenz Director, Chair 1.00 39.00 X X 0 362492 41633 Ahmadou Drame Director President & CEO as of 6/1/23 40.00 0.00 X X 0 87650 14424 Frank Beal Director, Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jack Greenberg Director, Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Esther Franco-Payne Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 450142 56057 0 0 1 0 0 255000 2034306 2289306 30618 30618 2319924 0 0 30618 3167 3167 36104 36104 47098 36736 5181 5181 12353 9635 1359 1359 31589 24639 3475 3475 88664 69158 9753 9753 3194 2492 351 351 45236 35284 4976 4976 Leased Employee Expense 691770 539580 76095 76095 Program Related Expense 402600 402600 Communication Consultin 128664 100358 14153 14153 Expense Reimbursements 30000 23400 3300 3300 4348 3392 478 478 1524787 1247274 158392 119121 1155986 1244805 50000 585000 0 47600 1205986 1877405 300499 176781 300499 176781 X 855487 1115624 50000 585000 905487 1700624 1205986 1877405 795137 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X X 1 The Chicago Community Trust 362167000 8 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Schedule A, Part IV, Section A, Line 1: Metropolis Strategies NFP is a supporting organization of The Chicago Community Trust (Trust). Other supported organizations are designated through the same charitable class or purpose as that of the Trust. The mission of the Trust is to lead and inspire philanthropic efforts that measurably improve the quality of life and prosperity of the region. As of 9/30/23, the governing documents of the Trust consists of the same 17 members and no vacancies and has the power to appoint the majority of the Governing Board of Metropolis Strategies NFP. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 0 0 36104 316157 36104 316157 1488683 1602310937 1524787 1602627094 226239 1000000 56560 250000 0 0 0 0 159267 176268 1000000 1000000 2335535 3503303 7150 21250 57410 316157 401967 39817 44067 250000 250000 583884 875826 6435 6435 Schedule C, Part II-A, Line 1 The Chicago Community Trust - 36-2167000 EIN: 36-2167000 Address: 33 S. State Street, Suite 750, Chicago, IL 60603 Expenses: 1,602,303,979 The Chicago Community Foundation EIN: 36-3432023 Address: 33 S. State Street, Suite 750, Chicago, IL 60603 Expenses: The Chicago Community Trust and The Chicago Community Foundation have consolidated expenses. The Pert Foundation EIN: 81-0585993 Address: 33 S. State Street, Suite 750, Chicago, IL 60603 Expenses: 6,958 0 X Part X, Line 2: The Trust and its affiliates received tax determination letters from the Internal Revenue Service indicating that they are tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and, except for taxes pertaining to unrelated business income, are exempt from federal and state income taxes. Income taxes recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for unrelated business income amounted to $73,112 and $2,386,499 in the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Income tax receivable amounted to $1,479,988 and $3,300,000 as of September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Trust accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (included in FASB ASC Subtopic 740-10, Income Taxes - Overall). There is no impact on the consolidated financial statements as a result of this pronouncement as the Trust has no significant uncertain tax positions. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Andrea Saenz Director, Chair 0 361416 0 0 0 1076 0 32434 0 9199 0 404125 0 0 Schedule J, Part II, Line 2: Ms. Andrea Saenz is a paid employee of The Chicago Community Trust and serves as Director, Chair of Metropolis Strategies NFP. Form 990, Item B: This return is being amended to include the compensation information for Ahmadou Drame that was erroneously omitted on the originally filed return. Form 990, Part V, Section A, Lines 1a and 2a, Leased Employees: All employees are leased from The Chicago Community Trust, a related, supported organization. Leased employee expense for the year was $691,770. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Andrea Saenz and Ahmadou Drame are paid employees of The Chicago Community Trust, a related tax-exempt organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Chicago Community Trust is the sole member of Metropolis Strategies NFP. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Chicago Community Trust has the right to appoint and remove all of the directors of Metropolis Strategies NFP. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b The Chicago Community Trust (Member) has the right to approval of changes of the Articles of Incorporation of Metropolis Stratgies NFP (Corporation). The Corporation's Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new bylaws may be adopted subject to the approval by the Member. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is reviewed and approved by Director Frank Beal before filing with the IRS. The return is subsequently mailed to remaining Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12 Transactions that involve a Board Member or Officer are assessed by the governing committee of the organization to determine if a conflict of interest exists. If a conflict exists (none identified to date) the member that it relates to is asked to abstain from the conversation that any related decisions made. Although the organization does not have a formal policy that requires an annual completion of a conflict-of-interest statement, each officer, director, and key employee is required to disclose on a contemporaneous basis when a conflict arises. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 No paid staff - all leased employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 A copy of the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in IRC Section 6104(d). Currently, the organization does not have a formal conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy, or document retention and destruction policy, but is currently following the policies of The Chicago Community Trust. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1B, Voting Members: Director Andrea Saenz is not considered independent because she receives compensation from a related organization, The Chicago Community Trust. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column B, Activities of the Board: Activities included are preparing and attending Board meetings including strategic planning and various administrative matters; serving on various sub-committees; representing the organization at various events. Form 990, Part XII, Financial Statements and Reporting, Line 2c: The audit committee of the supported organization, The Chicago Community Trust, assumes responsibility for oversight of the consolidated financial statements audit, review of the financial statements, and selection of the independent accountants. The Chicago Community Foundation 33 S State Street Suite 750 Chicago IL 60603 363432023 Philan. Grantmaking IL 501(c)(3) Line 7 CCT 1 The Chicago Community Trust 33 S State Street Suite 750 Chicago IL 60603 362167000 Philan. Grantmaking IL 501(c)(3) Line 8 N/A 0 The Pert Foundation 33 S State Street Suite 750 Chicago IL 60603 810585993 Philan. Grantmaking IL 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I CCT 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 The Chicago Community Trust O 691770 FMV The Chicago Community Trust P 783884 FMV The Chicago Community Foundation C 255000 Cash