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Distinctive Schools of Illinois

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 27-4967763

About

The mission of distinctive schools is to serve children and families in urban communities by managing high-performing charter schools that accelerate achievement, performance, and college preparedness through skilled operating management and intensive support.

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Category
Other
Employees
894
Volunteers
10

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$41.7M
Expenses
$41.5M
Assets
$3.8M
Liabilities
$2.6M

Financial history

$41.7M$20.9M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $41.7M · Avg: $21.0M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$317K
DISTINCTIVE SCHOOLS OF ILLINOIS
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Address

910 W VAN Buren ST STE 315
Chicago, IL, 60607-357

Governance

Voting board members8
Independent members4
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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