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Wolcott School

Public charity
DBA: % JEFFREY AEDER
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-4496852

About

Wolcott is an exemplary college preparatory high school for students with learning differences, tailored to the strengths and aspirations of each student. Employing BEST practices, our expert faculty is committed to helping each student achieve academically, communicate effectively, and grow socially as well as develop the self-awareness, confidence, and resilience to thrive in college and beyond. As valued members of our intentionally diverse and close-KNIT community, wolcott students cultivate their interests and talents and develop a sense of purpose and responsibility to themselves and others.

In care of Jeffrey Aeder

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Category
Other
Employees
72
Volunteers
60

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$9.0M
Expenses
$9.4M
Assets
$18.3M
Liabilities
$2.6M

Financial history

$10.3M$5.1M$0
171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $9.0M · Peak FY2023: $10.3M · Avg: $8.1M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
Grants Given
$1.6M
WOLCOTT SCHOOL
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Address

524 N Wolcott AVE
Chicago, IL, 60622-625

Governance

Voting board members14
Independent members14
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyNo
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

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