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THE MISSION OF SKILLS IS TO STAND AS A LIFE-CHANGING EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CONNECTING UNDERREPRESENTED JOB SEEKERS TO EMPLOYERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS INDUSTRIES. WE DO THIS BY BUILDING MULTI-LEVEL, TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR EMPLOYER PARTNERS TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS IN THE HIRING PROCESS AND CONNECT THEM TO OVERLOOKED TALENT. WE WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PREPARE UNEMPLOYED TALENT FOR JOBS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ENSURE THOSE PLACED CAN STAY IN THOSE JOBS. THE VAST MAJORITY OF SKILLS' CANDIDATES COME FROM DISINVESTED COMMUNITIES ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES OF CHICAGO, WHICH EXPERIENCE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES 3-5X HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. SKILLS COLOCATES IN OFFICES IN SOUTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS TO MAKE ITS SERVICES CONVENIENT TO JOB SEEKERS AND TO MAINTAIN A CLOSE PULSE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$5M
Program Spending
83%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$4.9M
Total Expenses
▼$7.9M
Total Assets
$5M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.2M
Net Assets
$3.8M
Officer Compensation
→$361.1K
Other Salaries
$4.6M
Investment Income
$105.2K
Fundraising
▼$67.2K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $5M | $4.9M | $7.9M | $5M | $3.8M |
| 2023 | $12.5M | $12.3M | $8.8M | $7.5M | $6.8M |
| 2022 | $6.4M | $6.3M | $9.6M | $4.3M | $3.1M |
| 2021 | $9M | $8.7M | $7.1M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Bridget Altenburg | Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $350K | $0 | $11.2K | $361.1K |
| Michael Bonds | Director/treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Manika Turnbull | Director/chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Bridget Altenburg
Chief Executive Officer
$361.1K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$350K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$11.2K
Michael Bonds
Director/treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Manika Turnbull
Director/chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Tully | President & Chief Program Officer | 40 | $215.8K | $0 | $7,212 | $223K |
| Susan Dunseth | Vp, Business Operations And Employer Engagement | 40 | $168.6K | $0 | $12.3K | $180.9K |
| Tabatha Cobb | Vp, Programs | 40 | $165.3K | $0 | $15.5K | $180.8K |
| Mayra Alarcon | Vp, National Expansion | 40 | $142.8K | $0 | $24.1K | $167K |
| Katherine Hermann Stone | Vp, External Affairs | 40 | $151.5K | $0 | $10.9K | $162.4K |
Pamela Tully
President & Chief Program Officer
$223K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$215.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,212
Susan Dunseth
Vp, Business Operations And Employer Engagement
$180.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$168.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.3K
Tabatha Cobb
Vp, Programs
$180.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$165.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.5K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Clark | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Eichfeld | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Arbin Smith | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Audrey Williams-Lee | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Booth | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Corley | Director |
Adonis Clark
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Andy Eichfeld
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Arbin Smith
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $7M |
| $6.3M |
| 2020 | $6.2M | $5.9M | $5.6M | $5M | $4.4M |
| 2019 | $6.3M | $6M | $6.1M | $4.2M | $3.8M |
| 2018 | $6.2M | $6M | $4.7M | $4.8M | $4.3M |
| 2017 | $4.5M | $4.4M | $4.2M | $3.4M | $2.8M |
| 2016 | $4.3M | $4M | $4M | $2.7M | $2.5M |
| 2015 | $1.9M | $1.9M | $3.1M | $2.5M | $2.2M |
| 2014 | $3.6M | $3.6M | $2.8M | $3.6M | $3.5M |
| 2013 | $3.9M | $3.9M | $2.3M | $2.9M | $2.7M |
| 2012 | $3.3M | $3.3M | $4.4M | $2.1M | $1.1M |
| 2011 | $3.3M | $3.3M | $4.6M | $2.3M | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
Mayra Alarcon
Vp, National Expansion
$167K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$142.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.1K
Katherine Hermann Stone
Vp, External Affairs
$162.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$151.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$10.9K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Claudia Saran | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Corliss Gardner | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cory White | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Courtney Kammer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Freedman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Gamba | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dianna Sparacino | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Stevenson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gillian Darlow | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina Stuart | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Bilek | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Challenger | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Juatise Gathings | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Manthey | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Malaika Myers | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Kendall | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael A Wilder | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rich Floersch | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sammy Patel | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Srron Graham | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yvonne Franzese | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Audrey Williams-Lee
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carolyn Booth
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christina Corley
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Claudia Saran
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Corliss Gardner
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cory White
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Courtney Kammer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Craig Freedman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Daniel Gamba
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dianna Sparacino
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eric Stevenson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gillian Darlow
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gina Stuart
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeff Bilek
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Challenger
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Juatise Gathings
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kelly Manthey
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Malaika Myers
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Kendall
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael A Wilder
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rich Floersch
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sammy Patel
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Srron Graham
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Yvonne Franzese
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0