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Copernicus Foundation

Copernicus Foundation

Chicago, IL 60630
Tax ID23-7164993

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,876,394

Expenses

$1,868,712

Website

copernicuscenter.org

Mission

The Copernicus Foundation was chartered to serve the metropolitan Chicago area as a major civic, cultural, educational, recreational and entertainment resource.

About

The organization provides arts and programming such as foreign and English language classes, community information, seminars and vintage movies and provides a civic center for ethnic and American exhibitions and activities.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The copernicus foundation was charted to serve the metropolitan chicago area as a major civic, cultural, educational, recreational and entertainment resource”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The copernicus foundation was charted to serve the metropolitan chicago area as a major civic, cultural, educational, recreational and entertainment resource”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as IL.
  • The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 5216 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60630.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 34 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $7,682.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1971.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $574,779 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a business related family member transaction.
  • The organization has a business related organization transaction.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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