2026-04-28T09:14:48-07:00 2025-06-30 841882009 Dianne S Carobus 328 Wood Chuck Lane Hardeeville SC 29927 990 2024-07-01 364113236 CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE CATA 7735018020 205 N MICHIGAN AVENUE 810 CHICAGO IL 60601 SHELLEY TAYLOR Executive Dir. 2026-04-28 true true SUSAN S LEWIS P00041260 6308196040 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X SHELLEY TAYLOR 205 N MICHIGAN AVENUE 810 CHICAGO IL 60601 1752823 false X WWW.CECWEB.ORG X 1996 IL CEC Program Services Description FY25Below is a detailed description of CECs three largest program services for fiscal year 2025, including the activities conducted and measurable outcomes.________________________________________1. School Transformation Support Chicago Public Schools (CPS)FY25 Funding: $308,757Purpose:To improve outcomes for low-performing student subgroups, specifically Special Education and Multilingual learners, in CPS schools undergoing school transformation. Funds allocated through the Illinois School Board Associate for School and District Transformation.Activities:Implemented school transformation initiatives across 14 CPS schoolsProvided targeted interventions for Special Education and Multilingual student subgroupsCollaborated with school leadership and staff to design and implement instructional strategiesConducted ongoing monitoring and assessment of student progressSpecific Measurements / Outcomes:Supported 14 schools in CPSTargeted approximately 670 studen 5 5 19 0 221596 103095 1451450 1594124 24291 55604 0 1697337 1752823 0 0 1201869 1219990 0 0 383683 355957 1585552 1575947 111785 176876 2338558 2576433 138990 161341 2199568 2415092 CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE (CEC) IS A NONPROFIT CONSULTING AGENCY THAT WORKS WITH ADULT LEADERS IN SOLVING COMPLEX PROBLEMS IN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS. CEC USES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PRACTICES AND DEEP COLLABORATION TO HELP EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS BUILD INTERNAL CAPACITY, CREATE BETTER OUTCOMES, COMMUNICATE WITH LEADERSHIP, AND RE-THINK OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURES. false false 1202645 1593174 FACILITATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES. 1202645 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 true 19 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false IL X X X X GROWTHFORCE 2813582007 22001 NORTHPARK DRIVE SUITE 250 KINGWOOD TX 77339 SHELLEY TAYLOR Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 184525 0 0 CRYSTAL CONLEY Director 40.00 0.00 145365 0 0 HEATHER PELOQUIN Director 40.00 0.00 118528 0 0 DANIEL WOESTMAN BOARD COORD 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LORI BOSSMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RAY GAER Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMINE JOURJY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREA WALKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 448418 3 false true false 0 103095 103095 MISCELLANEOUS 950 950 PROGRAM SERVICES 1593174 1593174 1594124 55604 55604 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1752823 1649728 0 0 0 0 0 0 1022343 746310 276033 35281 25755 9526 67234 49081 18153 95132 69446 25686 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50643 45579 5064 0 0 0 3055 3055 76995 76995 0 0 0 0 2362 2362 14487 10141 4346 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 84589 67671 16918 TECHNOLOGY 52684 47416 5268 CONSULTING FEES 39806 39806 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 13452 9416 4036 17884 15029 2855 1575947 1202645 373302 0 520596 674400 1377038 1557838 0 405760 307384 0 0 0 0 32802 36811 2362 0 0 0 0 0 0 2338558 2576433 86438 88909 52552 72432 138990 161341 X 2199568 2415092 2199568 2415092 2338558 2576433 X 176876 38648 X false true X true false X 502814 315103 180700 221596 103095 1323308 2072049 1911532 939932 1475741 1594124 7993378 0 0 0 2574863 2226635 1120632 1697337 1697219 9316686 0 0 9316686 55604 55604 0 55604 55604 0 0 2574863 2226635 1120632 1697337 1752823 9372290 0.99410 1.00000 0.00590 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1752823 1752823 1752823 1575947 1575947 1575947 false false false false false false false false false SHELLEY TAYLOR Executive Dir. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A FORMAL MEETING IS CALLED TO REVIEW THE AUDITED FINANCIALS AND 990 ANNUALLY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CAN ASK QUESTIONS AND THEN VOTE ON ACCEPTANCE OF THE FORM 990 FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM. IN ADDITION, ALL ARE EXPECTED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE. ONCE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED, THE INDIVIDUAL WILL LEAVE THE MEETING AND THE REMAINDER OF THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE POLICY CONTAINS THE STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUIVE DIRECTOR IS DIRECTLY BASED ON EXPERIENCE, EDUCAITON, SKILLS AND EXPERTISE. SALARIES ARE BENCHMARKED AGAINST NATIONAL COMPENSATION REORTS FROM 2020 BY BUDGET SIZE FROM BOTH GUIDESTAR AND O'NET. CEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMPLIES WITH ALL ILLNOIS FAIR STANDARD LABOR ACT AND IRS MANDATES. CEC PROVIDES A STRONG AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ALL CEC EMPLOYEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b CEC STAFF SALARIES ARE BASED ON EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERTISE. SALARIES ARE BENCHMARKED AGAINST NATIONAL COMPENSATION REPORTS FROM 2020 BY BUDGET SIZE FROM BOTH GUIDESTAR AND O'NET. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 CEC WEBSITE CONTAINS A LINK TO GUIDSTAR.ORG FOR 990 DOCUMENTATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS = $38648