Summer in Chicago; photo credit Faith Decker
2024 Sources of Support Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)

Financials

Please note the presence of two separate sets of financial reports: Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) leads the community by creating and supporting inclusive programs that attract people and investment to the Loop. CLA is contracted by the City of Chicago as the sole service provider for State Street Special Service Area #1-2015. The Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation (CLAF) is a 501(c)(3) affiliate organization that pushes the limits of what a downtown can be for its residents, workers, and visitors. The Foundation seeks to enrich the Loop’s public spaces through artistic expression and free cultural programming.

Chicago Loop Alliance & Special Service Area 1-2015 2024 Financials

Revenue Budget   Actual
SSA Funding 3,461,075   3,385,783
Grants (restricted) 550,000   545,895
Sponsorships (unrestricted) 405,000   417,428
Membership Dues 220,000   192,600
Administrative/Management Fees 197,625   188,291
Other Income 30,000   66,373
Civic Partnerships 15,000   15,000
Interest Income -   -
Total Revenue 4,878,700   4,811,370
       
Expenses      
General & Administration 1,721,980   1,647,360
Customer Attractions 498,000   480,902
Membership & Events 67,500   42,960
Public Way Aesthetics 1,367,966   1,384,438
Economic / Business Development 127,000   112,787
Public Safety Programs 1,143,000   1,151,047
Total Expenses 4,925,446   4,819,495
Total CLA Net Loss for 2024 -   (8,125)
       
FUND BALANCE NET POSITION Budget   Actual
Beginning of the Year 397,803   397,803
Change in Net Position -   (8,125)
END OF THE YEAR POSITION     389,677

Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation 2024 Financials

Revenue Budget   Actual
Annual Fundraising Event (Gala/Other Event) 260,000   231,858
Placemaking Sponsorship (Unrestricted) 320,000   343,725
Grants (Restricted) -   14,000
Grants (Unestricted) 15,000   15,000
Annual Meeting 85,000   95,395
Other Income -   -
Total Revenue 680,000   699,978
       
Expenses      
General & Administration 215,624   220,587
Placemaking Expenses 210,000   225,856
Annual Fundraising Event Expenses 120,000   178,333
Marketing Expenses 85,000   91,552
Annual Meeting Expenses 45,000   39,465
Other Program Expenses 25,000   25,000
Studies -   -
Total Expenses 700,624   780,793
Total Foundation Net Gain for 2024 (20,624)   (80,815)
       
FUND BALANCE NET POSITION Budget   Actual
Beginning of the Year 413,097   413,097
Change in Net Position -   (80,815)
END OF THE YEAR POSITION     332,282

*All figures are unaudited and based on the adopted 2024 operating budgets