CHICAGO AREA ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Data sourced from IRS 990 public filings
CHICAGO AREA ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION About CAAEL’s Founder CAAEL was founded in 1976 by John Martin, an alternative school teacher and administrator who had the inspiration to use basketball as an impetus for change with his at-risk/special-education students.Today, his legacy is carried on by his two daughters, Sarah and Katie along with their team, as well as the dedicated teachers, students, coaches, administrators, volunteers, and families who use — and support — CAAEL every day. MEET THE TEAM
Annual Revenue
$419,688
Known Funders
7
Grants Received
14
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $419,688 | $370,994 | $188,927 |
| 2022 | $302,052 | $299,209 | $155,380 |
| 2021 | $289,100 | $256,838 | $149,008 |
| 2020 | $146,126 | $157,334 | $153,723 |
| 2019 | $255,472 | $204,522 | $164,931 |
| 2018 | $245,598 | $241,862 | $77,004 |
| 2017 | $200,847 | $218,122 | $77,147 |
Top Funders
BETHESDA, MD
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
HOUSTON, TX
CHICAGO, IL
Saint Louis, MO
CHICAGO, IL
MILWAUKEE, WI
Saint Louis, MO
NEW YORK, NY
Key Personnel
From 2023 IRS 990 filing
BRANDON KARPELES
TREASURER
ROB ZAPINSKI
SECRETARY
BRIAN O'CONNELL
DIRECTOR
MATT VANDERCAR
DIRECTOR
SARAH LORENZI
PRESIDENT
BRANDON KARPELES
TREASURER
ROB ZAPINSKI
SECRETARY
BRIAN O'CONNELL
DIRECTOR
MATT VANDERCAR
DIRECTOR
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