CAREER TRANSITIONS CENTER OF CHICAGO
Mission Statement
The Career Transitions Center of Chicago's mission is to provide professional, emotional and spiritual support to those seeking a job, looking for meaningful work, and to enhance the employability of incumbent workers.CTC is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization providing professional assistance to individuals in career and employment transition. CTC also provides outplacement and customized training for incumbent workers. CTC was founded in 1997 by five faith communities: Chicago Temple (United Methodist) Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago Holy Name Cathedral (Roman Catholic) Old Saint Patrick's Church (Roman Catholic) Saint Chrysostom Church (Episcopal) Their purpose was to provide support to underemployed and unemployed professionals and recent college graduates who otherwise could not afford comprehensive job placement services. While CTC receives support from faith communities, it is not a faith-based organization. Today, CTC represents an alignment of academic institutions, faith communities, and businesses concerned with supporting people in their search for meaningful employment and sustainable success. See our current sponsors. The Career Transitions Center's 501(c)3 status was granted in 1997 and we have served over 8,500 job seekers since then.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
68.9% | 82.6% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
5.6% | 13.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
25.5% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
227.6% | 14.6% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
9.0 mo | 8.3 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
6.2% | 2.9% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
52.2% | 93.7% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
4.1% | 7.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
5.1% | 6.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
3.8% | 2.5% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $393K | $378K | $283K | 68.9% | 4 |
| 2024 | $377K | $359K | $268K | 71.5% | 5 |
| 2023 | $417K | $372K | $250K | 72.1% | 5 |
| 2022 | $323K | $326K | N/A | — | 4 |
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