Nonprofit Financial Operations That Strengthen Your Mission
We help nonprofits build clear, compliant, and audit-ready financial systems. From mission-aligned accounting structures to 990 filings and grant reporting, our work turns financial operations into the foundation of lasting impact.
SUPPORT DESIGNED FOR NONPORFITS AT EVERY STAGE OF GROWTH
Financial Operations That Keep Your Mission Moving
Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting
We manage every aspect of your nonprofit bookkeeping, from daily transaction recording and reconciliations to monthly financial statements, ensuring your books are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready. You stay focused on impact, not spreadsheets.
Tax Preparation & E-Filing
We specialize in nonprofit tax compliance; from Form 990 preparation and e-filing to reviewing financial data for accuracy and alignment with IRS requirements. Whether you’re preparing for your first filing or a complex audit cycle, we ensure your reporting tells your mission’s financial story clearly and compliantly.
Budgeting & Financial Insight
We help nonprofits gain clarity and control over their finances with monthly reporting that connects numbers to mission. Our custom cash-flow analyses, balance sheets, and budget-to-actual reports turn financial data into insight for smarter decisions and sustainable growth.
Grant & Donor Reporting
We streamline donor and grant reporting so your organization stays compliant and transparent. From tracking restricted funds to preparing detailed grant expenditure reports, we help ensure your supporters and funders see accountability in every dollar.
Professional affiliations that uphold our standards
Our membership reflects our commitment to ethical practice, accuracy, and nonprofit-focused expertise.
THE NONPROFIT FINANCIAL OPERATIONS FRAMEWORK
The Foundation Every Nonprofit Needs for Financial Strength and Growth.
Nonprofits don’t fail for lack of vision, they falter when financial operations can’t sustain the mission. Our framework offers a roadmap to build stability, scalability, and clarity through five key levels:
Accounting Foundation – Build strong books aligned with your mission.
Compliance & Reporting – Establish trust through accurate 990s, audits, and transparency.
Financial Operations – Strengthen budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
Financial Sustainability – Balance planning, staffing, and reserves to ensure longevity.
Growth Planning – Expand strategically through multi-year budgeting and sustainability plans.
Each level builds on the one before it, turning financial operations from reactive to strategic.
TRANSPARENT, PREDICTABLE FLAT-RATE PRICING
Because financial clarity starts with knowing what you’ll pay.
At Chicago Bookkeeping Solutions, we believe pricing should reflect the same transparency we bring to your financials. Our flat-rate model removes hourly surprises and helps your organization plan with confidence.
Each engagement includes a clear scope, defined deliverables, and consistent communication, so you always know what’s covered and what’s next.
How We Structure Your Pricing
Production-Based: Your rate reflects the real bookkeeping work required, adjusted annually to match your organization’s financial activity. This keeps pricing accurate and fair.
Expense-Scaled: Rates align with your annual expenses, not revenue, ensuring stability regardless of grant or fundraising fluctuations. As your organization grows, your monthly rate scales smoothly – never abruptly.
Nonprofits typically budget about 2% of annual expenses for bookkeeping and accounting. Our model is built around that best practice, providing a clear, scalable, and reliable structure that grows with your mission.
Each year, we review your financial activity to ensure your rate remains fair, transparent, and aligned with your organization’s evolving needs.