Financial Systems Built to Sustain Nonprofit 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.

Chicago-based. Serving nonprofit organizations throughout the Midwest.

SUPPORT DESIGNED FOR NONPROFITS AT EVERY STAGE OF GROWTH

Financial Operations That Keep Your Mission Moving

Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting

Your chart of accounts and bookkeeping structure are built to align with your programs and your Form 990 requirements from day one. Monthly close covers transaction categorization, reconciliations, and a Financial Operations Report delivered to your client portal. Accurate books make compliance straightforward.

Tax Preparation & E-Filing

When the books are built for it, Form 990 preparation is a natural extension of the work already done, not a year-end cleanup project. We handle full 990 preparation, e-filing, and state filings where required, with every schedule reviewed for accuracy and mission alignment.

Budgeting & Financial Insight

Monthly Financial Operations Reporting connects your numbers to your programs, not just your accounts. Cash flow analysis, budget-to-actual comparisons, and program-level reporting give leadership the visibility to make decisions with confidence and present financials to the board with clarity.

Grant & Donor Reporting

Restricted funds are tracked from the moment a grant is received, using a structure built to satisfy funder requirements without rebuilding the data at year-end. Grant expenditure reports, budget-to-actual statements, and donor acknowledgment support are part of ongoing operations, not separate projects.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Real Results for Nonprofits Like Yours

"Before working with Chicago Bookkeeping Solutions, MARK-9 managed our finances through Excel spreadsheets. Jeff moved us onto QuickBooks Online, and the difference has been significant. We now have real reports instead of static spreadsheets, giving us a much clearer picture of our operations and the confidence to make better decisions. He's gone beyond basic bookkeeping too, building custom reports tailored to MARK-9's specific needs as a nonprofit. He's been a great partner for our organization."

"Jeff stepped in to provide bookkeeping support during a staffing transition and delivered accurate, dependable work. His engagement included helping bring our books current and handling the day-to-day bookkeeping without close oversight. This freed my time up for other priorities. I appreciated being able to trust that the bookkeeping was handled professionally."

Professional affiliations that uphold our standards

Our membership reflects our commitment to ethical practice, accuracy, and nonprofit-focused expertise.