Illinois Opportunity Project

Organization Overview

Illinois Opportunity Project is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Illinois Opportunity Project employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illinois Opportunity Project is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.

Since 2016, Illinois Opportunity Project has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $3,555,834. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ILLINOIS OPPORTUNITY PROJECT IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PARTICIPATES IN PUBLIC POLICY BY IDENTIFYING POLICIES DRIVEN BY LIBERTY AND FREE ENTERPRISE AND THEN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THOSE POLICY CHOICES AND ADVOCATING FOR THOSE POLICY CHOICES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC POLICY BY IDENTIFYING POLICIES DRIVEN BY LIBERTY AND FREE ENTERPRISE AND THEN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THOSE POLICY CHOICES AND ADVOCATING FOR THOSE POLICY CHOICES, INCLUDING ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS USED TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS URGING THEM TO TAKE ACTION BY CONTACTING THEIR LEGISLATOR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Matthew Besler
Chairman/director
$225,105
Patrick Hughes
Treasurer/director
$192,000
Marilyn Smolenski
Director
$0
Mark Cavers
Vice President
$153,350

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Patrick Hughes
Consulting
$169,250
Anderson Williams Research Llc
Research
$151,120
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $0

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Illinois Opportunity Project has awarded $1,670,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITIZENS FOR JUDICIAL FAIRNESS-COMMITTEE ID 36189

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION THAT EMBRACES PUBLIC POLICY ROOTED IN THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY

$350,000

SAY NO TO MORE TAXES-COMMITTEE ID 36099

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION THAT EMBRACES PUBLIC POLICY ROOTED IN THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY

$995,000

COMMON SENSE FOR THE COMMON GOOD-COMMITTEE ID 36156

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION THAT EMBRACES PUBLIC POLICY ROOTED IN THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY

$325,000
View Grant Profile

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