Ucan

Organization Overview

Ucan is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1939. According to its NTEE Classification (P70) the organization is classified as: Residential Care & Adult Day Programs, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Ucan employed 662 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ucan is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Ucan generated $52.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $48.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BUILD STRONG YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE HEALING, EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

UCAN'S THERAPEUTIC YOUTH HOME PROVIDES A STRUCTURED, STABLE AND THERAPEUTIC LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR YOUTH IN THE CARE OF THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. THE HOME WORKS PRIMARILY WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 7-18 WHO HAVE HISTORIES OF SEVERE TRAUMA, ABUSE AND NEGLECT. BECAUSE OF THEIR PAST EXPERIENCE, THE CLIENTS ARE IN NEED OF A HIGHLY STRUCTURED, 24-HOUR-A-DAY TREATMENT FACILITY TO ADDRESS THE BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES THAT SURROUND THEIR PREVIOUS EXPOSURE TO TRAUMA AND ABUSE. CLIENTS IN THE DIERMEIER THERAPEUTIC YOUTH HOME ARE OFFERED A WIDE VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALIZED AND GROUP TREATMENT SERVICES TO AID THEM IN HEALING AND GAINING THE SOCIAL AND COPING SKILLS TO GRADUATE FROM TREATMENT AND MOVE TO A LESS RESTRICTIVE SETTING.


YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PREVENTION/OTHER INCLUDES MULTIPLE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN AND AROUND NORTH LAWNDALE, RIVERDALE, AND ROSELAND AS WELL AS SAFE PASSAGE PROGRAMS TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WALKING TO SCHOOL. THIS AREA ALSO INCLUDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT RANGE FROM SUMMER JOBS PROGRAMS, INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS, AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING.


UCAN ACADEMY, COMPRISED OF TWO CAMPUSES ACROSS CHICAGO, IS AN INNOVATIVE 1ST THROUGH 12TH GRADE YEAR-ROUND THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL. A SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM IS USED BY EXPERIENCED STAFF TO HELP STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTIES IN PREVIOUS SCHOOL SETTINGS AND WHO BENEFIT FROM A SMALLER, MORE INDIVIDUALIZED CLASSROOM SETTING. AS THE LARGEST AND ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOLS IN THE AREA, EACH CHILD ENROLLED IN UCAN ACADEMY COMES TO US WITH A UNIQUE SET OF NEEDS. WE USE A STAFF-INTENSE ENVIRONMENT FOR MORE ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION. OUR STUDENTS, WHILE COMING FROM DIVERSE AND DISTINCT BACKGROUNDS, HAVE ALL EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTIES IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL SETTINGS. MANY HAVE BECOME DISCOURAGED ABOUT LEARNING. WE HELP THEM TO SEE SCHOOLING IN A POSITIVE LIGHT AND TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lourdes Gonzalez
Board Chair
$0
Cedric Thurman
Vice Chair
$0
Bert Allen
Vice Chair
$0
Richard H Fleming
Treasurer
$0
Jeanna Cullins
Secretary
$0
Markell Bridges
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Delta-t Group Illinois
Non Employee Staff Service
$448,333
Robert Half Technology
Non Employee Staff Service
$297,940
Emanuel Fernandez
Housekeeping Services
$149,500
Maxim Healthcare
Non Employee Staff Service
$262,978
Frontier Landscaping
Landscape Services
$105,795
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$925,575
Related organizations$0
Government grants $43,624,210
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,196,961
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$51,746,746
Total Program Service Revenue$906,966
Investment income $3,089
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $2,380
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $121,920
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$198,219
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $52,582,882

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