Chicago Commons Association
- Assets
- $20.7m
- Revenue
- $44.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 866
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-2169136
Organization Overview
Chicago Commons Association is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Chicago Commons Association employed 866 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Commons Association 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, Chicago Commons Association generated $44.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $44.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHICAGO COMMONS ASSOCIATION MISSION HAS BEEN TO PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO OVERCOME POVERTY, DISCRIMINATION AND ISOLATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT:CHICAGO COMMONS HAS FOUR DIRECTLY OPERATED EARLY EDUCATION CENTERS AND PARTNERS WITH SIX EXTERNAL AGENCIES TO OFFER DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE, AND FAMILY CENTERED SUPPORTS TO MORE THAN 1,700 CHILDREN IN 18 OF CHICAGO'S MOST UNDERINVESTED COMMUNITIES. CHICAGO COMMONS WAS ONE OF THE FIRST PRESCHOOLS IN THE U.S. TO USE THE REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH IN EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN AND HAS GARNERED REGIONAL AND NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR OUR APPROACH, RESULTS, AND ADAPTATIONS OF THE METHOD. THE REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH IS AN EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY THAT VIEWS THE EARLY YEARS AS THE MOST CRITICAL TIME OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY, IN A SUPPORTIVE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT, GUIDED BY CHILDREN'S INTERESTS. CHICAGO COMMONS TAILORS THE REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL CHILDREN INCLUDING THOSE WILL INCLUSIVE CARE NEEDS. IN OUR USE OF THE APPROACH, WE FOSTER CHILDREN'S NATURAL CURIOSITY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS TO SUPPORT A LOVE FOR LEARNING, LEADING TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. OUR YEAR-ROUND EARLY EDUCATION CENTERS PROVIDE QUALITY EARLY HEAD START, HEAD START, PRESCHOOL FOR ALL, PREVENTION INITIATIVE, AND CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 5 YEARS. WE ALSO OFFER SCHOOL AGE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN 5-12 YEARS OF AGE.
SENIOR SERVICES:CHICAGO COMMONS SENIOR SERVICES OPERATES ONE ADULT DAY SERVICE CENTER AND PROVIDES IN-HOME SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 1,000 SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO HELP THEM CONTINUE LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOME PROLONGING, AND IN SOME CASES PREVENTING, THE NEED FOR INSTITUTIONAL CARE.
FAMILY HUB:CHICAGO COMMONS FAMILY HUB PROGRAM SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE MULTIFACETED NEEDS OF FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND OLDER ADULTS WITH THE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES, AND HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT WILL ENABLE SUCCESS. FAMILY HUB PAIRS EARLY EDUCATION AND SENIOR PROGRAMS WITH EMPLOYMENT, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, FINANCIAL WELLNESS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 556 CLIENTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven Sparks Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ronald G Kaminski Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Chavez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Marquez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary E Timmons Development | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dorothy Abreu Board Member (until 05/01/22) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Eyes On The Future Day Care Services | 6/29/22 | $838,944 |
Childcare Careers Llc Subsitute Teachers | 6/29/22 | $378,724 |
The Baby Academy Day Care Services | 6/29/22 | $281,209 |
Lakeshore Learning Academy Day Care Services | 6/29/22 | $269,600 |
Bettys Daycare Academy Inc Day Care Services | 6/29/22 | $270,111 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $75,707 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $267,828 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,110,574 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $20,422 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,454,109 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $43,052,884 |
| Investment income | $8,262 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $36,079 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $44,596,385 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,729,562 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $39,183 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,177,041 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $181,027 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $19,188,890 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $178,152 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,584,582 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,516,190 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $60,698 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $308,196 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $112,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,092,606 |
| Advertising and promotion | $106,554 |
| Office expenses | $376,164 |
| Information technology | $410,237 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,708,952 |
| Travel | $95,395 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $552,967 |
| Interest | $124,655 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $365,855 |
| Insurance | $164,689 |
| All other expenses | $390,314 |
| Total functional expenses | $44,045,524 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,142,950 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,040,394 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $369,460 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,693,364 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $158,937 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,652,448 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $88,631 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,583,667 |
| Total assets | $20,729,851 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,526,171 |
| Grants payable | $2,152,218 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,787 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,860,996 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,543,172 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,498,097 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,688,582 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $20,729,851 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Chicago Commons Association has awarded $9,729,562 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EYES ON THE FUTURE PURPOSE: Support for Early Childhood Development | $798,274 |
LEARN TOGETHER GROW TOGETHER I PURPOSE: Support for Early Childhood Development | $231,302 |
LEARN TOGETHER GROW TOGETHER II PURPOSE: Support for Early Childhood Development | $321,047 |
LEARN TOGETHER GROW TOGETHER III PURPOSE: Support for Early Childhood Development | $291,512 |
GADS HILL CENTER PURPOSE: Support for Early Childhood Development | $6,192,002 |
ONWARD NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE PURPOSE: Support for Early Childhood Development | $1,895,425 |