Shriver Center On Poverty Law
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 12/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-3151279
Organization Overview
Shriver Center On Poverty Law is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Shriver Center On Poverty Law employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shriver Center On Poverty Law 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 12/2023, Shriver Center On Poverty Law generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Shriver Center On Poverty Law has awarded 102 individual grants totaling $2,302,565. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FIGHT FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY ADVANCING LAWS AND POLICIES THAT CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE SHRIVER CENTER'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM PUSHES THE LAW TO BE A CONDUIT FOR ECONOMIC AND RACIAL JUSTICE BY CHALLENGING SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES AND SETTING PRECEDENTS FOR CHANGE. WE TACKLE STRUCTURAL RACISM HEAD ON, USING A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES LITIGATION, ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY, AND POLICY ADVOCACY.
THE SHRIVER CENTER'S ADVOCATE RESOURCES AND TRAINING PROGRAM (ART) TRAINS LAWYERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS, AND OTHER ACTIVISTS TO BUILD THE SKILLS THAT ARE VITAL TO ADVOCACY FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. THE SHRIVER CENTER CONVENES AND CONNECTS ADVOCATES, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY SO THAT THEY CAN SHARE IDEAS AND RESOURCES AND GET THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chastity Lord Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Eppler-Epstein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Abe Chernin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maria Del Socorro Pesqueira Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janice Blanchard MD PHD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie M Chizewer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $999,572 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,076,693 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,076,265 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $652,680 |
| Investment income | $113,244 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $3,695 |
| 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 | $5,895,603 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $434,193 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,184,162 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $188,598 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,418,090 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,697 |
| Other employee benefits | $399,644 |
| Payroll taxes | $262,992 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,654 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $94,291 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $309,825 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $136,306 |
| Information technology | $205,059 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $506,854 |
| Travel | $48,102 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $58,577 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,999 |
| Insurance | $32,810 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,588,787 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $520 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,015,930 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,938,762 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,374 |
| 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 | $334,508 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $104,020 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,115,309 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $19,345 |
| Other assets | $3,605,041 |
| Total assets | $10,152,809 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $284,942 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $37,938 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,931,768 |
| Total liabilities | $4,254,648 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,359,765 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,538,396 |
| 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 | $10,152,809 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Shriver Center On Poverty Law has awarded $401,033 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO PURPOSE: GIVING IL MORE AUTH TO CONTROL HOSP & INS | $30,000 |
CHICAGO AREA FAIR HOUSING ALLIANCE PURPOSE: MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST - CHICAGO FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS | $7,500 |
EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER - ROCHESTER PURPOSE: LIN SUBSIDIZED FEE RECORDED AS SUBGRANT, CONSULTING PARTNER FOR LIN PUBLIC BENEFITS WRKING GRP, COORDINATING COMMITTEE - YVERSHA ROMAN | $6,000 |
CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS PURPOSE: MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST - CHICAGO FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS | $7,500 |
GREATER DAYTON UNION COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE PURPOSE: LIN HOUSING WORKING GROUP | $8,333 |
CITIZEN ACTION ILLINOIS PURPOSE: PROTECT OUR CARE IL COALITION ON RATE REVIEW/AFFORDABILITY LEGISLATION | $15,000 |