Leadership Greater Chicago Inc

Organization Overview

Leadership Greater Chicago Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Leadership Greater Chicago Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leadership Greater Chicago Inc 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 06/2021, Leadership Greater Chicago Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 6 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA'S FUTURE LEADERS IN WHOM THE COMMUNITY WILL VEST RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS WELL BEING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE YEAR-LONG SIGNATURE FELLOWS PROGRAM IS A CIVIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IMMERSING PARTICIPANTS WHO REPRESENT ALL SECTORS AND HAVE BEEN NOMINATED AND SPONSORED BY THEIR EMPLOYER IN THE MAJOR SOCIOECONOMIC ISSUES FACING THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND THE GREATER CHICAGO REGION THROUGH RETREATS, FULL-DAY SEMINARS, SITE VISITS, DISCUSSION GROUPS, CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADERS AND EXPERTS, SERVICE PROJECTS, AND CULTURAL EVENTS, FELLOWS SEEK TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE, HOW COMPLEX POLICIES ARE SHAPED, AND HOW TO INFLUENCE MEANINGFUL CHANGE. THE DANIEL BURNHAM FELLOWSHIP WAS LAUNCHED IN FEBRUARY 2019. THIS EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM IS AN ACCELERATED CIVIC ONBOARDING EXPERIENCE FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES, DESIGNED TO INSPIRE THESE LEADERS TO MOBILIZE AND EXERT THEIR COMBINED INFLUENCE AND INTELLECT TO POSITIVELY IMPACT CHICAGO, ITS FUTURE, AND THE CONTINUED ECONOMIC PROGRESS OF THE REGION. THE FELLOWSHIP IS FOR C-SUITE OR SENIOR LEVEL EXECUTIVES WHO ARE NEW TO THEIR ROLE OR NEW TO CHICAGO, AND WHO WANT TO INTEGRATE INTO THE CIVIC FABRIC OF THE CITY BY UNDERSTANDING ITS HISTORY AND FUTURE TRAJECTORY, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND NETWORKS ACROSS THE GREATER CHICAGO REGION, AND GAINING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CITY, ITS NETWORKS, AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.


THE LEADERSHIP FELLOWS ASSOCIATION (LFA) CONSISTS OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM EVERY LEADERSHIP GREATER CHICAGO FELLOWS CLASS (1985 TO PRESENT) - THAT IS CHARGED WITH FOSTERING THE ENGAGEMENT OF FELLOWS AFTER THEIR PROGRAM YEAR. THIS ENGAGEMENT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION, SOCIAL, AND PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES SHAPED BY THE CONVENE, CONNECT AND MOBILIZE COMMITTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORTED BY THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF AT THE ORGANIZATION.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$629,753
Related organizations$0
Government grants $102,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$221,686
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$953,939
Total Program Service Revenue$1,423,700
Investment income $26,174
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $39,231
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$127,316
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,316,739

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Leadership Greater Chicago Inc has recieved totaling $167,831.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THE ALL HANDS ON DECK PROGRAM.

$25,000
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$25,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THE ALL HANDS ON DECK PROGRAM.

$25,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THE ALL HANDS ON DECK PROGRAM

$25,000
Sidley Austin Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Vitale Family Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: CELEBRATE LEDERS PROGRAM

$10,000
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