Facing Forward To End Homelessness is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Facing Forward To End Homelessness employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Facing Forward To End Homelessness 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 06/2023, Facing Forward To End Homelessness generated $6.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO END HOMELESSNESS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY OFFERING HOME, HELP, AND HOPE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCATTERED SITES SAFE AT HOME I, III & V AND SHELTER GRADUATES I & II PROVIDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS AND LIVING WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LONG-TERM HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS AND EMPOWER THEM IN MOVING TOWARDS PROGRESSIVELY SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVING. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE PROMOTING RESIDENTIAL STABILITY, INCREASING HOUSEHOLD INCOME, ADDRESSING HEALTHCARE NEEDS, EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, JOB READINESS, HOUSING LOCATION AND INSPECTIONS, AND ANYTHING ELSE IDENTIFIED AS A ROOT CAUSE OF HOMELESSNESS OR A BARRIER TO ADVANCEMENT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS THROUGH LINKAGE AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER AGENCIES.VITAL VETERANS - SCATTERED SITE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS VETERAN FAMILIES LIVING WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LONG-TERM HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS AND EMPOWER THEM IN MOVING TOWARD PROGRESSIVELY SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVING. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE PROMOTING RESIDENTIAL STABILITY, INCREASING HOUSEHOLD INCOME, ADDRESSING HEALTHCARE NEEDS, EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, JOB READINESS, AND ANYTHING ELSE IDENTIFIED AS A ROOT CAUSE OF HOMELESSNESS OR A BARRIER TO ADVANCEMENT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS THROUGH LINKAGE AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER AGENCIES
SUPPORTIVE SERVICESSANCTUARY PLACE - PROJECT BASED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES WHO WERE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS AND ARE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LONG-TERM HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS AND EMPOWER THEM IN MOVING TOWARD PROGRESSIVELY SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVING. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE PROMOTING RESIDENTIAL STABILITY, INCREASING HOUSEHOLD INCOME, ADDRESSING HEALTHCARE NEEDS, EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, JOB READINESS, AND EVERYTHING ELSE IDENTIFIED AS A ROOT CAUSE OF HOMELESSNESS OR A BARRIER TO ADVANCEMENT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS THROUGH LINKAGE AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER AGENCIES.HOUSING LOCATION - HOUSING LOCATION SERVICES PROVIDED TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING PERMANENT MARKET-RATE RENTAL HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING SEARCH ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY WITH LANDLORDS, HOUSING INSPECTION, BUDGETING, AND ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING FOR RENT AND/SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE. HOUSING LOCATORS WORK WITH CLIENTS WHO HAVE SUFFICIENT INCOME TO PAY THEIR OWN HOUSING COSTS AFTER PLACEMENT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS THROUGH LINKAGES TO OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES.SKILLED ASSESSORS - SKILLED ASSESSORS TRAVEL TO SHELTERS AND OTHER SERVICES LOCATIONS TO MEET WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND ADMINISTER A STANDARDIZED HOUSING ASSESSMENT, WHICH ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO BE MATCHED TO HOUSING. SKILLED ASSESSORS ALSO ADMINISTER VULNERABILITY SCREENING, WHICH HELPS TO DETERMINE HOW HOUSEHOLDS ARE PRIORITIZED FOR LIMITED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION, SKILLED ASSESSORS REFER CLIENTS TO EMERGENCY RESOURCES, INCLUDING FOOD, SHELTER, AND MEDICAL CARE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS THROUGH LINKAGES TO OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Douglas Bradshaw Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $128,567 |
Bryce Bach President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Harish Venkitaramanan Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashwin Avarsarala Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Oskin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Arnav Amin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,746,460 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,487,566 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,234,026 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $162,254 |
Investment income | $36,120 |
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 | $6,436,789 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $141,436 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,700 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,325,965 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $267,300 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $188,211 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $285,083 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,505 |
Office expenses | $57,084 |
Information technology | $78,798 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $132,037 |
Travel | $8,322 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,774 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $48,762 |
Insurance | $75,633 |
All other expenses | $15,102 |
Total functional expenses | $6,733,696 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,544,712 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $608,434 |
Accounts receivable, net | $284,539 |
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 | $112,048 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $74,964 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $391,601 |
Total assets | $4,016,298 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $122,040 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $378,150 |
Total liabilities | $500,190 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,843,703 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $672,405 |
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 | $4,016,298 |