Family Matters Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Family Matters Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Family Matters 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 08/2023, Family Matters Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.3% 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
FAMILY MATTERS PARTNERS WITH YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO CULTIVATE A WAY OF LIVING IN THE WORLD THAT DEVELOPS STRONG RELATIONSHIPS, MEANINGFUL COMMUNICATION, AND SAFE ENVIRONMENTS FOR COURAGEOUS SOCIAL CHANGE. WE SEEK TO BUILT AN EQUITABLE SOCIETY FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FAMILY MATTERS SCHOOL: THE SCHOOL IS A SPECIALTY KINDERGARTEN-4TH GRADE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WHO THRIVE OUTSIDE OF A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM. THE SCHOOL'S PERSONALIZED LEARNING CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON MASTERING CORE COMPETENCIES IN READING, STEM, ART, GLOBAL CULTURES, AND SPANISH WHILE PROVIDING SPECIALIZED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SENSORY SENSIVITIES.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: FAMILY MATTERS' COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE CONSISTS OF MULTIPLE PROJECTS DESIGNED TO BUILD COMMUNITY COHESION AND DRIVE COMMUNITY TRATEGIC PLANNING. THEY INCLUDE NORTH OF HOWARD TOGETHER, THE SHARED LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE, AND THE ROGERS PARK HEALTY CHICAGO EQUITY ZONE WORK.RESPECTFUL COMMUNITIES PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING: FAMILY MATTERS' FUNDATIONAL TENETS, THE PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP, PROMOTE POSITIVE THINKING AND LANGUAGE, THOUGHTFUL AND CONSIDERED DECISION-MAKING, AND PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION. TRAINING SESSIONS ARE OFFERED TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY MULTIPLE TIMES EACH YEAR.
PROJECT RISE: TEENS AGES 13-18 LEARN ON-THE-JOB EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, EXPAND FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUILD A NETWORK OF TRUSTED ADULTS, AND SET ACADEMIC AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS. THEY STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH A YOUTH-LED SOCIAL JUSTICE PROJECT AND PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) AND COMMUNICATION TRAINING.
PARTNERS IN LEARNING: INDIVIDUALLY MATCHED 1ST-12TH GRADE YOUTH/ADULT PAIRS MEET WEEKLY FOR 90-MINUTE, ONE-TO-ONE TUTOR/MENTORING SESSIONS. ACTIVITIES, PROVIDED VIA INDIVIDUALIZED LESSON PLANS, FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUPPORT, SEL, GOAL SETTING, AND COLLEGE- AND CAREER-READLINESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Evan Airey Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Richard Barnes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Olivet Bennett Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 9 | $0 |
Dorian Bezanis Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Robert Bobesink Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Breanne Parker Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $65,910 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $335,710 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $742,750 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,144,370 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,749 |
Investment income | $7,337 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $96,976 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,262,097 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $705,933 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $108,284 |
Payroll taxes | $45,699 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,645 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,726 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,260 |
Insurance | $1,044 |
All other expenses | $47,872 |
Total functional expenses | $1,046,292 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,466 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $521,268 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $51,390 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $15,628 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $108,428 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $97,555 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $808,735 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,725 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $11,725 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $702,697 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $94,313 |
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 | $808,735 |