Chicago Cares Inc
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3777709
Organization Overview
Chicago Cares Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chicago Cares Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Cares 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 12/2021, Chicago Cares Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHICAGO CARES, INC. MOBILIZES VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD A STRONGER, MORE UNIFIED CHICAGO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMPT - CHICAGO CARES SERVES AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR OF AMPT: ADVANCING NONPROFITS. AMPT SUPPORTS WEST AND SOUTH SIDE COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING. AMPT DOES THIS BY DEVELOPING CAPACITY-BUILDING PLANS WITH NONPROFITS, HOSTING WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDING CONSULTING AND COACHING TO NONPROFITS, AND SUPPLYING CAPACITY-BUILDING AND GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS TO SUSTAIN THE SUCCESS OF SMALL NONPROFITS.
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT - TO ENGAGE, EMPOWER, AND EDUCATE THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERSANNUALLY THROUGH CHICAGO CARES UNIQUE MODEL OF PLACE-BASED SERVICE. CHICAGO CARESBRINGS DIVERSE PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH HANDS-ON VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, COMPLETED ON SITE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THEY BENEFIT.
CAPACITY BUILDING AND ADVISORY SERVICES - TO LEVERAGE CHICAGO CARES RESOURCES ANDEXPERTISE TO SUPPORT AND EQUIP RESIDENTS, COMMUNITIES, AND CORPORATIONS TO LEAD CIVICALLY. SITTING AT A UNIQUE INTERSECTION OF THE NONPROFIT, CORPORATE, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SECTORS, CHICAGO CARES AIMS TO LEVERAGE THEIR POSITION AND EXPERIENCE TO BUILD A MOVEMENT FOR LONG-TERM CHANGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jenne Myers CEO - Former | 40 | $187,557 | |
Ellen Ray Csso/ceo | Officer | 40 | $134,363 |
Russell Toney President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Stacy Collins Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Joshua Milberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Noah Ginsburg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Foundation Source Philantropic Services Ampt Grant Advisory Servi | 12/30/21 | $368,730 |
In Toskr Inc Volunteer Texting Platfor | 12/30/21 | $121,192 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,123,172 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,571,616 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,694,788 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $360,775 |
| Investment income | $4,624 |
| 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 | $4,064,824 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $321,890 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $210,846 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,310,542 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $235,094 |
| Payroll taxes | $131,534 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $144,164 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $203,283 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,271 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,430 |
| Travel | $6,497 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $579 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $47,303 |
| Insurance | $27,635 |
| All other expenses | $12,112 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,798,529 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,330,148 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,617,014 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $961,625 |
| 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 | $75,133 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $268,052 |
| Other assets | $25,000 |
| Total assets | $5,276,972 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $216,600 |
| Grants payable | $9,968 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,000 |
| 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 | $236,568 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,979,584 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,060,820 |
| 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 | $5,276,972 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Chicago Cares Inc has recieved totaling $249,483.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Star Family Foundation Aspen, CO PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
Robert R Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CIVIC PATHWAYS | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $43,183 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,500 |
Barbara Bluhm-Kaul Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MAKING CHICAGO A STRONGER COMMUNITY. | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $8,800 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Kentucky River Foothills Development Council Inc Richmond, KY | $12,381,295 | $19,871,173 |
Community Action Of Eastern Iowa Davenport, IA | $4,145,446 | $19,807,458 |
Community Action Of Southern Kentucky Incorporated Bowling Green, KY | $10,381,389 | $18,999,181 |
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commisson Inc Covington, KY | $8,823,439 | $18,121,235 |
Embarras River Basin Agency Inc Greenup, IL | $2,961,671 | $18,793,359 |
Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Hillsboro, MO | $6,544,452 | $18,340,130 |
Tri-County Opportunities Council Rock Falls, IL | $4,101,390 | $18,238,868 |
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc Graettinger, IA | $5,376,639 | $17,208,548 |
Community Action Agency Of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | $5,735,581 | $15,017,682 |
Mid-Iowa Community Action -Mica- Incorporated Marshalltown, IA | $3,849,705 | $14,587,976 |
Inner-City Muslim Action Network Chicago, IL | $22,441,569 | $25,574,850 |
Will County Center For Community Concerns Inc Joliet, IL | $2,259,108 | $13,384,526 |