Institute For Community Empowerment is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Institute For Community Empowerment employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Institute For Community Empowerment 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, Institute For Community Empowerment generated $244.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $213.0k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 30.7% per year over the past 7 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ICE IS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE THAT EMPOWERS CHICAGO RESIDENTS TO TAKE THE INITIATIVE AND DEVELOP THE TRUST AND TEAMWORK TO MEET THEIR COMMUNITIES' MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
LISTED BELOW ARE THE PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021:EXPANDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROGRAMS:WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COALITION TO SAVE OUR MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS, THE INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT (ICE) LED A TEAM OF YOUTH ADVOCATES TO LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR A BRONZEVILLE EXPANDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM (EMHSP), EDUCATING 3,600 RESIDENTS ABOUT THE POSSIBILITIES OF CREATING A NEW PROGRAM THAT 35,198 RESIDENTS THEN OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020.AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE LUGENIA BURNS HOPE CENTER, WITH ICES CONSULTATION, BRONZEVILLE RESIDENTS HAVE WORKED DURING THE PAST 17 YEARS TO CONVINCE CHICAGO'S LEADERS TO DEVELOP A PIONEERING PROGRAM OF AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP ON THEIR COMMUNITY'S HUNDREDS OF CITY-OWNED VACANT LOTS. THE RESULTS OF THIS PROGRAM THAT THE GROUP HAS ASSEMBLED A DEVELOPMENT TEAM THAT IS POISED TO BUILD THE FIRST PHASE OF NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES ON THIRTEEN SUCH LOTS IN THE BRONZEVILLE SOUTH COMMUNITY OF WASHINGTON PARK, AND THAT AN AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY, BLUEPRINT FOR BRONZEVILLE, ABOUT HOUSING BRONZEVILLES WORK HAS BEEN VIEWED BY MORE THAN 700 RESIDENTS AT THE GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER, OTHER MID-WEST FILM FESTIVALS, CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARIES, BRONZEVILLES PARKWAY BALLROOM, AND THE OAKWOOD SHORES SENIOR CENTER SINCE IT PREMIERED ON AUGUST 28, 2017 AT CHICAGOS BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL.CITIZEN NOW PROGRAM:ICE CONTINUED TO PLAN THE NEXT PHASE OF ITS CITIZENS NOW PROGRAM, KNOWING ITS IMPORTANCE IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA. CITIZENS NOW IS A 12-WEEK AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM CONCEIVED AND IMPLEMENTED BY ICE TO TEACH 5TH AND 6TH GRADERS AT CHICAGOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS THE SKILLS OF CITIZENSHIP AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PARTICIPATING AND WORKING WITH OTHERS IN OUR DEMOCRACY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Valencia Hardy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patricia Vader Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Higginson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vernon Vader Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joyce Zick Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jacquelyn Ingram Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $87,775 |
Investment income | $11 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,930 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $244,138 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $77,729 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,267 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,096 |
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 | $397 |
Insurance | $3,378 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $213,049 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $79,689 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $45,853 |
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 | $3,583 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,150 |
Total assets | $134,783 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,470 |
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 | $10,975 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $30,445 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $104,338 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Institute For Community Empowerment has recieved totaling $39,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $39,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Missouri Council For A Better Economy St Louis, MO | $75,463 | $1,582,608 |
Madison Parks Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $4,094,657 | $1,634,719 |
American Future Fund West Des Moines, IA | $1,849,149 | $360,138 |
Illinois Opportunity Project Chicago, IL | $58,656 | $185,586 |
Illinois State Association Of Counties Springfield, IL | $852,486 | $736,425 |
Kentuckians For Better Transportation Inc Frankfort, KY | $668,581 | $430,831 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Madison, WI | $916,897 | $892,473 |
Wisconsin Family Action Inc Madison, WI | $468,342 | $565,160 |
Action Now Institute Chicago, IL | $274,582 | $388,775 |
Institute For Community Empowerment Chicago, IL | $134,783 | $244,138 |
Corps Of Engineers Naturalresources Education Foundation Kansas City, MO | $163,049 | $221,915 |
Citizens For A Strong America Inc Columbus, WI | $0 | $138,041 |