Little Village Environmental Justice Organization is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Little Village Environmental Justice Organization 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, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 30.8% 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.
Since 2018, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $300,119. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACCOMPLISH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND ACHIEVE SELF-DETERMINATION IN WORKING-CLASS FAMILIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZED YOUTH GROUP AND PROVIDED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PROVIDED AND PARTICIPATED IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CLASSES TO THE COMMUNITY. ESTABLISHED A GARDEN AT THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kimberly Wasserman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $128,780 |
Christine Nannicelli President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ada Fuentes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dulce Ortiz Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $154,941 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,203,427 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,358,368 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $280,953 |
Investment income | $106 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,340 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,681,003 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $156,974 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $16,834 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,780 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,361 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,269,150 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $91,400 |
Payroll taxes | $116,323 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,860 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $269,215 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $60,056 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,149 |
Travel | $18,402 |
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 | $3,979 |
Insurance | $15,504 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,292,897 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,563,388 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,073,936 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $973,060 |
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 | $12,523 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,734 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,634,641 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $128,788 |
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 | $2,173,529 |
Total liabilities | $2,302,317 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,525,989 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $806,335 |
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 | $4,634,641 |
Over the last fiscal year, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization has awarded $156,974 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General operating | $28,880 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General operating | $17,142 |
UN NUEVO DESPERTAR PURPOSE: General operating | $17,142 |
CEDILLO'S FRESH PRODUCE PURPOSE: General operating | $17,142 |
CATATUMBO COOPERATIVE PURPOSE: General operating | $17,142 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General operating | $17,142 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 35 grants that Little Village Environmental Justice Organization has recieved totaling $6,438,270.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Arie And Ida Crown Memorial Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF ITS PROJECT, THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE NETWORK. | $1,000,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF ITS PROJECT THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE NETWORK | $1,000,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF ITS PROJECT, THE CHICAGO ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE NETWORK. | $1,000,000 |
Builders Initiative Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: CHICAGO FRONTLINE FUNDING INITIATIVE | $675,000 |
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $373,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Colorado Park 277 Corporation Chicago, IL | $265,380,571 | $11,072,050 |
Lake Park Associates Inc Chicago, IL | $84,892,237 | $7,736,352 |
21st Century Parks Inc Louisville, KY | $96,568,908 | $4,921,884 |
Champaign Parks Foundation Champaign, IL | $976,964 | $284,130 |
Gateway Arch Park Foundation St Louis, MO | $74,261,617 | $7,108,944 |
Grindstone Butte Mutual Canal Company Champaign, IL | $200 | $2,974,907 |
Illinois Association Of Park Districts Springfield, IL | $10,419,752 | $4,309,641 |
Millennium Park Foundation Chicago, IL | $52,901,717 | $12,169,207 |
Prospect Meadows Inc Marion, IA | $13,712,909 | $1,593,506 |
Friends Of@sauk Prairie Parks And Recreation Inc Sauk City, WI | $5,893,890 | $2,059,173 |
Little Village Environmental Justice Organization Chicago, IL | $4,634,641 | $3,681,003 |
Ice Age Trail Alliance Cross Plains, WI | $12,975,124 | $3,561,895 |