Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation

Organization Overview

Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, operating under the name Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation 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, Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation generated $16.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 53.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.4% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE REVITALIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY AREAS THAT IT SERVES INCLUDING ALL OR PARTS OF AUBURN-GRISHAM, ENGLEWOOD, AND GRAND CROSSING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THE GAGDC WORKS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE REVITALIZATION OF THE LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES THAT IT SERVES USING COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. GADC ORGANIZES RESIDENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP A QUALITY OF LIFE PLAN THAT INTEGRATES EXISTING AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES; AND TO ATTRACT IMPROVED SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY.


AUBURN GRESHAM GOLD TO ELEVATE HEALTH SERVICES, SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES, EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION WITHIN LOCAL SCHOOLS.WHILE THE EMPHASIS IS ON EDUCATION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS PARENTS AND ADULTS ASSISTANCE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE JOB PLACEMENT, HEALTH CARE, AND CHILD CARE OPTIONS.


THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE MATH AND READING LITERACY AND IMPROVING EDUCATION WITHIN THE LOCAL SCHOOLS SERVED BY THE ORGANIZATION.


THE ORGANIZATION HAS MOVED FORWARD IN ALL THREE OF ITS MAIN ENDEAVORS, OBTAINING ADDED PARTNERS IN THE SERVICE AREA, INCLUDING SPECIAL SERVICE AREA TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING A CLEAN, AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN AUBURN-GRESHAM COMMUNITY. THE 4TH ENDEAVOR RELATES TO IMPROVING THE HOUSING STOCK AND PROVIDING AID AND SUPPORT SENIORS IN THE LOCAL AREA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carlos Nelson
Executive Director/board Advisor
$85,186
Linda C Johnson
Highly Compensated
$68,753
Amanda Norman
Treasurer/director
$0
Betty Swanson
Vp/director
$0
James Drake
Secretary/director
$0
Johnny Wilbon
Chairman Of Bod/president
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,161,233
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,994,755
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,155,988
Total Program Service Revenue$787,551
Investment income $90,511
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $52,782
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,086,832

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation has recieved totaling $4,060,573.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$630,066
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc

Owings Mills, MD

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER THAT WILL BE HOUSED IN THE AUBURN GRESHAM HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HUB IN COLLABORATION WITH GAGDC AND MILE SQUARE HEALTH CENTER.

$500,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS AND DISTRIBUTION IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA

$330,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS AND DISTRIBUTION IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA.

$330,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS AND DISTRIBUTION IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA.

$330,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF PLACE-BASED COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE AUBURN GRESHAM AND ADJACENT NEIGHBORHOODS OF CHICAGO.

$250,000
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