Communities United
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 57
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 02/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-4394374
Organization Overview
Communities United is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2001. 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, Communities United employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Communities United 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, Communities United generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITIES UNITED (F/K/A ALBANY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL) IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN EFFORTS TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION, INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, INCREASE POSITIVE INVESTMENT IN YOUNG PEOPLE, DISMANTLE THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE, AND ADVANCE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOICES OF YOUTH IN CHICAGO EDUCATION ("VOYCE"): VOYCE IS A CITYWIDE YOUTH ORGANIZING COLLABORATION THAT WAS FORMED TO ADDRESS THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE. VOYCE DEFINES ITS EFFORTS AS STUDENT-LED, BASED ON THE CORE BELIEF THAT THE RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION, THE STUDENTS THEMSELVES, NEED TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF EFFORTS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION EQUITY. VOICE EXPENSES INCLUDE HIGH SCHOOL REFORM PROGRAM ACTIVITY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: THROUGH RENTER'S ORGANIZING OURSELVES TO STAY (ROOTS), LOW-INCOME RENTERS HAVE DEVELOPED STRATEGIES TO BRING TENANTS, DEVELOPERS, AND CITY OFFICIALS TO COMBINE RESOURCES TO CREATE AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SUCCESSFULLY PUTTING OVER 400 UNITS IN THE PRESERVATION PIPELINE TO BECOME LONG-TERM AFFORDABLE UNITS AND KEEP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FROM BEING DISPLACED, DEVELOPING A SCALABLE MODEL FOR THE CITY
EDUCATION ORGANIZING: THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION ORGANIZING IS CENTERED AROUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARENT LEADERSHIP TO IMPACT ISSUES OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND EDUCATION JUSTICE SUCH AS RESOURCES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS, ENSURING ALL STUDENTS ARE ON A PATH TO COLLEGE, OVERCROWDING RELIEF, AND MORE.
VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RIGHT ON JUSTICE, AN ALLIANCE OF ORGANIZERS WORKING TO ADVANCE RESTORATIVE SUPPORTS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES AND BIKES N'ROSES, A YOUTH BICYCLE COOPERATIVE THAT WORKS TO PROMOTE YOUTH LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BIKE SAFETY, AND BIKE ADVOCACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Raul Botello Co Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $97,402 |
Jennifer Arwade Co Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $88,883 |
Roxanne Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $7,710 |
Dakota Burnett Board Member To 12/9/21 | Trustee | 1 | $6,423 |
Maria Elena Sifuentes President To 9/14/21 | Trustee | 1 | $2,890 |
Diane Limas Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $215,789 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,535,922 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,751,711 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $356 |
| 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 | -$935 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,755,023 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $64,138 |
| 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. | $203,308 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,872 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $949,482 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $238,695 |
| Payroll taxes | $88,225 |
| 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 | $415,119 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $138,095 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,301 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $51,160 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,570 |
| Insurance | $16,834 |
| All other expenses | $214 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,286,567 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $369,493 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,753,214 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $564,753 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $564 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,763 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $32,859 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,829 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,770 |
| Total assets | $2,735,245 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $201,733 |
| 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 | $201,733 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $333,814 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,199,698 |
| 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 | $2,735,245 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Communities United has awarded $64,138 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: R3 SUBGRANT FOR EVICTION PROTECTION WORK | $54,138 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CHILDREN FIRST SUBGRANT-VOYCE ORGANIZING PARTICIPATION | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Communities United has recieved totaling $998,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | $400,000 |
W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Robert R Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: VOICES OF YOUTH IN CHICAGO EDUCATION | $100,000 |
Edward W Hazen Foundation Incorporated Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL AND PROJECT SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Common Counsel Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Woods Fund Of Chicago Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45,000 |
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 |