Austin Coming Together is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Austin Coming Together employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Austin Coming Together 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 06/2023, Austin Coming Together generated $6.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 30.4% per year over the past 5 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 2019, Austin Coming Together has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $2,321,664. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT OF OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATION ON IMPROVING EDUCATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES WITHIN THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MISSION OF AUSTIN COMING TOGETHER (ACT) IS TO INCREASE THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT OF OUR MEMBERS ONEDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES IN THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY AREA OF CHICAGO. IN THE 2021CALENDAR YEAR, ACT CONTINUED TO IMPLEMENT THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY HUB INITIATIVE AND AUSTIN FORWARDTOGETHER QUALITY OF LIFE PLAN TOWARDS THESE ENDS. THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY HUB INITIATIVE WAS ABLE TOSUPPORT 20 COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS RESOURCE AND IMPLEMENT SUMMER VIOLENCE PREVENTION ANDNEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS FACILITATE HUNDREDS OF REFERRALS WITHIN THE ACT NETWORKS,CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EDUCATIONAL, JOB READINESS, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. BY THE END OF2021, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUSTIN FORWARD TOGETHER QUALITY OF PLAN HAD FACILITATED APPROXIMATELY $2.7MILLION OF INVESTMENTS IN AUSTIN TOWARDS REDEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Larry Williams Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bradly K Johnson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ladarius Curtis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerrod Williams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Ferencak Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Williams Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $2,920,408 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $37,980 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $56,979 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,424,648 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,440,015 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,390 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $6,448,405 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $513,531 |
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. | $222,026 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,185 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $780,783 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,210 |
Other employee benefits | $77,742 |
Payroll taxes | $68,400 |
Fees for services: Management | $267 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,572 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,039,395 |
Advertising and promotion | $40,193 |
Office expenses | $62,444 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $68,612 |
Travel | $5,436 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $8,245 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,360 |
Insurance | $5,196 |
All other expenses | -$110,050 |
Total functional expenses | $2,863,559 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,463,950 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,040,944 |
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 | $10,625 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $395,818 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $53,748 |
Total assets | $5,965,085 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $127,531 |
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 | $134,794 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $82,314 |
Total liabilities | $344,639 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,270,075 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,350,371 |
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 | $5,965,085 |
Over the last fiscal year, Austin Coming Together has awarded $513,261 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AUSTIN CHILDCARE PROVIDERS' NETWORK PURPOSE: Community Development | $117,132 |
BUILD INC PURPOSE: Community Development | $38,500 |
FORTY ACRES FRESH MARKET LLC PURPOSE: Food Service Business | $82,000 |
IFF REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC PURPOSE: Community Development | $5,133 |
INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO PURPOSE: Community Development | $16,500 |
JEHOVAH JIREH #1 OUTREACH MINISTRY PURPOSE: Community Development | $150,390 |