Chicago Veterans
- Assets
- $109.3k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 12/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-4960662
Organization Overview
Chicago Veterans is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (F60) the organization is classified as: Counseling, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chicago Veterans employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Veterans 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, Chicago Veterans generated $133.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $211.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CHICAGO VETERANS EMPOWERS MILITARY VETERANS TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR TRANSITION THROUGH- OUT LIFE BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP CONNECT VETERANS TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM (ESP): OUR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM HELPS SIMPLIFY THE TRANSITIONAL PROCESS BY INCREASING ACCESS AND AWARENESS OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, IMPROVING SYSTEMS NAVIGATION FOR VETERANS. IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND THE STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, WE LAUNCHED OUR VIRTUAL CHICAGO VETERANS ACADEMY, CREATING A SERIES OF SELF-PACED COURSES DESIGNED TO HELP VETERANS IMPROVE THEIR TRANSITION. OUR ACADEMY FEATURES COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND WEBINARS FEATURING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN THE FIELDS OF VETERAN BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT/CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, AND AVAILABLE PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS VETERAN ISSUES. WE LAUNCHED OUR SUICIDE PREVENTION COURSE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVING WORKS START WHICH TEACHES TRAINEES TO RECOGNIZE WHEN SOMEONE IS THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE AND RESPONDING TO THESE EVENTS TO KEEP THEM SAFE.
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (SCIP): OUR SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM HELPS VETERANS BUILD A POSITIVE SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PLATFORMS TO PARTICIPATE AND ENGAGE WITH OTHER VETERANS AND THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY. CHICAGO VETERANS FINISHED 2020 HOSTING/PARTNERING ON OVER 30 EVENTS ALLOWING OVER 450 VETERANS TO PARTICIPATE AND MEET OTHER VETERANS AND SUPPORTERS. WE HELPED ADDRESS AND ORGANIZE SEVERAL DISTRIBUTIONS OF ITEMS AS WE IDENTIFIED THE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY, TO INCLUDE DISTRIBUTING OVER 8,000 POUNDS OF FOOD AND CANNED GOODS, DISTRIBUTING 19 PALLETS OF CLOTHING AND 220 POUNDS OF TOILETRIES TO MILITARY CONNECTED FAMILIES AND VETERANS, PROVIDING OVER 600 MEALS TO FIRST RESPONDERS AND VETERANS, AND PROVIDING HOLIDAY GIFTS AND PRESENTS TO OVER 200 FAMILIES.
EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM (ERP): OUR EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM HELPS PREPARE VETERANS EMPLOYMENT READINESS WORKSHOPS AND VIRTUAL TRAINING GIVE VETERANS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE THEIR INTERVIEW SKILLS, ENHANCE THEIR RESUMES, LEARN BEST PRACTICES AND MEET LOCAL EMPLOYERS. THROUGH OUR VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. CHICAGO VETERANS FINISHED 2020, ASSISTING 180 VETERANS THROUGH OUR EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION WORKSHOPS. OUR VIRTUAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD FEATURED 87 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. WE HELPED DISTRIBUTE OVER 500 EMPLOYMENT BRIEFCASES WITHIN OUR VETERAN COMMUNITY. AT THE END OF 2020, WE REVAMPED THIS PROGRAM AND WILL COMBINED IT WITH OUR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM (ESP) IN 2021.
NO GRANTS OR ALLOCATIONS TO OTHERS CHICAGO VETERANS OPERATES ITS OWN PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Hernandez Executive Director | 50 | $77,000 | |
Cindy Fernandez Program Manager/treasurer | 6 | $2,100 | |
Mercedes Diaz Ruck March Coordinator | 5 | $1,500 | |
Sidney Covington Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Kevin Barszcz President | 5 | $0 | |
Terrel Odom Director | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $104,679 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $28,530 |
| Total Revenue | $133,209 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $78,800 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $33,100 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $27,615 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $4,928 |
| Other expenses | $67,422 |
| Total expenses | $211,865 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $109,316 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $109,316 |
| Total liabilities | $2,683 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $106,633 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Chicago Veterans has recieved totaling $884.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $103 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $95 |
Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $75 |
Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $55 |
Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $53 |
Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $52 |
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