Poverty Alleviation Chicago is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Poverty Alleviation Chicago employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Poverty Alleviation Chicago 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, Poverty Alleviation Chicago generated $307.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $291.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 37.2% per year over the past 4 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
TO USE ART AS A CONDUIT TO TRANSFORM PASSIVE COMPASSION INTO IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY GIVEN, WITHOUT EXPECTATION OR JUDGMENT, DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES SUFFERING POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LETTERS TO SANTA - WE SURPRISED 5 FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY IN CHICAGO. EACH FAMILY RECEIVED NEW CLOTHING, NEW TOYS, FOOD, HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS, A NEW COMPUTER FOR EVERY CHILD AND A NEW TABLET FOR EVERY ADULT PLUS AN UNCONDITIONAL CASH GRANT OF $5,250.
SCHOOLWORKS -DELIVERING NEEDED SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR ALL CHILDREN TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL.
SIGHTWORKS - SHARING PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF USING ONE'S CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF POVERTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Heather Whinna President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $52,400 |
Holly Lewis Director Of Finance & Operations | Officer | 40 | $52,400 |
Jesse Cannady Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Drew Hester Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Edgar Blackmon Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Ashley Nicole Black Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $58,361 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $253,446 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,691 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $311,807 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | -$4,605 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $307,202 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,407 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $79,547 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,944 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $18,761 |
Payroll taxes | $8,840 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $65 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,305 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,745 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,250 |
Office expenses | $6,561 |
Information technology | $6,088 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $22,907 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,753 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $291,525 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,675 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $40,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,794 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $125,469 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,660 |
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 | $2,436 |
Total liabilities | $21,096 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $104,373 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $125,469 |
Over the last fiscal year, Poverty Alleviation Chicago has awarded $11,876 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ONWARD NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSEONWARD NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE PURPOSE: GENERAL MISSION | $6,302 |
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ELEMENTARYMARTIN LUTHER KING JR ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: GENERAL MISSION | $5,574 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Poverty Alleviation Chicago has recieved totaling $268.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $268 |
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Taylor Family Foundation St Louis, MO | $115,528,397 | $6,188,310 |
Council Of Islamic Organizations Of Greater Chicago Chicago, IL | $1,661,973 | $2,410,095 |
Quilts Of Valor Foundation Winterset, IA | $1,117,654 | $1,330,384 |
We Care Of Kokomo Inc Kokomo, IN | $6,878,911 | $808,489 |
Freestore West Des Moines, IA | $583,101 | $651,252 |
Generation Next Inc Branson, MO | $381,853 | $602,003 |
Helping Hand Me Downs Ballwin, MO | $0 | $542,427 |
Concorde Foundation Crestwood, MO | $0 | $28,776 |
Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation Orland Park, IL | $502,160 | $543,507 |
Iowa Womens Foundation Coralville, IA | $1,208,654 | $746,963 |
Honor Flight Of The Quad Cities Inc Davenport, IA | $1,606,042 | $461,453 |
Poverty Alleviation Chicago Chicago, IL | $125,469 | $307,202 |