Go Church Chicago is located in Calumet City, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Go Church Chicago is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BRING LIFE AND HOPE THROUGH THE INFALLIBLE WORD OF GOD TO PLACES IN THE HEART AND THE WORLD THAT IS DRY AND BARREN AND DESOLATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SERVANTHOOD- ANNUAL PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE THE DISTRIBUTION OF COATS, FOOD AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. PROVIDING FOR THE NEED WHERE THERE IS A NEED THROUGH CHURCH RESOURCES, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND BUSINESS DONATIONS. WHETHER IT IS ENSURING FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY HAVE FOOD FOR THEIR FAMILIES OR A WARM COAT FOR WINTER OR CELEBRATING AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS,WE ARE HERE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF GODS PEOPLE.
GO WEEK: FAITH, GROWTH, AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT- GO WEEK IS AN ANNUAL, SPIRIT-FILLED EVENT HELD DURING THE SECOND WEEK OF OCTOBER, DESIGNED TO EMPOWER AND UPLIFT OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH FAITH, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. OPEN TO MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY, THIS WEEK-LONG CELEBRATION FEATURES DYNAMIC GUEST SPEAKERS, LIVE MUSIC, VENDORS, AND SPECIALIZED CLASSROOM SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON VARIOUS AREAS OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP, AND BUSINESS. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER TAILORED SESSIONS SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, ENCOURAGING THEM TO EXPLORE THEIR PASSIONS AND POTENTIAL.THIS TRANSFORMATIVE WEEK OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, COMBINING SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR LIFE AND CAREER. GO WEEK SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTION, EQUIPPING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS AND INSPIRATION THEY NEED TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS WHILE STRENGTHENING THEIR FAITH.
CLOTHES FOR SOULS IS A COMPASSIONATE OUTREACH PROGRAM BY THE GO CHURCH, CHICAGO, DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CLOTHING TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. THIS YEAR-ROUND INITIATIVE COLLECTS NEW AND GENTLY USED CLOTHING DONATIONS FROM CHURCH MEMBERS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO DISTRIBUTE TO THOSE FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. WHETHER ITS WARM COATS FOR WINTER, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS, OR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS, CLOTHES FOR SOULS ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO CLEAN, APPROPRIATE CLOTHING. ADDITIONALLY, WE CANVAS LAUNDROMATS WITH THE GOAL TO SOW SEEDS OF LOVE, FAITH AND ACCEPTANCE ALONG WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES FOR LAUNDERING. OPEN TO ALL, CLOTHES FOR SOULS EMBODIES THE SPIRIT OF GIVING AND LOVE, HELPING TO CLOTHE BOTH THE BODY AND THE SOUL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hazel Gill Pastorchief Operating Office | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lenore Smith Chief Financial Officer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Demetria Hambrick Director Of Administration | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Matthew R Blumenberg Senior Pastorchief Executive | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $256,696 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $256,696 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $256,696 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,657 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,545 |
Office expenses | $13,141 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,509 |
Travel | $103 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,423 |
Interest | $147 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,315 |
All other expenses | $16,550 |
Total functional expenses | $154,984 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $142,333 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $13,933 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $156,266 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $2,109 |
Total liabilities | $2,109 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $154,157 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $156,266 |