Community Desk Chicago is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Desk 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 ADVANCE EQUITABLE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN COLLABORATION WITH HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED AND DIVESTED COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPERS INITIATIVE (NDI) - REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFITS. THE PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY OPERATING IN THE ENGLEWOOD, SOUTH SHORE AND HUMBOLDT PARK COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT VEHICLES (CIV) - COMMERCIAL SHARED OWNERSHIP MODELS TO POOL CAPITAL RESOURCES TO ACQUIRE AND JOINTLY OWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSETS. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SUPPORTS PROJECTS ACROSS THE CITY OF CHICAGO.
CORRIDORLIVE! - COMPREHENSIVE REDEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS TO INCREASE LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS. THE PILOT PROGRAM IS TARGETING CORRIDORS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ja'net Defell President And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $34,904 |
Torrence Moore Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Ash Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kirby Burkholder Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lance Dorn Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Paula Mccaleb Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $2,000,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,000,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $192,751 |
Investment income | $34 |
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 | $2,194,282 |
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. | $34,904 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,836 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,399 |
Payroll taxes | $2,671 |
Fees for services: Management | $110,742 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $41,279 |
Office expenses | $11,998 |
Information technology | $4,204 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $9,971 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,271 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,993 |
Insurance | $702 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $246,251 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,328 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,200,034 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $640,000 |
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 | $13,437 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $173,899 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,127,698 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $78,533 |
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 | $101,134 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $179,667 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $835,293 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,112,738 |
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 | $2,127,698 |