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Chicago Commons Association

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % DANA THOMAS
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-2169136

About

Chicago Commons' mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities to overcome poverty and systemic barriers, embrace opportunities, and thrive across generations. To fulfill that mission, we provide high quality early childhood education, family-centered adult education, and senior services to more than 3,500 individuals annually.

In care of DANA Thomas

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
824
Volunteers
20

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$51.5M
Expenses
$51.3M
Assets
$23.5M
Liabilities
$9.8M

Financial history

$51.5M$25.8M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $51.5M · Avg: $34.4M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$97K
Grants Given
$14.4M
CHICAGO COMMONS ASSOCIATION
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Address

515 E 50TH Street Suite 200
Chicago, IL, 60615-240

Governance

Voting board members16
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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