Care For Real
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $6.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 05/2010
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 27-1962360
Organization Overview
Care For Real is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Care For Real employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Care For Real 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 03/2022, Care For Real generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELP VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS OF EDGEWATER, ANDERSONVILLE, ROGERS PARK, UPTOWN, BOWMANVILLE, AND WEST RIDGE OVERCOME DIFFICULT TIMES BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, REFERRAL, AND OTHER SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HUNGER RELIEF FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM'S GOALS ARE TO PROVIDE HUNGER RELIEF TO ALL WHO NEED IT; IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR CLIENTS; CLIENTS SAVE MONEY ON FOOD SO THEY CAN AFFORD HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING (AND AVOID HOMELESSNESS). CLIENTS MAY COME ONCE A MONTH FOR STAPLE FOODS (MEAT, EGGS, DAIRY, BEANS, RICE, CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, ETC.) AND UP TO 4 TIMES A WEEK FOR FRESH PRODUCE AND BAKED GOODS. THE MAJORITY OF OUR FOOD IS DONATED BY OUR FOOD RETAILER PARTNERS AND PICKED UP BY OUR 4 HUNGER VANS. WE ALSO PROCURE STAPLE FOODS AS WELL AS USDA COMMODITIES FROM THE GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY.
CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - LIKE THE HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM, THE CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM HELPS OUR LOW-INCOME, VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS SAVE MONEY ON CLOTHES SO THEY CAN AFFORD HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING. SEASONALLY APPROPRIATE, NEW AND GENTLY USED DONATED CLOTHING IS COLLECTED FROM RETAILERS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED FREE TO OUR CLIENTS. DONATED PERSONAL CARE ITEMS ESSENTIAL FOR HEALTHY LIVING ARE ALSO COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE IN NEED.
PET PANTRY - THE PET PANTRY PROVIDES FREE PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO CLIENTS SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FEEDING THEIR FAMILIES AND FEEDING THIER PETS (OR GIVING UP THEIR PETS TO A SHELTER). DONATED PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES ARE COLLECTED FROM LOCAL RETAILERS, DISTRIBUTORS, VETERINARIANS, AND INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gregory Gross Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $95,590 |
Jane Clifford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Debbie Mellinger Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jim Nixon Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jennifer Schmidt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Don Cortelyou Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $6,555,242 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,307,175 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,555,242 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,282 |
| 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 | $6,556,524 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,299,286 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,590 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,454 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $472,164 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,080 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,440 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,561 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,403 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $25,846 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $127,318 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $23,821 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,258,777 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,096,404 |
| 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 | $93,182 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,203 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $54,750 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $20,087 |
| Total assets | $2,268,626 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,366 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $58,366 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,007,596 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $202,664 |
| 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 | $2,268,626 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Care For Real has recieved totaling $28,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Harris Family Foundation Bozeman, MT PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
Communitas Charitable Trust Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $3,000 |
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