You Can Make It

Organization Overview

You Can Make It is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2018, You Can Make It employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. You Can Make It 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 12/2018, You Can Make It generated $520.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $537.0k during the year ending 12/2018. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2018

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDING INTERIM HOUSING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, SOCIAL SERVICES, HOMELESS SERVICES, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND HOUSING IN CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOR THE HOMELESS, POOR AND DISADVANTAGED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

INTERIM HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN & MENS SHELTER - THE THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE SHELTER CARE, HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICE TO ECONOMICALLY DEPRIVED HOMELESS MEN, WOME AND CHILDREN. ALL PROGRAM SERVICES ARE FREE TO THE HOMELESS WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM PUBLIC SUPPORT TO COVER COSTS. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ITS EFFORTS ON NEGLECTED OR ECONOMICALLY-DEPRIVED HOMELESS AND DRUG ABUSERS. IT PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHES AND HOUSING TO THE HOMELESS.IN 2018 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED TWO LOCATIONS FOR ITS 120-BED INTERIM HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES. THE 5052 S LAFLIN ST SITE PROVIDED TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AND SINGLE FATHERS WITH CHILDREN AND THE 5200 S MORGAN ST SITE PROVIDED HOUSING FOR WOMEN WITH CHILDREN. A TOTAL OF 160 FAMILIES WERE SERVED IN THESE TWO FACILITIES OVER THE COURSE OF 2018. ALL THE FAMILIES WERE SETTLED IN PERMANENT OR ALTERNATIVE HOUSING BY THE END OF THE YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Twania Porter
Chairperson
$0
Carol Holmes
Secretary
$0
Jeffery Jones
Co-Chairperson
$0
Martha Keel
Board Member
$0
Tina Jackson
Board Member
$0
Michaela Peterson
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $462,927
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$57,301
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$520,228
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1
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 $520,229

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