Chicago Help Initiative
- Assets
- $477.7k
- Revenue
- $412.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 09/2011
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 45-2542979
Organization Overview
Chicago Help Initiative is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2011. 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 06/2023, Chicago Help Initiative employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Help Initiative 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 06/2023, Chicago Help Initiative generated $412.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $354.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE (CHI) IS A CONSORTIUM OF BUSINESS, RESIDENTIAL, RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL SERVICES, INSTITUTIONAL AND VOLUNTEER LEADERS STRIVING TO PROMOTE AN ATMOSPHERE OF DIGNITY AND COMPASSION TOWARD THOSE IN NEED B PROVIDING ACCESS TO FOOD, HEALTH SERVICES, SHELTER AND EMPLOYMENT. CHI WORKS TO EDUCATE LOCAL BUSINESS AND RESIDENTS AS TO HOW THEY CAN HELP EASE THE PLIGHT OF THE HOMELESS, DISADVANTAGED AND OUT OF WORK INDIVIDUALS AND IMPROVE THEIR WELL-BEING, SELF ESTEEM AND PRODUCTIVITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WEDNESDAY DINNERS:EACH WEDNESDAY A NUTRITIOUS MEAL IS PROVIDED TO GUESTS AT A DINING HALL. THE MEALS ARE DONATED BY LOCAL AREA RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, BUSINESS, BOARD MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE LESS FORTUNATE THAN THEMSELVES. THE WEEKLY MEALS ARE SERVED IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE BY A HOST OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSURE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR THE GUESTS. IN ADDITION TO THE HOT MEALS SERVED, WE PUT TOGETHER BAG MEALS FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED IN THE DINING HALL BECAUSE OF FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS. A TYPICAL CHI MEAL WILL INCLUDE GUEST SPEAKERS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT OR GAME NIGHTS. GUEST SPEAKERS PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT MATTERS OF INTEREST TO OUR CLIENTS. GUESTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY AGENCIES PRESENT AT THE MEALS. APPROXIMATELY 18,500 MEALS WERE SERVED DURING WEDNESDAY DINNERS.
HOLIDAY GIFTS PROGRAM: EVERY CHRISTMAS, THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE PROVIDES GIFT CARDS FOR THE GUESTS WE SERVE, FOCUSED ON THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMS. ARE NOT ALONE AND THAT THEY ARE PART OF A COMMUNITY. FOR SOME OF OUR GUESTS, IT CAN BE THE ONLY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THEIR VALUE OVER THIS HOLIDAY PERIOD.
DOCUMENTARY: THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE AND IN MY BROTHERS SHOES JOINTLY PRODUCED A DOCUMENTARY SHOWING THE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND APPROACH OF THE CHICAGO HELP INITIATIVE. THE CORE PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENTARY IS TO SHOW THE POSITIVE IMPACT THAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED FOR EVERYONE WHEN MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS ARE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND HUMANITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Stathopoulos Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Marge Sondler Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Thomas Morrisey Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Robert Thomas Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Claude Battat Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Paul Bryant Director | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $406,669 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,028 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $406,669 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,230 |
| 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 | $412,899 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $67,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,100 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $87,032 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,188 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,783 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,938 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,704 |
| Information technology | $2,170 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,123 |
| Travel | $3,813 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $25,588 |
| Total functional expenses | $354,517 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,360 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $463,364 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3 |
| Total assets | $477,727 |
| 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 | $5,684 |
| Total liabilities | $5,684 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $472,043 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $477,727 |