Gary Comer Youth Center
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $6.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 127
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 02/2013
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 45-5399472
Organization Overview
Gary Comer Youth Center, operating under the name Comer Education Campus, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Comer Education Campus employed 127 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Comer Education Campus 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 06/2021, Comer Education Campus generated $6.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.5% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND FUTURES AS WELL-ROUNDED GLOBAL CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN DIVERSE AND ENGAGING PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES URBAN AGRICULTURE AND CULINARY ARTS, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, VISUAL, CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, AND SPORTS, FITNESS AND RECREATION.
SUPPLIED YOUTH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS THROUGH SPECIALLY-DESIGNED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, APPRENTICESHIPS AND JOB-SHADOWING. YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND ATTENDED CAREER EXPLORATION DAYS. SOME CANDIDATES PROGRESSED TO INTERNSHIPS OFFSITE WITH PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS.
THE COMER TO COLLEGE INITIATIVE PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP EACH STUDENT PREPARE FOR, ENROLL, AND GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH EARLY COLLEGE AWARENESS, QUALITY COLLEGE PLANNING AND SUPPORT WHILE STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED IN COLLEGE.
SUPPORT SERVICE FEES CHARGED TO TWO OTHER SMALL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS FOR USE OF GCYC INC'S FINANCE, HR AND IT TEAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rhonda Hopps Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $219,500 |
Alex Requena It Director | 40 | $123,550 | |
Noelle Samuels Center Director (through 10/16/20) | Officer | 40 | $109,704 |
Christine Witnik Controller (through 12/31/20) | 40 | $109,400 | |
Santrice Martin Director Of Advancement | 40 | $100,410 | |
Gregory C Mooney President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $33,476 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $294,158 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,955,169 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,005,811 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,288,614 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $173,287 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,280 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,485 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,433,696 |
| 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. | $352,424 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $352,424 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,957,142 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $270,973 |
| Payroll taxes | $278,072 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,625 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $282,440 |
| Advertising and promotion | $96,152 |
| Office expenses | $37,182 |
| Information technology | $90,199 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,166,975 |
| Travel | $2,324 |
| 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 | $34,886 |
| Insurance | $40,450 |
| All other expenses | $162,617 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,142,401 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $463,609 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $459,702 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,984 |
| 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 | $80,543 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $104,812 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,153,650 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,425 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,258 |
| 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 | $2,500 |
| Total liabilities | $129,183 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $744,993 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $279,474 |
| 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 | $1,153,650 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Gary Comer Youth Center has recieved totaling $657,663.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Builders Initiative Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: PATHWAYS IN GREATER GRAND CROSSING | $250,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Youth Development | $100,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $95,000 |
At&t Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $50,000 |
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | $50,000 |
Vivo Foundation Libertyville, IL PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $35,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Iowa Jag Inc Des Moines, IA | $8,216,251 | $8,843,429 |
Braven Incorporated Chicago, IL | $18,157,055 | $13,085,158 |
Gary Comer Youth Center Chicago, IL | $1,153,650 | $6,433,696 |
Boys And Girls Club Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | $16,863,189 | $11,374,930 |
Life Promotions Inc Appleton, WI | $2,405,715 | $5,603,353 |
Bernies Book Bank Lake Bluff, IL | $3,547,957 | $4,899,035 |
Kingdom House St Louis, MO | $3,626,338 | $5,069,438 |
Gateway Woods Family Services Inc Leo, IN | $1,086,644 | $4,316,744 |
Fishers Soccer Club Inc Noblesville, IN | $3,814,503 | $3,510,504 |
Embarc Inc Chicago, IL | $4,540,107 | $3,839,352 |
A Million Stars Inc St Louis, MO | $6,740,657 | $2,484,208 |
Horizons For Youth Chicago, IL | $2,942,053 | $2,593,417 |