Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 06/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 51-0189264
Organization Overview
Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc 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 12/2021, Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SECURE RACIAL EQUITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EQUITABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING - WE WORK WITH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS AND COALITIONS IN COMMUNITIES MOST AFFECTED BY POVERTY, RACIAL DISPARITIES, GENTRIFICATION, AND DISPLACEMENT. OUR INVOLVEMENT HELPS COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED FIND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO SECURE INVESTMENTS IN, AND COMMITMENTS TO, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, LOCAL HIRING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. WE ALSO PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO GROUPS ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY ZONING BOARDS, COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS, AND USING OTHER APPROACHES TO ENSURE THAT THE DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IS RESPONSIVE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND DESIRES. OUR HOUSING GROUP WORKS TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO FAIR, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES.
EDUCATION EQUITY - OUR EDUCATION EQUITY TEAM PROTECTS AND PROMOTES ACCESS TO EDUCATION BY ADDRESSING THE INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS THAT DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACT HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. OUR METHODS INCLUDE EMPOWERING AND BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, ADVOCATING FOR SYSTEMIC REFORMS, AND PROVIDING DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS AT RISK OF LOSING ACCESS TO EDUCATION DUE TO RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, HARSH DISCIPLINE, RE-ENROLLMENT BARRIERS, OR INVOLVEMENT IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
VOTING RIGHTS AND CIVIC EMPOWERMENT - OUR VOTING RIGHTS AND CIVIC EMPOWERMENT WORK IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR ALL CITIZENS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY DISENFRANCHISED OR UNDERREPRESENTED, IN THE ELECTION PROCESS AND CIVIC DECISION MAKING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bonnie Allen Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $150,600 |
Aneel Chablani Advocacy Director | 40 | $138,100 | |
Oi Eng-Crandus CFO | 40 | $128,100 | |
Julie Justicz Chief Strategy Off | 40 | $128,100 | |
Jos Behar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren M Loew President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $280,625 |
| Fundraising events | $382,622 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $608,833 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,163,058 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,435,138 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $86,037 |
| Investment income | $14,526 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,546 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$75,930 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,470,113 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $75,000 |
| 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. | $150,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,710 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,561,074 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $127,462 |
| Payroll taxes | $130,788 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $470 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,355 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $88,139 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,100 |
| Office expenses | $43,913 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $222,473 |
| Travel | $8,635 |
| 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 | $352 |
| Insurance | $19,046 |
| All other expenses | $898 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,476,540 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,764 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $398,954 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $476,637 |
| 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 | $26,312 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $618 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,251,421 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,467 |
| Total assets | $2,236,173 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,361 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,000 |
| 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 | $42,725 |
| Total liabilities | $151,086 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,532,141 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $552,946 |
| 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 | $2,236,173 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc has awarded $75,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Bloomington, IL PURPOSE: Program Support | $25,000 |
BLACKS IN GREEN PURPOSE: Program Support | $25,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Program Support | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc has recieved totaling $632,049.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robert R Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: VOTING RIGHTS AND CIVIC EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION EQUALITY | $150,000 |
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $150,000 |
Alphawood Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
Chicago Bar Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & PROJECT SUPPORT | $65,000 |
Square One Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
Sidley Austin Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Thomas More Society Chicago, IL | $6,502,087 | $14,199,001 |
Shriver Center On Poverty Law Chicago, IL | $6,414,739 | $5,402,017 |
Legal Aid Society Inc Louisville, KY | $4,177,764 | $5,157,827 |
Legal Aid Society Of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $5,196,321 | $4,063,190 |
Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty Inc Milwaukee, WI | $6,156,366 | $4,665,104 |
Liberty Justice Center Chicago, IL | $4,208,569 | $6,289,778 |
Public Interest Legal Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,883,908 | $3,433,600 |
Business And Professional People For The Public Interest Chicago, IL | $13,543,972 | $3,404,355 |
Lawyers Committee For Better Housing Chicago, IL | $2,020,202 | $3,116,718 |
Latino Policy Forum Chicago, IL | $3,384,314 | $3,736,734 |
Chicago Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc Chicago, IL | $2,236,173 | $2,470,113 |
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,828,966 | $2,328,660 |