Friends Of The Children - Chicago

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Children - Chicago is located in Evanston, IL. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Friends Of The Children - Chicago employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Children - Chicago 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 08/2022, Friends Of The Children - Chicago generated $3.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 28.0% per year over the past 4 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN IS A PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM HELPING THE CHILDREN FACING THE GREATEST RISK FACTORS DEVELOP THE RELATIONSHIPS, GOALS AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, ABUSE AND VIOLENCE AND CHANGE THEIR LIFE'S TRAJECTORY. WE WORK WITH CHILDREN STARTING IN KINDERGARTEN AND STAY WITH THEM THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION - NO MATTER WHAT. EACH CHILD IS PAIRED WITH A "FRIEND" (A SALARIED, TRAINED, PROFESSIONAL, FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN) AND THEY SPEND 4 HOURS A WEEK TOGETHER 1:1 - IN SCHOOL, AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

YOUTH IN THE FRIENDS PROGRAM FACE CONSIDERABLE CHALLENGES, INCLUDING PLACEMENT IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS, HOMELESSNESS, HUNGER, AND DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO AND QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE. DESPITE THESE BARRIERS, PROGRAM YOUTH ENTER ADULTHOOD WITH STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR CONTINUING ACHIEVEMENT: NATIONALLY 83% GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL OR EARN A GED, 93% AVOID THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND 98% AVOID TEEN PARENTING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Taal Hasak-Lowy
Executive Director
$142,400
Stacey Williams
Board Chair
$0
Jeannie Affelder
Vice Chair
$0
Elayne Granger
Secretary
$0
Kirstin Wells
Treasurer
$0
Tom Abrahamson
Immediate Past Chair
$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$3,844,801
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,770
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,844,801
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,634
Net Income from Fundraising Events $208
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,843,379

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Friends Of The Children - Chicago has recieved totaling $416,564.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Invest For Kids Inc

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: To aid their exempt purpose

$190,000
Impactassets Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$85,000
Friends Of The Children - National Office

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: CHAPTER SUPPORT

$45,701
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$29,900
John Buck Company Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$26,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$21,898
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