Community Desk Chicago is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Desk Chicago is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN COLLABORATION WITH HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED AND DIVESTED COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPERS INITIATIVE (NDI) - REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFITS. THE PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY OPERATING IN THE ENGLEWOOD, SOUTH SHORE AND HUMBOLDT PARK COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT VEHICLES (CIV) - COMMERCIAL SHARED OWNERSHIP MODELS TO POOL CAPITAL RESOURCES TO ACQUIRE AND JOINTLY OWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSETS. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SUPPORTS PROJECTS ACROSS THE CITY OF CHICAGO.
CORRIDORLIVE! - COMPREHENSIVE REDEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS TO INCREASE LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS. THE PILOT PROGRAM IS TARGETING CORRIDORS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ja'net Defell President And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $34,904 |
Torrence Moore Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Ash Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kirby Burkholder Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lance Dorn Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Paula Mccaleb Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| 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 | $2,000,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,000,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $192,751 |
| Investment income | $34 |
| 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 | $2,194,282 |
| 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. | $34,904 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,836 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,399 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,671 |
| Fees for services: Management | $110,742 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $41,279 |
| Office expenses | $11,998 |
| Information technology | $4,204 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $9,971 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,271 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,993 |
| Insurance | $702 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $246,251 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,328 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,200,034 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $640,000 |
| 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 | $13,437 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $173,899 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,127,698 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $78,533 |
| 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 | $101,134 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $179,667 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $835,293 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,112,738 |
| 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 | $2,127,698 |