A Long Walk Home
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Long Walk Home is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2003, with $1,670,839 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
917 W Washington Blvd Unit 228, Chicago, IL, 60607 EIN 30-0053613 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▼ 33.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$2.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Long Walk Home— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · +21% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Long Walk Home: 26 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Long Walk Home— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Long Walk Home: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 917 W Washington Blvd Unit 228, Chicago, IL, 60607
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $79K (FY2010) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25KNet assets $2.9M
Operating margin
21.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$25K
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,670,839▼33.2% | $1,314,218▼4.7% | $2,853,307▲14.2% | $2,878,757▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,502,163▲158% | $1,378,985▲47.9% | $2,498,334▲79.5% | $2,517,816▲79.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $970,075▼16.7% | $932,496▲56.6% | $1,392,061▲2.8% | $1,402,064▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,165,231▲28.7% | $595,596▲50.5% | $1,354,482▲67.3% | $1,367,656▲65.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $905,107▲61.7% | $395,778▼16.9% | $809,565▲170% | $825,227▲157% | 990 |
| 2019 | $559,647▲0.1% | $476,299▼1.4% | $300,236▲38.4% | $321,669▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $558,979▲18.2% | $482,947▲29.8% | $216,888▲54.0% | $264,156▲82.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $473,028▲58.9% | $372,049▲28.3% | $140,856▲253% | $144,782▲210% | 990 |
| 2016 | $297,763▲13.7% | $289,934▲16.5% | $39,877▲24.4% | $46,752▲33.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $261,802▲2.9% | $248,861▼9.8% | $32,048▲67.7% | $34,969▲79.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $254,494▼10.8% | $275,854▲3.4% | $19,107▼50.6% | $19,491▼53.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $285,359 | $266,859▲3.5% | $38,667▲91.7% | $41,921▲108% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $257,853▲73.9% | $20,167▼38.1% | $20,167▼38.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | $154,149▲96.1% | $148,242▲141% | $32,583▲22.1% | $32,816▲23.0% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $78,592 | $61,527 | $26,676 | $26,676 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.2M total
27 grants to A Long Walk Home totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Arts, culture & humanities, civil rights, social action & advocacy, human services | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $37,785 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $300,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $39,774 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,350 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $44,098 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2021 | $600,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $103,294 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Contribution to the girl/friends leadership institute | 2021 | $18,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Contribution to the girl/friends leadership institute | 2021 | $18,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2021 | $8,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,693 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Long Walk Home a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Long Walk Home is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 30-0053613, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Long Walk Home's EIN?
- A Long Walk Home's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 30-0053613.
- How much revenue does A Long Walk Home report?
- A Long Walk Home reported $1,670,839 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Long Walk Home have?
- CharityIndex grades A Long Walk Home B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Long Walk Home (EIN 30-0053613) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.