All Chicago Making Homelessness History
95% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Declining revenue
All Chicago Making Homelessness History is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1999, with $54,915,318 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
651 W Washington Blvd Ste 504, Chicago, IL, 60661 EIN 36-4272272 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$54.9M
▼ 12.7% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2024)
$54.6M
Net assets
$17.5M
Employees
140
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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. For All Chicago Making Homelessness History: 95% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +1% 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 All Chicago Making Homelessness History: 4 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For All Chicago Making Homelessness History: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 All Chicago Making Homelessness History: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To unite our community and resources to provide solutions that ensure the stability of home.
What they do
State homeless prevention program - all chicago administers the illinois department of human services state homeless prevention program for residents of chicago. this program provides rental, mortgage, and utility assistance, approved case management, and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible families. the student emergency fund provides households with immediate rental and financial assistance to prevent a sudden financial setback from becoming a long-term financial crisis. the emergency fund also provides assistance to partner agencies.
Continuum of care - all chicago convenes key stakeholders and drives collaboration to lead chicago's city-wide response to homelessness through the chicago continuum of care (coc). all chicago leads the member agencies through a year-round process of research, evaluation, training, strategic planning, and federal funding applications. all chicago manages the homeless management information system (hmis) database, which maintains data on chicagoans experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness and the services they receive. all chicago also serves as the coordinated entry system lead agency for the coc. this includes assessing people for diversion and housing resources, connecting eligible people to housing, and supporting individuals in locating housing units when prioritized for housing.
Dfss rental assistance program - in partnership with the city of chicago's department of family and support services (dfss), all chicago administers the rental assistance program for chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless.
Contact & location
- Address
- 651 W Washington Blvd Ste 504, Chicago, IL, 60661
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Housing Support Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $54.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.1MNet assets $17.5M
Operating margin
0.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$23.6M
Total liabilities
$6.1M
Net assets
$17.5M
Salaries & benefits
$8.7M
16% of expenses
Board members
19
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,915,318▼12.7% | $54,624,829▼15.0% | $17,475,676▲1.9% | $23,616,318▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $62,933,761▼45.5% | $64,232,761▼42.8% | $17,145,372▼6.4% | $21,090,915▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $115,475,235▲60.2% | $112,208,826▲79.7% | $18,310,912▲19.8% | $23,373,218▼25.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $72,080,478▲193% | $62,452,225▲196% | $15,286,038▲172% | $31,255,730▲170% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,634,819▲158% | $21,094,902▲139% | $5,610,939▲157% | $11,586,831▲201% | 990 |
| 2019 | $9,554,368▲10.3% | $8,820,061▲9.9% | $2,182,540▲57.5% | $3,843,461▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,659,109▲16.5% | $8,022,116▲10.2% | $1,385,414▲81.0% | $3,670,266▲109% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,430,619▲15.1% | $7,281,248▲16.9% | $765,552▲27.9% | $1,755,538▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,456,870▲408% | $6,231,074▲370% | $598,615▲215% | $1,929,231▲679% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,270,008▲17.2% | $1,325,395▲9.1% | -$518,390▼12.0% | $247,612▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,083,372 | $1,214,976▲119% | -$463,003▼752% | $270,098▲218% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $555,429▲6.9% | $70,982▲26.7% | $84,928▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $519,412 | $56,040 | $89,053 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Carolyn Ross — $248,396 (0.45% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Ross | President/ceo | 40 | $248,396 |
| Reginald Allen | Sr Vp of People and Operations | 40 | $163,641 |
| Jennier Grandberry | Vp of Development and Communications | 40 | $139,335 |
| Beth Horwitz | Vp of Strategy and Innovation | 40 | $138,296 |
| Nicole Bahena | Vp of Community Partnerships | 40 | $131,134 |
| Virgilio Guiang | Cfo | 40 | $129,185 |
| Hank Sartin | Director of Communications | 40 | $115,557 |
| Andrea Burke | Director | 1 | — |
| Denis Pierce | Director | 1 | — |
| Felix R Matlock Jr | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Gina Berndt | Chairman | 4 | — |
| Gwendolyn Turner | Director | 1 | — |
| Jackie Taylor Holsten | Director | 1 | — |
| Jim Brandt | Director | 1 | — |
| Joyce Coffee | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathy Ragnar | Director | 1 | — |
| Lauren Allnutt | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Leticia Reyes-nash | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Stone Pritzker | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Hennessy | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Network It Easy Inc | It Services | $199,740 |
| Wellsky Corporation | Hmis System Software | $198,922 |
| The Network Advocating Against Domestic | Coc Consulting | $103,145 |
Grants received · $3.5M total
35 grants to All Chicago Making Homelessness History totaling $3.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $80,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Student emergency fund | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $13,950 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $12,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $5,250 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of all chicago's general operations to coordinate and convene around the issue of housing insecurity and homelessness. | 2022 | $135,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Housing, shelter | 2022 | $101,250 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | For the emergency fund program | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $16,150 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from donor advised funds - operating support | 2022 | $5,200 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support, matching the contribution of linda kallas, pgl retiree. in support of general operations. to support the expedited housing project in advancing systems innovation to address housing insecurity and homelessness in the chicago region. in support of all chicago's general operations to coordinate and convene around the issue of housing insecurity and homelessness. in support of all chicago's general operations to provide a homeless system agency emergency fund in the chicago region. in support of general operations. | 2021 | $537,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support, matching the contribution of linda kallas, pgl retiree. in support of general operations. to support the expedited housing project in advancing systems innovation to address housing insecurity and homelessness in the chicago region. in support of all chicago's general operations to coordinate and convene around the issue of housing insecurity and homelessness. in support of all chicago's general operations to provide a homeless system agency emergency fund in the chicago region. in support of general operations. | 2021 | $537,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Housing, shelter | 2021 | $25,250 |
| Corporation For Supportive Housing | Financial assistance | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,750 |
Grants made · $16.4M in FY2024
51 grants totaling $16.4M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by All Chicago Making Homelessness History →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Family Services | Case management | $1,793,777 |
| Renaissance Social Services Inc | Case management | $1,071,083 |
| Volunteers of America Illinois | Case management | $955,650 |
| A Safe Haven Foundation | Case management | $753,126 |
| First Church of the True Believers In Christ | Case management | $731,260 |
| Sarahs Circle | Case management | $694,153 |
| Facing Forward To End Homelessness | Case management | $649,750 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Case management | $647,792 |
| Fresh Path Inc | Case management | $603,666 |
| The Boulevard of Chicago Inc | Case management | $561,361 |
| Featherfist | Case management | $558,596 |
| Wings Program Inc | Case management | $485,348 |
| Wholistic Alliance | Case management | $411,080 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Case management | $410,803 |
| Inner Voice Incorporated | Case management | $374,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is All Chicago Making Homelessness History a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. All Chicago Making Homelessness History is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4272272, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is All Chicago Making Homelessness History's EIN?
- All Chicago Making Homelessness History's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4272272.
- How much revenue does All Chicago Making Homelessness History report?
- All Chicago Making Homelessness History reported $54,915,318 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of All Chicago Making Homelessness History's spending goes to programs?
- All Chicago Making Homelessness History spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does All Chicago Making Homelessness History have?
- CharityIndex grades All Chicago Making Homelessness History A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does All Chicago Making Homelessness History's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on All Chicago Making Homelessness History's latest Form 990 is $248,396, paid to Carolyn Ross (President/ceo).
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Data for All Chicago Making Homelessness History (EIN 36-4272272) 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.