Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2007, with $562,178 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3508 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623 EIN 26-0907131 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$562K
▲ 23.4% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$459K
Net assets
$848K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp— 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 rating22 mo reserves · +18% 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 Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp: 22 mo reserves · +18% 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 Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3508 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60623
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Adult-Child Mentoring
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $540K (FY2020) to $562K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,458Net assets $848K
Operating margin
18.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$855K
Total liabilities
$7,458
Net assets
$848K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $562,178▲23.4% | $459,451▲67.8% | $847,928 | $855,386▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $455,729▼21.5% | $273,852▼36.3% | $847,928▲27.3% | $886,378▲32.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $580,475▲12.7% | $429,695▲7.5% | $666,051▲19.9% | $667,220▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $515,062▼4.6% | $399,611▲17.6% | $555,293▲26.2% | $556,317▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $539,794 | $339,665 | $439,842 | $496,815 | 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.
Grants received · $193K total
8 grants to Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp totaling $193K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2020 | $17,500 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2019 | $35,000 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2018 | $35,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | North lawndale steam partnership academy | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2016 | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | See attached. | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2015 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0907131, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp's EIN?
- Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0907131.
- How much revenue does Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp report?
- Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp reported $562,178 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp have?
- CharityIndex grades Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chicag0-lawndale Amachi Mentoring Program Lamp (EIN 26-0907131) 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.