Chicago Jobs Council
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Chicago Jobs Council is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $1,557,354 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
29 E Madison St Ste 1700, Chicago, IL, 60602 EIN 36-3293115 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 36.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$1.3M
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
—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 Chicago Jobs Council— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -6% 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 Chicago Jobs Council: 10 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ 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 Chicago Jobs Council— 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 Chicago Jobs Council: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $494KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
-5.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$494K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,557,354▲36.3% | $1,647,859▲12.8% | $1,338,948▼6.3% | $1,833,212▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,142,218▼25.5% | $1,460,813▲1.6% | $1,429,001▼18.2% | $1,548,331▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,532,180▼6.5% | $1,438,306▲6.0% | $1,747,423▲5.2% | $1,990,939▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,638,539▲67.6% | $1,357,397▲4.8% | $1,661,048▲20.4% | $1,728,480▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $977,738▼39.3% | $1,294,811▼7.9% | $1,379,906▼18.7% | $1,434,065▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,611,153▲20.1% | $1,406,461▼4.4% | $1,696,979▲13.7% | $1,811,469▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,341,969▼33.1% | $1,470,585▲27.7% | $1,492,287▼7.9% | $1,586,860▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,006,232▲121% | $1,151,653▲10.8% | $1,620,903▲112% | $1,679,860▲107% | 990 |
| 2016 | $906,602▼15.4% | $1,038,959▼17.4% | $766,324▼14.7% | $811,068▼15.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,071,305▼32.4% | $1,257,620▼5.4% | $898,681▼17.2% | $956,476▼20.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,583,795▲22.7% | $1,329,110▼23.7% | $1,084,996▲30.7% | $1,196,730▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,290,509 | $1,741,736▼19.1% | $830,311▼35.2% | $959,630▼31.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,151,627▲30.3% | $1,281,538▼45.1% | $1,395,582▼42.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,651,803 | $2,332,327 | $2,404,509 | 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 · $3.5M total
18 grants to Chicago Jobs Council totaling $3.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | General operating support. | 2024 | $80,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $100,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | General operating support. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | For general operations., to support policy advocacy efforts that increase access to family-sustaining jobs and remove structural barriers to employment that disproportionately affect people of color. | 2022 | $425,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | For cjc workforce policy and barrier reduction initiative | 2022 | $65,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2022 | $60,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of general operations. in support of the 41st annual meeting celebration, for general operating support, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2021 | $202,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of general operations. in support of the 41st annual meeting celebration, for general operating support, from the searle funds at the chicago community trust. | 2021 | $202,500 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $125,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2021 | $60,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support ccac curriculum, annual meeting celebration, chicago job council's, and general operating support | 2020 | $679,748 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | For general operating support | 2020 | $100,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2020 | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support cjc partnership with cwfa, and general operating support | 2019 | $225,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support employment opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. | 2018 | $416,975 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chicago Jobs Council a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chicago Jobs Council is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3293115, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chicago Jobs Council's EIN?
- Chicago Jobs Council's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3293115.
- How much revenue does Chicago Jobs Council report?
- Chicago Jobs Council reported $1,557,354 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chicago Jobs Council have?
- CharityIndex grades Chicago Jobs Council B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chicago Jobs Council (EIN 36-3293115) 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.