Citizen Action-illinois Chapter
501(c)(4)Civil Rights
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Citizen Action-illinois Chapter is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1999, with $532,804 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2229 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60608 EIN 36-4163480 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$533K
▲ 8.1% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$461K
Net assets
$291K
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 Citizen Action-illinois Chapter— 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 rating8 mo reserves · +13% 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 Citizen Action-illinois Chapter: 8 mo reserves · +13% 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 Citizen Action-illinois Chapter— 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 Citizen Action-illinois Chapter: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2229 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60608
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.7M (FY2013) to $533K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $291K
Operating margin
13.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$305K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$291K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $532,804▲8.1% | $461,496▼0.8% | $291,153▲32.4% | $305,360▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $492,883▲22.7% | $465,057▲8.5% | $219,845▲8.8% | $241,549▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $401,761▼10.7% | $428,742▲13.4% | $202,019▼7.8% | $223,886▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $449,854▼6.7% | $378,246▼24.0% | $219,000▲48.6% | $236,638▲43.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $482,333▼2.4% | $497,944▲12.6% | $147,392▼17.2% | $164,477▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $494,437▼39.7% | $442,330▼41.7% | $178,002▲52.3% | $187,465▲37.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $820,410▲60.0% | $759,117▲67.0% | $116,867▲110% | $136,709▲108% | 990 |
| 2017 | $512,673▼21.6% | $454,557▼30.0% | $55,574▲2286% | $65,667▲127% | 990 |
| 2016 | $653,741▲0.4% | $649,324▼9.6% | -$2,542▲86.6% | $28,988▼51.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $651,392▼61.4% | $717,891▼60.0% | -$18,994▼140% | $59,587▼52.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,687,560▼38.2% | $1,795,845▼31.8% | $47,505▼69.5% | $125,407▼51.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,728,770 | $2,633,320▲147% | $155,790▲158% | $258,123▲59.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,067,226▲24.0% | $60,340▼49.2% | $161,694▼45.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $860,441 | $118,760 | $295,184 | 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 · $96K total
6 grants to Citizen Action-illinois Chapter totaling $96K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Workers of America Afl-cio Clc | General support | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Health | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Health | 2017 | $25,000 |
| Communications Workers of America Afl-cio Clc | General support | 2016 | $5,350 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees | General support | 2014 | $20,000 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees | General support | 2014 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Citizen Action-illinois Chapter a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Citizen Action-illinois Chapter is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4163480, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is Citizen Action-illinois Chapter's EIN?
- Citizen Action-illinois Chapter's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4163480.
- How much revenue does Citizen Action-illinois Chapter report?
- Citizen Action-illinois Chapter reported $532,804 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Citizen Action-illinois Chapter have?
- CharityIndex grades Citizen Action-illinois Chapter B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Citizen Action-illinois Chapter (EIN 36-4163480) 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.