I Am Able Center For Family Development
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
I Am Able Center For Family Development is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1993, with $2,253,095 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3410 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, 60624 EIN 36-3861251 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.3M
▼ 4.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.3M
Net assets
$778K
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 I Am Able Center For Family Development— 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 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 I Am Able Center For Family Development: 4 mo reserves · -1% 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 I Am Able Center For Family Development— 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 I Am Able Center For Family Development: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.2M (FY2020) to $2.3M (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $322KNet assets $778K
Operating margin
-1.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$322K
Net assets
$778K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,253,095▼4.0% | $2,275,831▼3.5% | $778,168▼2.8% | $1,100,337▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,347,372▼16.1% | $2,357,581▼12.6% | $800,914▼1.3% | $1,050,442▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,798,972▲29.8% | $2,697,562▲23.9% | $811,121▲16.8% | $954,278▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,156,447 | $2,177,048 | $694,469 | $975,751 | 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 · $847K total
23 grants to I Am Able Center For Family Development totaling $847K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Family | 2024 | $86,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $86,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2023 | $57,000 |
| Tyndale House Ministries | General program support | 2023 | $8,600 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $76,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $76,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2022 | $32,098 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of i am able's general operations to provide access to behavioral health, particularly to youth and families impacted by trauma. | 2021 | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of i am able's general operations to provide access to behavioral health, particularly to youth and families impacted by trauma. | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2021 | $17,698 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Sponsorship | 2021 | $5,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2020 | $75,000 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2020 | $27,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support families and individuals with life-changing clinical counseling, educational, and wellness services | 2020 | $20,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2019 | $50,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is I Am Able Center For Family Development a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. I Am Able Center For Family Development is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3861251, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is I Am Able Center For Family Development's EIN?
- I Am Able Center For Family Development's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3861251.
- How much revenue does I Am Able Center For Family Development report?
- I Am Able Center For Family Development reported $2,253,095 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does I Am Able Center For Family Development have?
- CharityIndex grades I Am Able Center For Family Development C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for I Am Able Center For Family Development (EIN 36-3861251) 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.