Institute For Community Empowerment
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Institute For Community Empowerment is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1993, with $276,296 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
5760 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, 60634 EIN 36-3788073 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$276K
▼ 2.6% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2023)
$343K
Net assets
$243K
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+
—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 Institute For Community Empowerment— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -24% 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 Institute For Community Empowerment: 8 mo reserves · -24% margin earns a C+ 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 Institute For Community Empowerment— 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 Institute For Community Empowerment: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5760 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, 60634
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Government & Public Administration
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $244K (FY2020) to $276K (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $12KNet assets $243K
Operating margin
-24.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$254K
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$243K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $276,296▼2.6% | $342,690▲26.2% | $242,522▼21.5% | $254,374▼20.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $283,626▼32.1% | $271,458▲14.8% | $308,915▲4.1% | $319,328▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $417,899▲71.2% | $236,465▲11.0% | $296,747▲184% | $307,474▲128% | 990 |
| 2020 | $244,138 | $213,049 | $104,338 | $134,783 | 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 · $1.2M total
11 grants to Institute For Community Empowerment totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | To pay fees and expenses of the alford group in connection with the campaign for the coalition to save our mental health centers | 2024 | $39,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $39,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $39,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of phase one implementation of three expanded mental health services programs in south and west side community areas. | 2021 | $250,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | In support of phase one implementation of three expanded mental health services programs in south and west side community areas. | 2021 | $250,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $39,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. purpose | 2019 | $40,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2017 | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | See attached. | 2016 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Institute For Community Empowerment a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Institute For Community Empowerment is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3788073, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Institute For Community Empowerment's EIN?
- Institute For Community Empowerment's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3788073.
- How much revenue does Institute For Community Empowerment report?
- Institute For Community Empowerment reported $276,296 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Institute For Community Empowerment have?
- CharityIndex grades Institute For Community Empowerment C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Institute For Community Empowerment (EIN 36-3788073) 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.