Kenwood-oakland Community Organization
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kenwood-oakland Community Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1968, with $5,221,878 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4321 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL, 60653 EIN 36-2598637 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2023)
$5.2M
▲ 63.1% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.5M
Net assets
$2.7M
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 Kenwood-oakland Community Organization— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +33% 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 Kenwood-oakland Community Organization: 9 mo reserves · +33% 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 Kenwood-oakland Community Organization— 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 Kenwood-oakland Community Organization: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4321 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL, 60653
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $5.2M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.7MNet assets $2.7M
Operating margin
32.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5M
Total liabilities
$1.7M
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,221,878▲63.1% | $3,517,464▲1.9% | $2,749,401▲83.8% | $4,497,702▲147% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,201,781▲5.1% | $3,450,205▲23.6% | $1,496,183▼14.2% | $1,824,596▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,046,693▲29.2% | $2,791,767▲46.9% | $1,744,244▲17.1% | $2,074,323▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,357,632▲14.0% | $1,899,950▲28.0% | $1,489,318▲44.4% | $1,899,192▲39.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,068,838▲55.6% | $1,484,175▲14.9% | $1,031,636▲131% | $1,361,715▲124% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,329,789▲24.1% | $1,292,103▲5.7% | $446,973▼45.0% | $608,228▼40.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,071,444▲13.1% | $1,222,881▲40.4% | $812,639 | $1,023,157 | 990 |
| 2015 | $947,293▼23.4% | $870,982▼40.0% | $0 | $0 | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,236,714▲14.8% | $1,451,386▲29.7% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,077,380 | $1,118,670▲19.2% | $669,276▼5.8% | $826,249▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $938,466▲31.5% | $710,565▲26.3% | $892,088▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $713,420▼20.2% | $562,706▼19.6% | $742,091▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $893,719▲27.1% | $699,794▼14.0% | $888,127▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $703,147 | $813,771 | $1,022,555 | 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 · $7.3M total
68 grants to Kenwood-oakland Community Organization totaling $7.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $240,945 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $219,200 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2024 | $110,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | General operating support. | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of journey for justice alliance | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $2,001,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2023 | $217,908 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of journey for justice alliance | 2023 | $200,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2023 | $112,500 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2023 | $55,000 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support, as recommended by philip and eli kaplan | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2022 | $223,027 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kenwood-oakland Community Organization a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kenwood-oakland Community Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2598637, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kenwood-oakland Community Organization's EIN?
- Kenwood-oakland Community Organization's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2598637.
- How much revenue does Kenwood-oakland Community Organization report?
- Kenwood-oakland Community Organization reported $5,221,878 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kenwood-oakland Community Organization have?
- CharityIndex grades Kenwood-oakland Community Organization C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kenwood-oakland Community Organization (EIN 36-2598637) 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.