Leadership Greater Chicago Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Leadership Greater Chicago Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $2,203,387 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
303 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601 EIN 36-3293207 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.2M
▼ 7.4% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.3M
Net assets
$4.2M
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 Leadership Greater Chicago Inc— 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 rating22 mo reserves · -3% 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 Leadership Greater Chicago Inc: 22 mo reserves · -3% 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 Leadership Greater Chicago Inc— 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 Leadership Greater Chicago Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 303 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Leadership Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2013) to $2.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $467KNet assets $4.2M
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.7M
Total liabilities
$467K
Net assets
$4.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,203,387▼7.4% | $2,280,064▼3.7% | $4,197,183▲9.3% | $4,664,177▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,380,653▼21.6% | $2,368,669▲34.8% | $3,838,329▲8.2% | $4,183,225▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,036,444▲31.1% | $1,757,555▲17.5% | $3,547,927▲39.4% | $3,720,417▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,316,739▲20.5% | $1,495,469▼15.2% | $2,544,338▲73.9% | $2,863,395▲48.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,922,718▲14.5% | $1,763,824▲14.8% | $1,462,699▲9.8% | $1,925,289▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,679,730▲23.6% | $1,536,406▲13.4% | $1,332,090▲7.9% | $1,809,137▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,359,245▲6.2% | $1,355,304▲4.0% | $1,234,173▲2.2% | $1,534,365▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,279,566▼5.6% | $1,303,587▲2.2% | $1,207,231▲8.3% | $1,407,964▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,355,648▲6.9% | $1,275,515▼3.6% | $1,114,696▲5.4% | $1,325,708▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,268,133▲2.2% | $1,323,037▲19.3% | $1,057,433▼9.6% | $1,096,723▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,240,808 | $1,109,209▲14.3% | $1,170,192▲23.8% | $1,199,163▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $970,730▼1.1% | $945,449▲11.5% | $994,712▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $981,264▲11.7% | $848,163▼7.5% | $881,641▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $878,874 | $916,607 | $935,695 | 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 · $1.9M total
54 grants to Leadership Greater Chicago Inc totaling $1.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $35,110 |
| Advocate Health Care Network | Support exempt mission | 2024 | $8,900 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,708 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $58,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Sponsorships | 2023 | $34,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Mission support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $13,680 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,750 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support, support for lgc annual appeal class challenge, class of 2007 contribution, in support of the 2022 leadership series: all hands on deck, in support of the daniel burnham fellowhip | 2022 | $56,750 |
| Advocate Aurora Health Inc | Support exempt mission | 2022 | $35,000 |
| American Medical Association | All hands on deck leadership series sponsorship | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Depaul University | General support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Support exempt mission | 2022 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Leadership Greater Chicago Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leadership Greater Chicago Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3293207, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leadership Greater Chicago Inc's EIN?
- Leadership Greater Chicago Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3293207.
- How much revenue does Leadership Greater Chicago Inc report?
- Leadership Greater Chicago Inc reported $2,203,387 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Leadership Greater Chicago Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Leadership Greater Chicago Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Leadership Greater Chicago Inc (EIN 36-3293207) 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.