Northwest Side Housing Center
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Northwest Side Housing Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2005, with $3,289,504 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
5233 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL, 60639 EIN 20-1413891 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.3M
▼ 26.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.2M
Net assets
$278K
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.
D
—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 Northwest Side Housing Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -29% 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 Northwest Side Housing Center: 1 mo reserves · -29% margin earns a D 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 Northwest Side Housing Center— 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 Northwest Side Housing Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5233 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL, 60639
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Personal Social Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $890K (FY2013) to $3.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.5MNet assets $278K
Operating margin
-28.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.8M
Total liabilities
$3.5M
Net assets
$278K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,289,504▼26.9% | $4,231,677▼29.6% | $278,262▲540% | $3,750,266▲66.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,500,209▼27.6% | $6,010,162▼2.1% | -$63,282▼104% | $2,247,265▼20.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,215,333▲39.8% | $6,136,902▲46.5% | $1,678,613▲3.0% | $2,841,005▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,446,523▲21.3% | $4,188,525▲39.4% | $1,629,400▲4.2% | $2,986,371▲40.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,666,203▲74.8% | $3,005,558▲36.8% | $1,564,082▲73.1% | $2,126,211▲45.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,097,937▲5.7% | $2,196,369▲21.3% | $903,437▼4.1% | $1,459,659▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,984,902▲38.9% | $1,810,296▲32.6% | $941,869▲22.8% | $1,477,840▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,428,555▲11.6% | $1,364,810▲10.9% | $767,263▲9.1% | $1,341,048▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,280,255▼0.1% | $1,230,330▼4.8% | $703,518▲7.6% | $1,249,720▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,280,930▲7.3% | $1,291,691▲15.6% | $653,593▼1.6% | $1,231,698▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,193,462▲34.1% | $1,117,745▲20.3% | $664,354▲79.6% | $1,038,351▲180% | 990 |
| 2013 | $889,965 | $929,019▲53.1% | $369,837▼9.6% | $370,930▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $606,649▲48.5% | $408,891▲29.0% | $414,808▲30.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $408,625▲24.0% | $316,944▲41.1% | $316,944▲41.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $329,476 | $224,580 | $224,580 | 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 · $5.0M total
56 grants to Northwest Side Housing Center totaling $5.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Unidosus | Grants | 2023 | $203,545 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Safety Council | Purpose of grant assistance: develop and maintain micro-mobility pathways for pedestrians, bicyclists and others through chicago community housing. | 2023 | $12,118 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2023 | $8,750 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Nonprofit fellowship participation | 2023 | $6,750 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support for the northwest side community development corporation, project support for chicago's northwest home equity assurance program operated by northwest side housing center, northwest equity assurance program, and supported by depaul university's institute for housing studies. | 2022 | $225,000 |
| Unidosus | Grants | 2022 | $209,696 |
| National Safety Council | To develop and maintain micro-mobility pathways for pedestrians, bicyclists and others through chicago community housing. | 2022 | $120,381 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | For general operation support | 2022 | $50,000 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2022 | $13,500 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2022 | $12,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Northwest Side Housing Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Northwest Side Housing Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1413891, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Northwest Side Housing Center's EIN?
- Northwest Side Housing Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1413891.
- How much revenue does Northwest Side Housing Center report?
- Northwest Side Housing Center reported $3,289,504 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Northwest Side Housing Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Northwest Side Housing Center D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Northwest Side Housing Center (EIN 20-1413891) 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.