Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1975, with $4,151,684 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4750 N Sheridan Rd Ste 200, Chicago, IL, 60640 EIN 51-0137583 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.2M
▲ 51.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$3.7M
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.
B
★★★★
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 Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside— 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 rating17 mo reserves · +35% 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 Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside: 17 mo reserves · +35% 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 Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside— 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 Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2019) to $4.2M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $479KNet assets $3.7M
Operating margin
35.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.2M
Total liabilities
$479K
Net assets
$3.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,151,684▲51.9% | $2,683,508▲24.3% | $3,747,817▲64.4% | $4,227,072▲73.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,733,575▲49.0% | $2,159,589▲1.0% | $2,279,641▲33.7% | $2,430,580▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,834,689▼22.5% | $2,138,633▲43.3% | $1,705,655▼15.2% | $1,918,419▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,368,084▲61.1% | $1,492,196▲10.1% | $2,011,485▲77.1% | $2,041,932▲72.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,470,077▲45.3% | $1,355,082▲22.1% | $1,135,597▲11.3% | $1,180,944▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,011,454 | $1,109,878 | $1,020,602 | $1,209,398 | 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 · $1.7M total
21 grants to Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside totaling $1.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem | Community contribution | 2024 | $168,476 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $25,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2023 | $260,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $55,580 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support of gapa activities for time period of july-september 2022, support of gapa activities during the months of january - march 2023, $13,770: support of gapa activities for time period of october-december 2022; $37,500: support for communications assistance to the coalition from rudd communications; $22,054: salary support for the past gapa coordinator, general operating fund, support of gapa activities during the months of april - june 2023 | 2022 | $196,701 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2022 | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2021 | $200,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support of gapa work for july and august. support of gapa activity from september - december 2021, general operating support. support of gapa activities for time period of april - june 2022. support of gapa activities completed during the months of january - march 2022 | 2021 | $74,435 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support of gapa work for july and august. support of gapa activity from september - december 2021, general operating support. support of gapa activities for time period of april - june 2022. support of gapa activities completed during the months of january - march 2022 | 2021 | $74,435 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support grassroots alliance for police accountability work | 2020 | $70,747 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equality, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $6,475 |
| Illinois Coalition For Immigrant and Refugee Rights | Immigrant & refugees assistance | 2019 | $42,496 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0137583, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside's EIN?
- Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0137583.
- How much revenue does Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside report?
- Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside reported $4,151,684 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside have?
- CharityIndex grades Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Organizing Neighborhoods For Equality Northside (EIN 51-0137583) 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.