CONNECTIONS FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN

EIN: 362950380 501(c)(3) Human Services

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$5,378,713
Total Expenses
$5,032,267
Total Assets
$6,540,616
Net Assets
$6,231,465
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
HILLARY DOUIN
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CONNECTIONS FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $5.0M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

CAWC IS COMMITTED TO ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. USING A SELF-HELP, EMPOWERMENT APPROACH, WE PROVIDE A SHELTER FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, AND A 24-HOUR HOTLINE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WE WORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION, SERVICE COLLABORATION, AND INSTITUTIONAL ADVOCACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,211,658

FOUNDED IN 1979, GREENHOUSE SHELTER IS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR 300 ADULTS AND CHILDREN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE 23-HOUR HOTLINE FOR MORE THAN 3,000 CALLERS COUNSELING, LEGAL...

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FOUNDED IN 1979, GREENHOUSE SHELTER IS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR 300 ADULTS AND CHILDREN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE 23-HOUR HOTLINE FOR MORE THAN 3,000 CALLERS COUNSELING, LEGAL ADVOCACY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, REFERRALS AND INFORMATION, FAMILY TRAUMA THERAPY AND HOUSING ASSITANCE, SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL LANGUAGES.

Program 2
Expenses: $477,488

SINCE 2000 HUMBOLDT PARK OUTREACH PROGRAM HPOP HAS OFFERED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUTREACH AND WALK-IN/BY APPOINTMNET BILINGUAL SERVICES FOR 350 INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP...

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SINCE 2000 HUMBOLDT PARK OUTREACH PROGRAM HPOP HAS OFFERED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUTREACH AND WALK-IN/BY APPOINTMNET BILINGUAL SERVICES FOR 350 INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, LEGAL ADVOCACY, FAMILY TRAUMA THERAPY, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY. HPOP SERVES APPROXIMATELY 350 ADULTS AND CHILDREN

Program 3
Expenses: $192,979

HAYMARKET CENTER IS A COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL AND DRUG TTEATMENT PROGRAM AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST CENTERS OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTY. CAWC STAFF PROVIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATON AND CORE DOMESTIC...

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HAYMARKET CENTER IS A COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL AND DRUG TTEATMENT PROGRAM AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST CENTERS OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTY. CAWC STAFF PROVIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATON AND CORE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVCIES TO HAYMARKET RESIDENTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO CONDUCTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAININGS WITH ALL HAYMARKEY STAFF TO ENSURE THEY ARE ABLE TO MEET ALL RESIDENTS PSYCHOSOCIAL AND REHABILITATIVE NEEDS,

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,139,641
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $67,665
Other Revenue $171,407
TOTAL REVENUE $5,378,713

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,561,851
Fundraising Expenses $763,576
Program Expenses $3,405,452
Other Expenses $1,470,416
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,032,267

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,378,713 $6,063,085 -0.1%
Expenses $5,032,267 $5,285,664 0.0%
Net Income $346,446 $777,421 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
55
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$466,734
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
1
$184,837
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHANIE LOVE-PATTERSON FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Officer Key Emp
$184,837 $0 $184,837
KESHA MARIE-LARKINS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 040.00
Officer Highest
$144,823 $0 $144,823
BEATRIS BURGOS SHELTER DIRECTOR 040.00
Officer Highest
$137,074 $0 $137,074
KATE GOSSE VICE-PRESIDENT 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA BROWN DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE CARRAWAY DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL HUGHES DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DAVID LEVINE VICE-PRESIDENT 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR VIRGIL REED SECRETARY 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADA DOLPH PRESIDENT 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL JENKINS DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORDELIA POTTINGER-WALTERS DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA HAYNES DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GIANNE JAMES DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $5,378,713 $5,032,267 $6,540,616 $346,446
2023 $6,063,085 $5,285,664 $6,000,104 $777,421
2022 $4,234,547 $3,835,185 $5,187,025 $399,362
2021 $3,763,269 $2,587,468 $4,707,942 $1,175,801
2020 $2,427,865 $2,238,825 $3,761,527 $189,040
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