PRIMO CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN

EIN: 362966006 501(c)(3) Education

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$10,357,922
Total Expenses
$9,395,572
Total Assets
$9,742,311
Net Assets
$2,692,251
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
FELICIA BLAKLEY
Phone
7737228333
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PRIMO CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN, founded in 1977, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $10.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $9.4M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

FOR MORE THAN 45 YEARS, PRIMO CENTER HAS EMPOWERED FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,413,246 Revenue: $390,096

INTERIM HOUSING IS SHORT-TERM HOUSING THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, STABLE PLACE FOR FAMILIES WHILE THEY WORK TOWARD A MORE PERMANENT HOME. IT OFFERS SUPPORT SERVICESLIKE CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT...

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INTERIM HOUSING IS SHORT-TERM HOUSING THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, STABLE PLACE FOR FAMILIES WHILE THEY WORK TOWARD A MORE PERMANENT HOME. IT OFFERS SUPPORT SERVICESLIKE CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, PARENT EDUCATION, AND COUNSELINGTO HELP RESIDENTS GET BACK ON THEIR FEET AND TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY TO LONG-TERM HOUSING. SUPPORTS FAMILIES FOR 612 MONTHS, FOCUSING ON STABILITY, SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,753,851 Revenue: $877,014

PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) COMBINES AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS OR FACE BARRIERS TO STABILITY. RESIDENTS...

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PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) COMBINES AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS OR FACE BARRIERS TO STABILITY. RESIDENTS CAN STAY AS LONG AS THEY NEED WHILE RECEIVING HELP IN CASE MANAGEMENT, BUILDING LIFE SKILLS, AND IMPROVING THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING TO REDUCE RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS

Program 3
Expenses: $1,696,315 Revenue: $48,432

TRIAGE HOUSING & DIVERSION SERVICES FOCUSES ON HELPING PEOPLE AVOID ENTERING THE SHELTER SYSTEM WHENEVER POSSIBLE. STAFF WORK QUICKLY WITH SINGLE WOMEN IN CRISIS TO FIND SAFE, IMMEDIATE...

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TRIAGE HOUSING & DIVERSION SERVICES FOCUSES ON HELPING PEOPLE AVOID ENTERING THE SHELTER SYSTEM WHENEVER POSSIBLE. STAFF WORK QUICKLY WITH SINGLE WOMEN IN CRISIS TO FIND SAFE, IMMEDIATE ALTERNATIVESACCESSING SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL HELP, OR CONNECTING TO COMMUNITY RESOURCESSO THEY CAN STAY HOUSED AND STABLE. PRIMO PROVIDES UP TO 40 BEDS FOR FAST-TRACKED HOUSING PLACEMENTS, AND TAILORED ALTERNATIVES TO SHELTER SUCH AS MEDIATION, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND REUNIFICATION SUPPORT. THIS SERVICE IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SINGLE WOME

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,393,725
Program Service Revenue $1,723,551
Investment Income $94,021
Other Revenue $146,625
TOTAL REVENUE $10,357,922

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,197,412
Fundraising Expenses $159,394
Program Expenses $8,550,419
Other Expenses $3,198,160
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,395,572

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,357,922 $9,469,912 +0.1%
Expenses $9,395,572 $8,083,698 +0.2%
Net Income $962,350 $1,386,214 -0.3%
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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
115
Volunteers
75

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
8
$371,362
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
QUINTIN E PRIMO III CO-CHAIRMAIN 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE PRIMO CO-CHAIRMAIN 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
L HEATHER MITCHELL PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE I MILLER CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA ORR WILLIAMS SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE MELTZER CASSEL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HOLMES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PAGLIANO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA SKOLNIK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL PUTNAM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL HARTSHORNE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
FELICIA BLAKLEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - CURRENT 40.00
Officer
$205,078 $0 $205,078
CHRISTINE ACHRE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER-FORMER 40.00
Officer
$60,477 $0 $60,477
CHERYL THOMPSON DIR OF FINANCE/PURCHASING 40.00
Officer
$105,807 $0 $105,807
LASHUNDA BROWN CHIEF QUALITY/IMPACT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$149,367 $0 $149,367
LATANYA GRAY CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$141,194 $0 $141,194
PEGGY NEAL HR MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$104,101 $0 $104,101
RACHELLE HILL COOPER CHIEF COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE 40.00
Highest
$101,983 $0 $101,983
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 $10,357,922 $9,395,572 $9,742,311 $962,350
2024 $9,469,912 $8,083,698 $9,742,832 $1,386,214
2023 $6,533,276 $7,423,193 $8,802,891 $-889,917
2022 $6,496,925 $7,891,109 $4,054,465 $-1,394,184
2021 $8,337,109 $7,966,792 $5,281,489 $370,317
2020 $7,855,498 $6,981,501 $5,426,346 $873,997
2019 $7,580,565 $5,774,395 $3,915,365 $1,806,170
2018 $4,586,402 $4,390,011 $2,779,565 $196,391
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