Chicago, IL
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Law Center for Better Housing, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $5.2M left a modest 6% surplus.
To promote the rights of renters to safe, accessible, and affordable housing on a non-discriminatory basis through education, outreach, supportive services, advocacy, and legal representation.
Tenants Advocacy Program provides a trusted advocate for renters in and out of court, and incorporates all of the services LCBH provides directly for tenants as a continuum of services and...
Tenants Advocacy Program provides a trusted advocate for renters in and out of court, and incorporates all of the services LCBH provides directly for tenants as a continuum of services and care.*Legal representation for eviction defense (non-foreclosure)*Legal representation for renters living in foreclosed buildings *Representation without litigation-legal counsel and negotiations outside of court*Pro Bono support-LCBH volunteer and intern program to increase direct service capacity*Foreclosure Counseling-assistance to renters who are living or believe they are living in a foreclosed building*Supportive Services to help LCBH clients most vulnerable to homelessness achieve housing stability*Brief services and Pro Se help-assistance with renter self-representation*Legal information provided by chatbot at rentervention.com
Affordable Housing Preservation (AHPP) helps preserve vitality and affordability in Chicago's neighborhoods through legal services to assist renters and community-based organizations in their efforts...
Affordable Housing Preservation (AHPP) helps preserve vitality and affordability in Chicago's neighborhoods through legal services to assist renters and community-based organizations in their efforts to improve poor living conditions and to keep buildings occupied that are threatened with foreclosure. *Legal representation and advocacy that saves affordable housing units*Tenant organizing to improve building conditions*Coordinated collaboration with community-based partners
Education, Outreach and Public Policy Program provides outreach and education to empower various stakeholders with the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves or on behalf of renters. Public...
Education, Outreach and Public Policy Program provides outreach and education to empower various stakeholders with the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves or on behalf of renters. Public policy efforts are collaborations with a variety of stakeholders on issues ranging from equal justice in the courtroom, efforts to reduce homelessness, and efforts that preserve or increase affordable housing in Chicago. *Tenant education and outreach efforts to assist renters living in large buildings*Legal advocates training*Community advocates training*Fair Housing Education*Collaborations on policy efforts to affect systemic change
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $5,488,896 | $5,721,235 | 0.0% |
| Expenses | $5,161,699 | $4,750,550 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $327,197 | $970,685 | -0.7% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Geoff Cockrell | President | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Panza | Vice President | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Colin Cordes | Treasurer | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Collette Allison Woghiren | Secretary | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Astle | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Louis DiSanto | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Harrison | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Hopp | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Kelley | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shiva Kooragayala | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Thompkins | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Felicia Shakespeare | Director | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Swartz | Executive Director | 40.00 |
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$127,370 | $0 | $127,370 |
| Michelle Gilbert | Legal & Policy Director | 40.00 |
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$120,093 | $0 | $120,093 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | $5,488,896 | $5,161,699 | $4,695,818 | $327,197 |
| 2023 | $5,721,235 | $4,750,550 | $4,349,414 | $970,685 |
| 2022 | $3,813,768 | $3,552,493 | $2,745,350 | $261,275 |
| 2021 | $3,116,718 | $2,631,903 | $2,020,202 | $484,815 |
| 2020 | $2,532,100 | $2,168,493 | $1,514,220 | $363,607 |
| 2019 | $1,251,679 | $1,494,872 | $1,096,724 | $-243,193 |
| 2018 | $1,885,510 | $1,426,445 | $1,273,875 | $459,065 |
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