Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago Inc

EIN: 363342451 501(c)(3) Human Services

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$6,162,281
Total Expenses
$5,251,219
Total Assets
$4,289,338
Net Assets
$3,976,217
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Yittayih Zelalem
Phone
7085080303
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago Inc, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $6.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.3M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (herein after referred to as ECAC) is a not-for-profit, non-political, tax-exempt organization committed to serving the educational, cultural, psychological, and socio-economic needs of Ethiopians in Chicago land and the surrounding areas. ECAC also responds to the needs of other similarly situated groups who might seek its services. ECAC endeavors to facilitate the overall adjustment, stability, growth and development of its constituency. ECACs mission is charitable and educational.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $657,565
Program Service Revenue $5,433,425
Investment Income $27,538
Other Revenue $43,753
TOTAL REVENUE $6,162,281

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,234,086
Fundraising Expenses $23,533
Program Expenses $5,077,909
Other Expenses $3,017,133
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,251,219

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,162,281 $4,836,936 +0.3%
Expenses $5,251,219 $3,514,626 +0.5%
Net Income $911,062 $1,322,310 -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
43
Volunteers
51

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
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Aklilu Adeye Execitive Director 40.00
$104,506 $0 $104,506
Yittayih Zelalem President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Beyene Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melkie Admasu Tega Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Felasfaw Woldegabriel Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Samson Mamo Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alem Taye Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samson Abebe Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Abegail Yimer Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Efrem Gebremedihin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aye Mengistu Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tibebu Sanbeta Director 1.00
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 $6,162,281 $5,251,219 $4,289,338 $911,062
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,656,130 $3,065,665 $2,200,658 $590,465
2022 $2,994,049 $2,326,131 $1,617,537 $667,918
2021 $767,399 $646,363 $837,185 $121,036
2020 $597,660 $727,226 $773,969 $-129,566
2020 $629,348 $732,879 $783,217 $-103,531
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