CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC

EIN: 363346917 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

EVANSTON, IL

Total Revenue
$15,765,744
Total Expenses
$14,755,629
Total Assets
$15,944,930
Net Assets
$7,732,911
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
BETTY A BOGG
Phone
8474757070
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC, founded in 1985, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $15.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $14.8M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS SERVES AND CATALYZES OUR COMMUNITY TO END HOMELESSNESS, ONE PERSON AT A TIME. WE PREVENT EVICTIONS, OFFER DAYTIME AND OVERNIGHT SHELTER SERVICES, AND PROVIDE HOUSING TO MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,922,317

EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES ARE DEPLOYED WHEN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT OF HOMELESSNESS OR HAVE RECENTLY BECOME HOMELESS. TYPICAL FINANCIAL AID SUCH AS PAYMENTS FOR RENT AND...

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EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES ARE DEPLOYED WHEN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT OF HOMELESSNESS OR HAVE RECENTLY BECOME HOMELESS. TYPICAL FINANCIAL AID SUCH AS PAYMENTS FOR RENT AND UTILITIES IN ARREARS, SECURITY DEPOSIT, AND MOVE-IN FEES ARE PROVIDED, ALONG WITH SHORT-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN BUDGETING AND OTHER PLANNING TO ENSURE THEY ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,225,605

COMMUNITY AND SHELTER SERVICES - STREET AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, DROP-IN SERVICES, PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SHELTER FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH...

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COMMUNITY AND SHELTER SERVICES - STREET AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, DROP-IN SERVICES, PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SHELTER FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH COMMUNITY AND SHELTER SERVICES. ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUALS ARE ASSESSED FOR VARIOUS HOUSING PROGRAMS AND ARE PROVIDED WITH BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SHOWERS, CLOTHING, AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES. 70-BEDS OF SHELTER ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN A SAFE AND HEALING ENVIRONMENT. HEALTH STAFF WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO ADDRESS PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM HEALTH.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,710,670 Revenue: $96,655

HOUSING SERVICES - THE AGENCY RUNS SEVERAL HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES. SUPPORT INCLUDES SHORT-AND LONG-TERM HOUSING SUBSIDIES COUPLED WITH COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT...

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HOUSING SERVICES - THE AGENCY RUNS SEVERAL HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES. SUPPORT INCLUDES SHORT-AND LONG-TERM HOUSING SUBSIDIES COUPLED WITH COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE STABILIZE AND MAINTAIN HOUSING. MOST HOUSING IS SCATTERED SITE THROUGHOUT NORTH SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY AND LEASED FROM PRIVATE LANDLORDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,729,214
Program Service Revenue $86,118
Investment Income $15,367
Other Revenue $-64,955
TOTAL REVENUE $15,765,744

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,965,546
Salaries & Benefits $8,458,302
Fundraising Expenses $1,401,943
Program Expenses $9,858,592
Other Expenses $2,331,781
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,755,629

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,765,744 $14,008,149 +0.1%
Expenses $14,755,629 $13,393,613 +0.1%
Net Income $1,010,115 $614,536 +0.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
132
Volunteers
1650

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
6
$212,715
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MONTE L G DILLARD PRESIDENT 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN COX VICE PRESIDENT 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL GREER TREASURER 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARMAINE WILLIAMS SECRETARY 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL KALIL MEMBER AT LARGE 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AYESHA AHMED DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GENE COMBS DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
QWANDRA DRUMMER DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ART DUQUETTE DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK FRANKEL DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY GUTSTEIN DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HACKNEY DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN GUSTEIN DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM HOLMES-RIM DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKIE HORN DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
QUISHA IBRAHEEM DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL JONES DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE LINN DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENA NAVAS-NACHER DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM PEPA DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM PERUTZ DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX PLAKAS DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN SIMMONS DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABIGAIL STONE DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETTY BOGG CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$187,913 $24,802 $212,715
OURANIA TAVOULARIS CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$163,118 $29,808 $192,926
TINA M WHITE CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$145,433 $31,531 $176,964
STEPHANIE DUNCAN CHIEF HR OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$159,042 $20,863 $179,905
KENNETH GRIFFIN CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$189,795 $13,548 $203,343
DAVE MCEVERS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$103,946 $11,692 $115,638
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 $15,765,744 $14,755,629 $15,944,930 $1,010,115
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $16,940,731 $13,010,941 $11,272,028 $3,929,790
2022 $14,052,479 $14,548,993 $4,699,156 $-496,514
2021 $13,787,312 $12,612,752 $3,076,427 $1,174,560
2020 $7,036,213 $6,855,808 $2,544,043 $180,405
2018 $4,176,964 $4,141,164 $1,528,432 $35,800
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