CENTER FOR CHANGING LIVES

EIN: 363731388 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$1,564,193
Total Expenses
$1,846,055
Total Assets
$1,128,751
Net Assets
$979,060
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JULIANA GONZALEZ-CRUSSI
Phone
7733426210
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTER FOR CHANGING LIVES, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

CENTER FOR CHANGING LIVES (CCL) PARTNERS WITH THOSE HELD BACK BY A LACK OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN ORDER TO UNCOVER POSSIBILITIES, OVERCOME BARRIERS, AND REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $311,658

HOUSING FINANCIAL COACHING PROGRAM - WORKS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AS THEY WORK TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL GOALS. CCL PROVIDES ONE ON ONE AND GROUP FINANCIAL COACHING THAT FOCUS ON DEVELOPING PARTICIPANTS'...

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HOUSING FINANCIAL COACHING PROGRAM - WORKS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AS THEY WORK TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL GOALS. CCL PROVIDES ONE ON ONE AND GROUP FINANCIAL COACHING THAT FOCUS ON DEVELOPING PARTICIPANTS' FINANCIAL VISIONS, OUTCOMES, ACTION PLANS AND ACCOUNTABILITY STRUCTURES, FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT AND MOBILIZATION AND APPLICATION OF RESOURCES TO THE FINANCIAL ACTION PLANS, INCLUSIVE OF INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO WORKS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AS THEY WORK TO OBTAIN SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. TO THAT END, CCL PROVIDES HUD CERTIFIED HOUSING COUNSELING.

Program 2
Expenses: $336,786 Revenue: $17,000

EMPLOYMENT COACHING PROGRAM - CCL'S EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM WORKS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AS THEY WORK TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE SHORT-TERM AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN THE...

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EMPLOYMENT COACHING PROGRAM - CCL'S EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM WORKS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AS THEY WORK TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE SHORT-TERM AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN THE LONG-TERM. ONE ON ONE EMPLOYMENT COACHING INCLUDES: JOB READINESS TRAINING, DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, ASSESSMENT AND GOAL SETTING, RESUME AND JOB APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, MOCK INTERVIEWING AND SKILL-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, REFERRALS TO JOB LEADS, PRE-SCREENING FOR DIRECT PLACEMENTS, CLOTHING AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, FOLLOW-UP AND JOB RETENTION.

Program 3
Expenses: $256,719

OUTREACH - COACHES WORK WITH MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO CONNECT THEM TO A SPECTRUM OF RESOURCES. RESOURCES THAT MAY INCLUDE,BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO MAINSTREAM PUBLIC BENEFITS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES...

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OUTREACH - COACHES WORK WITH MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO CONNECT THEM TO A SPECTRUM OF RESOURCES. RESOURCES THAT MAY INCLUDE,BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO MAINSTREAM PUBLIC BENEFITS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OR ANY OTHER NEEDED COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE OR RESOURCE THAT MOVES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOWARDS GOAL ATTAINMENT.THE GOAL OF CCL'S PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS TO DEVELOP EMPOWERED AND ACCOUNTABLE RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, THAT WILL PREPARE AND RESOURCE THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,528,262
Program Service Revenue $17,000
Investment Income $1,188
Other Revenue $17,743
TOTAL REVENUE $1,564,193

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,477,166
Fundraising Expenses $164,318
Program Expenses $1,108,857
Other Expenses $368,889
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,846,055

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,564,193 $1,339,356 +0.2%
Expenses $1,846,055 $1,223,544 +0.5%
Net Income $-281,862 $115,812 -3.4%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
27
Volunteers
7

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
$157,505
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOANNIE FOLEY PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK LEE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN JACKA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE CLEMONS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YARITZA SANDOVAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ AQUILAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BIBI HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIANA GONZALEZ-CRUSSI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$137,926 $19,579 $157,505
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,564,193 $1,846,055 $1,128,751 $-281,862
2022 $1,339,356 $1,223,544 $1,352,140 $115,812
2021 $1,222,774 $931,618 $1,180,115 $291,156
2020 $1,376,428 $999,097 $1,011,199 $377,331
2019 $636,700 $807,249 $497,253 $-170,549
2018 $1,061,499 $863,375 $667,045 $198,124
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