COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND FAMILY ISSUES

EIN: 364044632 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$3,958,202
Total Expenses
$4,358,509
Total Assets
$6,813,985
Net Assets
$5,943,783
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
DIANE FAGER
Phone
3122265141
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND FAMILY ISSUES, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

STRENGTHEN THE POWER AND VOICE OF LOW-INCOME AND WORKING FAMILIES AT ALL LEVELS OF CIVIC LIFE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,484,903
Program Service Revenue $312,180
Investment Income $144,919
Other Revenue $16,200
TOTAL REVENUE $3,958,202

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,125,560
Fundraising Expenses $163,206
Program Expenses $3,603,117
Other Expenses $2,232,949
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,358,509

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,958,202 $4,686,446 -0.2%
Expenses $4,358,509 $3,278,335 +0.3%
Net Income $-400,307 $1,408,111 -1.3%
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
12
Independent Members
10
Employees
48
Volunteers
350

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
$145,421
Total Directors
12
$22,337
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DIANE FAGER CO-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSAZLIA GRILLIER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$15,200 $0 $15,200
JENNIFER COSSYLEON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA ANDERSON CHAIR EMERITUS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANELLE BROWN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONANTZIN CARMONA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINA CRAMER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKY GRIMSHAW TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR NIA HEARD-GARRIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FELIPA MENA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$2,632 $0 $2,632
LILIANA OLAYO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$4,505 $0 $4,505
HENRIETTA SAUNDERS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN SCHUMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$127,710 $2,511 $130,221
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 $3,958,202 $4,358,509 $6,813,985 $-400,307
2023 $4,686,446 $3,275,335 $7,242,247 $1,411,111
2022 $5,305,172 $3,298,708 $5,127,255 $2,006,464
2021 $3,335,764 $2,290,181 $3,063,822 $1,045,583
2020 $2,558,329 $1,817,616 $2,129,023 $740,713
2019 $1,975,149 $1,524,546 $1,221,412 $450,603
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