Little Village Environmental Justice Org

EIN: 364259477 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$2,730,417
Total Expenses
$4,090,659
Total Assets
$5,310,527
Net Assets
$1,890,595
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Kimberly Wasserman
Phone
7737926991
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Little Village Environmental Justice Org, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 50% operating deficit.

Mission

In addition, the organization supported other organizations through funds from Chicago Frontlines Funding Initiative to support smaller farming communities for general support under the Chicago Region Food System Fund program.The organization provided food baskets to 1,200 families on a first-come first-served basis for four weeks from a grant from the Chicago Frontlines Funding Initiative under the Chicago Region Food System Fund program. The food baskets were made available to anyone in the community in need of assistance.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,338,729 Revenue: $526,303

La Villita Park Community Farm had its inaugural growing season in 2022 and harvested over 2,000 pounds of cultural crops. This produce was then directly distributed to families or mutual-aid...

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La Villita Park Community Farm had its inaugural growing season in 2022 and harvested over 2,000 pounds of cultural crops. This produce was then directly distributed to families or mutual-aid programs in Chicago's west and south neighborhoods. In 2024, the Water Justice team worked in coalition to draft lead Service Line Replacement language for a city ordinance to fast-track the city's current 50-year timeline. Additionally, the team hosted a Water Justice Resource Fair with partners at the Center for Neighborhood Technology and presented data about water issues in the Little Village community including lead in water, flooding data and information on Green Water infrastructure. LVEJO hosted community air monitoring planning and installations in the South Lawndale community to understand the particulate matter levels and health impacts. This summer, LVEJO hosted nine youths through the SOL program. Youth are practicing their organizing skills such as relationship building, developing a critical eye, analysis of social systems, and movement building. LVEJO continues to educate government officials and implementers about the needs of low-income and working-class immigrant families participating in clean energy and energy efficiency programs. LVEJO continued its Solar for All Workforce Program, otherwise known as El Clima. The program features distinct workforce recruitment, training, and outreach initiatives that ensure LVEJO is at the forefront of addressing the climate crisis.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,202,937
Program Service Revenue $494,354
Investment Income $1,177
Other Revenue $31,949
TOTAL REVENUE $2,730,417

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $150,826
Salaries & Benefits $3,282,142
Fundraising Expenses $219,358
Program Expenses $3,338,729
Other Expenses $657,691
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,090,659

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,730,417 $4,114,211 -0.3%
Expenses $4,090,659 $3,195,698 +0.3%
Net Income $-1,360,242 $918,513 -2.5%
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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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
53
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
3
$160,240
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Christine Nannicelli President/Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ada Fuentes Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dulce Ortiz Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly Wasserman Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$152,889 $7,351 $160,240
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 $2,730,417 $4,090,659 $5,310,527 $-1,360,242
2022 $4,114,211 $3,195,698 $6,215,478 $918,513
2021 $3,681,003 $2,292,897 $4,634,641 $1,388,106
2020 $1,767,505 $1,480,100 $1,856,788 $287,405
2019 $1,312,449 $1,030,731 $725,603 $281,718
2018 $995,728 $1,086,455 $510,253 $-90,727
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