OAI Inc

EIN: 364385280 501(c)(3) Employment

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$6,522,424
Total Expenses
$6,505,323
Total Assets
$2,618,707
Net Assets
$1,676,734
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Sandra Dafiaghor
Phone
7089802809
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

OAI Inc, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $6.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

The Organization has been serving the Chicago metropolitan area with over 25 years of experience in comprehensive workforce development. Its mission is to create a community environment in which all people who desire to do so can access education, training, (see sched. O) work and housing that will allow them to sustain and enjoy safe, secure, and fulfilling lives. The Organization serves people with significant barriers to obtaining and retaining rewarding employment. Clients include individuals making the transition from welfare to work, at-risk youth, Empowerment Zone (EZ) residents, displaced workers, those in need of additional skills, and anyone with earnings below the poverty line. The organization serves approximately 3,500 clients annually.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,867,597

OAI Chicago Southland provides direct career training and retention services for underserved populations in the Chicago Southland region. OCS engages its surrounding communities through...

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OAI Chicago Southland provides direct career training and retention services for underserved populations in the Chicago Southland region. OCS engages its surrounding communities through neighborhood/service provider/employer alliances, recruiting low-income residents for technical training and internships, supporting students through training, connecting them with sustainable careers after graduation and helping to retain them in these positions for at least one year. Located in Park Forest, IL, OCS serves the surrounding Southland communities.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,393,667

Pre-Employment Education and Training provides job training, placement and retention services that equip individuals with the skills to compete for living wage jobs and careers in environmental...

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Pre-Employment Education and Training provides job training, placement and retention services that equip individuals with the skills to compete for living wage jobs and careers in environmental remediation, hazardous waste removal, construction, solar panel installation, landscaping, and other green industries. PEET offers outreach, recruitment, professional development, academic enhancement, financial education, technical skills training, and job placement and retention services to individuals facing multiple barriers to employment. Programs are offered in Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Dallas.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,111,276 Revenue: $23,250

The Business and Worker Training division provides worker health & safety training, in compliance with OSHA CFR 1910.120, to emergency first responders, medical first receivers and industry workers...

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The Business and Worker Training division provides worker health & safety training, in compliance with OSHA CFR 1910.120, to emergency first responders, medical first receivers and industry workers who are exposed to hazardous materials. In addition, the division offers customized, cost-effective on-site workforce skills and safety training programs for low-wage and limited English proficient workers employed in various industries, including the Manufacturing, Hospitality and Medical sectors.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,496,895
Program Service Revenue $23,250
Investment Income $2,279
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,522,424

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,382,376
Fundraising Expenses $28,692
Program Expenses $5,859,149
Other Expenses $3,122,947
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,505,323

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,522,424 $6,463,141 +0.0%
Expenses $6,505,323 $6,267,309 +0.0%
Net Income $17,101 $195,832 -0.9%
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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
48
Volunteers
N/A

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
$152,125
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Mollie Dowling Chair 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jun Zhao PhD Treasurer 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sanobeia Brima Secretary 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Danielle Gallet Board Member 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carlos Galindo CSP SMS Board Member 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Justeen Robinson Board Member 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Allen Executive Director 37.50
Officer
$124,106 $28,019 $152,125
Sandra Dafiaghor Senior Director 37.50
Highest
$101,679 $25,168 $126,847
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 $6,522,424 $6,505,323 $2,618,707 $17,101
2024 $6,463,141 $6,267,309 $2,823,011 $195,832
2023 $5,831,307 $5,621,315 $2,916,035 $209,992
2022 $4,345,357 $4,211,279 $2,021,809 $134,078
2021 $4,628,409 $4,631,849 $2,322,950 $-3,440
2020 $4,472,675 $4,524,837 $2,139,570 $-52,162
2019 $4,262,560 $4,565,881 $1,915,741 $-303,321
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