COMMUNITIES UNITED

EIN: 364394374 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$3,767,466
Total Expenses
$3,712,657
Total Assets
$11,683,509
Net Assets
$11,127,405
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JENNIFER ARWADE
Phone
7735831387
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COMMUNITIES UNITED, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $11.1M represent 35 months of operating reserves.

Mission

COMMUNITIES UNITED IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN EFFORTS TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION, INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, AND INCREASE POSITIVE INVESTMENT IN YOUNG PEOPLE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,739,189
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $12,589
Other Revenue $15,688
TOTAL REVENUE $3,767,466

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $354,127
Salaries & Benefits $2,154,180
Fundraising Expenses $63,432
Program Expenses $3,293,391
Other Expenses $1,204,350
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,712,657

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,767,466 $2,616,989 +0.4%
Expenses $3,712,657 $3,582,242 +0.0%
Net Income $54,809 $-965,253 -1.1%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
87
Volunteers
75

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
$277,543
Total Directors
7
$6,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROXANNE SMITH PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$6,000 $0 $6,000
DIANE LIMAS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BROWN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD KHONG SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SYED MAHMOOD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSA REYES BOARD MEMER (THRU JAN 2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESHAWN SMITH BOARD MEMER (THRU JAN 2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAUL BOTELLO CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$118,724 $16,590 $135,314
JENNIFER ARWADE CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$111,534 $24,695 $136,229
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 $3,767,466 $3,712,657 $11,683,509 $54,809
2023 $2,616,989 $3,582,242 $11,590,706 $-965,253
2022 $10,443,279 $2,964,019 $10,466,076 $7,479,260
2021 $2,755,023 $2,286,567 $2,735,245 $468,456
2020 $2,674,758 $1,969,548 $2,126,220 $705,210
2019 $1,772,600 $1,710,334 $1,395,906 $62,266
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