Institute for Nonviolence Chicago

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Teny Gross

Phone

7734177421

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, founded in 2016, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $15.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

The mission of the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is to end the cycle of violence, build peace and restore justice in Chicago's communities. The institute pursues this mission through Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s principles, teachings and steps of nonviolence and making them a part of daily life.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $13,679,014 Revenue: $50,451

The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is an organization dedicated to eliminating violence and building peaceful, safe and just communities in Chicago. We accomplish our mission through a...

The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is an organization dedicated to eliminating violence and building peaceful, safe and just communities in Chicago. We accomplish our mission through a comprehensive violence reduction program including conflict mediation and street outreach, victim advocacy, case management, community organizing, workforce development and Nonviolence training. Our work is undergirded by the philosophy and practice of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s steps and principles of Nonviolence.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,830,444

Program Service Revenue $50,451

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $3,000

TOTAL REVENUE $15,883,895

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $942,369

Salaries & Benefits $8,218,553

Fundraising Expenses $311,570

Program Expenses $13,679,014

Other Expenses $6,588,553

TOTAL EXPENSES $15,749,475

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$15,883,895	$12,223,206	+0.3%
Expenses	$15,749,475	$12,274,566	+0.3%
Net Income	$134,420	$-51,360	-3.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

$427,796

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Karen Salmon	Chair	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Wendy Duboe	Co Vice Chair	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Selwyn Rogers Jr	Co Vice Chair	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Steven Blewitt	Treasurer	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Maki	Treasurer (until 5/29/25)	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Shani Buggs	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Epting	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elinor Jannotta	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Keith Johnson	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Walter Katz	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert McGonigle	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Pamela Munoz	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr John Rich	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Teny Gross	CEO/Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$207,454	$16,276	$223,730
Lisa Stephens	President, Secretary, COO	40.00	Officer	$173,182	$30,884	$204,066
Marlena Jentz	Sr. VP of Operations	40.00	Highest	$129,534	$13,168	$142,702
Birgetta Williams	Director of HR	40.00	Highest	$108,574	$13,171	$121,745

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	$15,883,895	$15,749,475	$4,434,671	$134,420
2024	$12,223,206	$12,274,566	$3,233,280	$-51,360
2023	$10,235,148	$10,268,003	$3,384,607	$-32,855
2022	$8,333,105	$8,562,516	$2,192,504	$-229,411
2021	$4,914,661	$3,688,707	$2,088,046	$1,225,954
2020	$6,808,181	$6,808,181	$2,351,338	No data