The Village Legal and Community Project

EIN: 871463966 501(c)(3) Human Services

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$269,905
Total Expenses
$306,343
Total Assets
$63,959
Net Assets
$62,036
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
IL
Phone
7732340027
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The Village Legal and Community Project, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $270K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $306K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

Our mission is to empower communities. We provide pro bono and sliding scale legal services and programming addressing economic development and life readiness.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $129,872 Revenue: $0

Legal Work: Provided brief advice and counsel, limited representation and full representation to 251 community members pro bono. Participated in 59 community outreach events.

Program 2
Expenses: $74,918 Revenue: $0

Feather First:Provided brief advice and counsel, limited representation and full representation to 137 veterans. Participated in 26 outreach events specifically for veterans.

Program 3
Expenses: $72,233 Revenue: $0

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $160,290
Program Service Revenue $104,242
Investment Income $27
Other Revenue $5,346
TOTAL REVENUE $269,905

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $231,379
Fundraising Expenses $11,677
Program Expenses $277,023
Other Expenses $74,964
TOTAL EXPENSES $306,343

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $269,905 $306,554 -0.1%
Expenses $306,343 $258,002 +0.2%
Net Income $-36,438 $48,552 -1.8%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
3
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
1
$87,500
Total Directors
4
$87,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Joan D Clay President/CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$87,500 $0 $87,500
Jose Arauz Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Dorsey Treasurer 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christina Santiago Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $269,905 $306,343 $63,959 $-36,438
2024 $306,554 $258,002 $99,095 $48,552
2023 $220,138 $209,983 $51,345 $10,155
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