East Side Aligned

EIN: 872961193 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

East St Louis, IL

Total Revenue
$1,087,205
Total Expenses
$1,199,139
Total Assets
$892,149
Net Assets
$603,642
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Evan Krauss
Phone
6188577701
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

East Side Aligned, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

East Side Aligned aims to create the conditions for all children and youth within the East St. Louis School District 189 footprint to be healthy and safe in their environments, socially connected and emotionally secure, successful in school, college, and work, and positively engaged in their community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $461,136

Out-of-School Time - Provided facilitative leadership to the East St. Louis Youth Development Alliance, which serves over 1,000 children and youth. Recent achievements: Generated $1.8 million to...

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Out-of-School Time - Provided facilitative leadership to the East St. Louis Youth Development Alliance, which serves over 1,000 children and youth. Recent achievements: Generated $1.8 million to expand access to high-quality programs; integrated mental health services across program sites; hosted the 9th annual YDA Summit to equip 100 youth development professionals with knowledge and tools to better support young people; and administered data and evaluation activities to assess impact and inform program improvements.

Program 2
Expenses: $275,760 Revenue: $13,326

Early Childhood - Provided facilitative leadership to the Greater East St. Louis Early Learning Partnership. Recent achievements: Developed a 3-year strategic plan and generated over $200k to...

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Early Childhood - Provided facilitative leadership to the Greater East St. Louis Early Learning Partnership. Recent achievements: Developed a 3-year strategic plan and generated over $200k to implement strategies to increase services for children (0-5) who have been exposed to violence; increased family leadership and involvement in decision-making through sustaining two family councils; established a partnership with local PBS station to expand reach of early childhood resources to parents and providers; and held various events to celebrate young children, early childhood providers, and families and elevate the importance of early childhood development.

Program 3
Expenses: $232,869 Revenue: $8,000

Youth Voice and Leadership - Provide facilitative leadership to Leaving Our Voices Everywhere (LOVE), a youth-led group that organizes events and training opportunities to equip youth with knowledge...

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Youth Voice and Leadership - Provide facilitative leadership to Leaving Our Voices Everywhere (LOVE), a youth-led group that organizes events and training opportunities to equip youth with knowledge and skills to increase civic engagement, foster healing and well-being, and position young people for various leadership roles. Recent achievements include: Trained 15 youth in trauma-informed practices and equipped them to provide trainings for their peers; hosted events to educate and dialogue with peers about community issues; and supported the planning and hosting of a community-wide event to connect over 200 people in opportunities to improve their community.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $941,634
Program Service Revenue $145,561
Investment Income $10
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,087,205

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $240,051
Salaries & Benefits $598,806
Fundraising Expenses $23,829
Program Expenses $1,090,925
Other Expenses $360,282
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,199,139

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,087,205 $1,129,035 0.0%
Expenses $1,199,139 $912,340 +0.3%
Net Income $-111,934 $216,695 -1.5%
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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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
12
Volunteers
18

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
$81,375
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Evan Krauss Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$81,375 $0 $81,375
Aaron Rogers Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Sonneman Vice Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jha'Shaira Farmer Vice Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Edmond Brown Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Francella Jackson Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amber Briggs Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Holland Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DaJuan Burton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debra Moore Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elijah Beal Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Freddie Wills Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marie Franklin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marvion Dean Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michele Mosley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Burroughs Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wyvetta Granger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Zach Chike Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Z'Sanique Sanders Director 1.00
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 $1,087,205 $1,199,139 $892,149 $-111,934
2024 $1,129,035 $912,340 $773,594 $216,695
2023 $866,083 $626,648 $565,294 $239,435
2022 $267,250 $7,804 $260,634 $259,446
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