Chicago, IL
4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience
Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Westside Community Empowerment Center, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $302K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 96% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of westside residents through increased civic responsibility enhanced mental and physical well-being and advanced educational opportunities. And in doing so we will address behavioral health generational trauma and wealth-based obstacles to progress through the creation of opportunities that will create pathways to generational wealth.
Youth Enrichment Program with a 12-week curriculum. Goal: Provide youth with Social Emotional Learning SEL tools. The program integrated robotics creative arts and basic life skills development. Each...
Youth Enrichment Program with a 12-week curriculum. Goal: Provide youth with Social Emotional Learning SEL tools. The program integrated robotics creative arts and basic life skills development. Each session either demonstrated a previously taught or introduced a new emotional skillset. Goal achievement was broken down into 6 levels referred to as rites of passage. There were 48 participants. At the end of the program each participant received a new pair of sneakers.
Community Outreach Program. Our organization served 52 community members through culturally enriching and skill-based programs. Programs included African Dance with Drums Learning Spanish cosmetology...
Community Outreach Program. Our organization served 52 community members through culturally enriching and skill-based programs. Programs included African Dance with Drums Learning Spanish cosmetology classes and CPR certification. Programs maintained an average week attendance rate of 80% and a retention rate of 78% reflecting strong engagement and consistency. Participants demonstrated measurable growth across all program areas. In African Dance 85% of participants showed improved rhythm coordination and cultural knowledge. In cosmetology training 78% of participants demonstrated job-ready skills in ponytail styling and lash application. Spanish language participants showed progress with 75% able to engage in basic conversations. In CPR training 90% of the participants successfully completed certification and demonstrated emergency response readiness. Beyond direct participants programs extended their impact by reaching an additional 200 community members through commuity engagement word-of-mouth and shared resources.
Through four PlayStreets events held in the West Garfield community the organization created safe engaging spaces for youth and families to gather play and build positive social connections. Each...
Through four PlayStreets events held in the West Garfield community the organization created safe engaging spaces for youth and families to gather play and build positive social connections. Each event served an estimated 200-350 community members resulting in a total reach of approximately 1,100 unduplicated individuals across all events accounting for repeat attendance. These events transformed neighborhood streets into safe havens for recreation and community engagement providing structured activities such as games music food distribution and interactive attractions including jump houses. As a result: Over 1,100 residents were engaged in safe supervised outdoor activities that promoted community cohesion and reduced idle time for youth. An estimated 65%-70% of attendees were youth increasing access to safe recreational spaces in an area with limited structured programming. 80% of participants reported feeling a stronger sense of community connection and neighborhood pride based on informal feedback and on-site engagement. 75% of families participated in multiple activities encouraging family bonding and positive social interaction. In addition to participation metrics PlayStreets events contributed to broader community safety and well-being by activating public spaces in a positive way. The presence of organized activities and community members helped deter negative behaviors and provided youth with safe alternatives during peak hours of risk. Overall the PlayStreets initiative demonstrated measurable success in fostering safe environments strengthening community relationships and increasing access to free family-centered recreational opportunities in the West Garfield neighborhood.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics
Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $301,855 | $6,951,555 | -1.0% |
| Expenses | $295,336 | $153,483 | +0.9% |
| Net Income | $6,519 | $6,798,072 | -1.0% |
Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics
Financial Distress Indicator
Liquidity & Cash Position
Sign in to view all financial metrics
Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics
Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul C Sims | CEO | 16.00 |
Officer
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shirley A Underwood | CFO | 20.00 |
Officer
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jewel J Martin-Smith | COO | 18.00 |
Officer
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $301,855 | $295,336 | $311,331 | $6,519 |
| 2025 | $69,516 | $153,482 | $1,232 | $-83,966 |
Compare Westside Community Empowerment Center with other nonprofits in Illinois and across the country.