EIN 36-3292607

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless is a non-profit organization that works with people hurt by homelessness. CCH seeks leaders among homeless and formerly homeless people to advocate for ways to end homelessness.
Total revenues
$5,395,321
2023
Total expenses
$4,873,675
2023
Total assets
$11,378,271
2023
Num. employees
41
2023

Program areas at CCH

The Law Projects six attorneys provide legal aid to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Legal staff closed 441 cases in FY23, 60% on behalf of students and youth. Legal casework centers on education, access to health/mental health care, public benefits, shelter/housing, expungement, family law, and legal ID records. Staff distributed 25,123 pieces of staff written informational material on 20+ topics. In addition, 606 people were trained on the rights and options for individuals and families impacted by homelessness. The Law Project manages a college scholarship program providing $4,000 renewable awards to students who have experienced homelessness, assisting 20 students in FY23.
A mobile legal clinic, Youth Futures, reached 2,774 students and youth through outreach at schools, youth shelters, and drop-ins. Legal staff reached 2,161 community members at 36 events, including 10 back-to-school fairs.
Bring Chicago Home is the signature campaign: Endorsed by 100+ organizations, Bring Chicago Home advocates for a significant increase in city resources to address homelessness at scale in Chicago.

Grants made by CCH

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Good News PartnersEmergency Shelter Operations, Ppe$25,000
Jewish Council on Urban AffairsChicago Funders Housing Campaign$25,000
Housing ForwardEmergency Shelter Operations, Ppe$25,000
...and 14 more grants made

Who funds Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support, in Support of Chicago Coalition for the Homeless' General Operations To Prevent and End Homelessness.$519,300
Fulk Family FoundationTo Raise the Annual Award Amount From $3,500 To $4,000 for Scholarship Winners and To Increase the Number of Scholarships Awarded From Five To Six Scholarships for First Year Students$500,000
Arie and Ida Crown MemorialGeneral Operating;program$425,000
...and 126 more grants received totalling $3,685,158

Personnel at CCH

NameTitleCompensation
Douglas SchenkelbergExecutive Director
Wayne RichardDirector of Organizing$74,427
Vanessa AlvarezDirector of Communications
Thelma MoralesAdministrative Director$106,864
Julie DworkinDirector of Policy
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for CCH

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,256,007
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$139,314
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,395,321

Form 990s for CCH

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-08990View PDF
2022-062022-12-07990View PDF
2021-062021-12-22990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
2019-062020-06-26990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $519,300 from The Chicago Community Trust
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 41 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Micheal Reese Health Trust
July 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Fulk Family Foundation
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHuman service organizationsHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHousingHomelessness
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
70 E Lake St 720
Chicago, IL 60601
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
chicagohomeless.org/ 
Phone
(312) 641-4140
Facebook page
ChicagoHomeless 
Twitter profile
@chihomeless 
IRS details
EIN
36-3292607
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P85: Homeless Persons Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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