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EIN 45-4847768

Choose Chicago Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S30: Economic Development
Description
The Choose Chicago Foundation accelerates the civic, cultural, and economic growth of Chicago through travel and tourism initiatives. The foundation showcases Chicago as a premier destination for domestic and international visitors and provides exposure to the city's cultural events and arts. These activities aim to promote and elevate the city's status as a tourist hub.
Related structure
Choose Chicago Foundation is a subordinate organization under Choose Chicago (CCTB).
Also known as...
Hospitality Cares Chicago
Total revenues
$8,093,782
2023
Total expenses
$209,719
2023
Total assets
$8,510,181
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Choose Chicago Foundation

The Choose Chicago Foundation strategically promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives that benefit youth, community, and workforce development. The Foundation will offer financial support and long-term training opportunities for ethnically and economically diverse communities for advancement within the hospitality and tourism industry.

Grants made by Choose Chicago Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Development Now for ChicagoGrant To Defray Costs of Hosting 2024 Democratic Nationsl Convention$102,221
Chicago Neighborhood InitiativesGrant To Help Beautify Outdoor Space for the General Public$85,000
National-Louis UniversityScholarship Funds for Student - Andrea Salazar$5,000
...and 1 more grant made

Personnel at Choose Chicago Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
James MeyerChief Financial Officer
W James MeyerChief Financial Officer / Treasurer$0
Rosilynn StuttlyDirector$0
Lynn OsmondPast Chief Executive Officer$0
Marc AndersonChief Operating Officer$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Choose Chicago Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,079,744
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$16,278
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-2,240
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$8,093,782

Form 990s for Choose Chicago Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 16, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 4, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Corporate foundationsBusiness and community development organizationsConvention and visitors bureausChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
301 E Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Phone
(312) 567-8560
IRS details
EIN
45-4847768
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S30: Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
561591: Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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