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EIN 30-0119709

Direct Effect Charities

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
Direct Effect Charities is a 501 C3 tax-exempt, non-profit charitable foundation that aims to raise awareness of how people can make a difference in the lives of those in need. They sponsor hands-on programs throughout the year that promote participation beyond simply writing a check, hence their name Direct Effect. They have worked with underprivileged children through Chicago's public schools since 2001 and Orange County, California, since 2017. Their goal is to change lives for the better one child at a time with the help of donations and volunteers.
Total revenues
$349,699
2023
Total expenses
$357,207
2023
Total assets
$378
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Direct Effect Charities

Letters to santa from school children and donors provide gifts and backpacks
Disbursements directly to needy individuals
The organization solicits in-kind donations from the public that is
Given to school children

Who funds Direct Effect Charities

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Justinian Society of Lawyers Endowment Fund$5,000
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$5,000
Roenigk Family FoundationInner City Public Schools$200

Personnel at Direct Effect Charities

NameTitleCompensation
Annie SwingenChief Financial Officer$0
Michelle DigiacomoPresident / Executive Director 60 Hours$0

Financials for Direct Effect Charities

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$49,699
Investment income and dividends$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$300,000
Total revenues$349,699

Form 990s for Direct Effect Charities

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-05990PFView PDF
2022-122023-04-14990PFView PDF
2021-122022-09-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-19990PFView PDF
2018-122019-10-17990PFView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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RJW FoundationExcelsior, MN$549,538
The John F Nagel FoundationEagle, ID$1,474,905
Washburn Historical MuseumWashburn, WI$119,647
Loyalsock FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$410,828
Have HopeBaltimore, MD$889,040
Data update history
January 12, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
January 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Justinian Society of Lawyers Endowment Fund
July 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4044 N Lincoln Ave 400
Chicago, IL 60618
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
directeffectcharities.org/ 
Phone
(312) 296-5311
IRS details
EIN
30-0119709
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0253674
FTB Entity ID
4052310
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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