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EIN 36-3922345

HFS Chicago Scholars

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
Description
HFS Chicago Scholars supports the educational aspirations of economically disadvantaged but academically motivated Chicago inner-city youth. HFS grants partial scholarships to qualifying students and works with them through various programs. During fiscal year 2022, HFS provided partial high school scholarships to 193 students.
Total revenues
$1,238,566
2023
Total expenses
$1,030,555
2023
Total assets
$3,690,922
2023
Num. employees
19
2023

Program areas at HFS Chicago Scholars

During fiscal year 2023, HFS provided partial high school scholarships to 209 students.

Grants made by HFS Chicago Scholars

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
De Lasalle InstituteScholarship$73,042
St Ignatius Jesuit CommunityScholarship$57,600
Chicago Hope AcademyScholarship$30,800
...and 16 more grants made

Who funds HFS Chicago Scholars

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support, Three Pillars Fund$55,500
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$45,000
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$40,600
...and 18 more grants received totalling $321,699

Personnel at HFS Chicago Scholars

NameTitleCompensation
Desiree Pepper-VenzantExecutive Director$100,294
Ilyssa HanerDirector of Operations
Nadia FloresDirector of Mentor Relations
J. James O'MalleyHFS Board Vice Chairman$0
Kathy ClolingerBoard Member$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for HFS Chicago Scholars

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,172,725
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$84,160
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$33,864
Net income from fundraising events$-84,454
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$32,271
Total revenues$1,238,566

Form 990s for HFS Chicago Scholars

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-26990View PDF
2022-062022-12-27990View PDF
2021-062022-01-20990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-11-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Lansing PromiseLansing, MI$683,868
ScholarMatchSan Francisco, CA$4,434,883
Tulsa Regional STEM AllianceTulsa, OK$2,346,429
Data update history
October 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $55,500 from The Chicago Community Trust
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Buell Foundation
June 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
June 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1074 W Taylor St Rm/ste 201
Chicago, IL 60607
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
hfschicagoscholars.com/ 
Phone
(312) 421-4070
IRS details
EIN
36-3922345
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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