EIN 47-1237093

Let It Be Us

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Let It Be Us inspires foster care and adoption in Illinois by recruiting parents and providing direct assistance to children. In 2022, the organization held recruitment events and mentorship programs resulting in 105 licensed foster homes added to the registry for placement support and 672 children helped through placement support. The programs offered include direct support for foster families and children in need.
Total revenues
$583,235
2023
Total expenses
$1,101,052
2023
Total assets
$603,563
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at Let It Be Us

In 2023 the organization held various recruitment events and mentorship programs. 180 licensed foster homes were added to placement support registry and 721 children were helped through placement support.
The organization provided foster child and family direct support .
Other expenses for program accomplishment.

Who funds Let It Be Us

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Foglia Family FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes$125,000
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support, Support for Be Mine 2023, General Operating Support - Per Tim Canning's Solicitation$52,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$35,001
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Let It Be Us

NameTitleCompensation
Susan A. McConnellExecutive Director and Founder$89,500
Bryana HopkinsDirector of Operations and Finance
Cathy NewburyDirector of Foster Home Recruitment
Elizabeth FeliceSecretary$0
Rick SmithBoard Member$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Let It Be Us

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$416,941
Program services$17,864
Investment income and dividends$21,955
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$126,475
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$583,235

Form 990s for Let It Be Us

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-17990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-02990View PDF
2020-122021-10-27990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Ronald L McDaniel Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Foglia Family Foundation
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Ea Foundation
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
145 W Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
letitbeus.org/ 
Phone
(847) 764-5428
IRS details
EIN
47-1237093
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P31: Adoption
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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