EIN 36-4295189

North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
109
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The North Lawndale Employment Network's mission is to improve the earnings potential of North Lawndale residents through innovative employment initiatives that lead to economic advancement and an improved quality of life.
Total revenues
$9,328,421
2023
20192020202120222023$5m$7m$9m
Total expenses
$7,412,695
2023
20192020202120222023$4m$6m$8m
Total assets
$10,433,328
2023
20192020202120222023$5m$9m
Num. employees
109
2023
201920202021202220230100200

Program areas at NLEN

Financial opportunity financial opportunity centers are Employment and personal financial service centers that focus on the financial bottom line for low-to-moderate income individuals and encourage them to make a long-term commitment to increasing monthly net income, building credit, and acquiring assets. Guidance to interrupt/reduce ongoing transmission of the disease. Tracers used a web-based platform to communicate with assigned contacts; obtain symptom information; refer contacts for testing and/or supportive services; provide instructions for self-quarantine; and obtain information; refer contacts for testing and/or supportive services; provide instructions for self-quarantine; and obtain information about the contacted individual's contact with others.
Path to prosperity our professional and personal essential skills program provides career and entrepreneurship services to citizens who are unemployed and underemployed, as well as entrepreneurially inclined that desire to achieve, grow and succeed.
U-turn permitted our flagship, job readiness training program is for men and women who have barriers to Employment. During the four weeks, participants cover topics such as resume building, mock interviews, proper attire, and more.
Entrepreneurship, financial opportunity center, sweet beginnings, transitional jobs programs

Who funds North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and RightsTo Provide Innovative Transitional Jobs and Cognitive Behavioral Targeted To Those at Risk for Gun Violence.$1,630,102
Arie and Ida Crown MemorialGeneral Operating$1,420,000
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support, the Purpose of the Grant Is To Support the U-Turn Permitted and Empower Now Programs Which Provide Career Coaching and Training To Residents of North Lawndale With Significant Barriers To Employment.$431,030
...and 33 more grants received totalling $4,781,508

Personnel at NLEN

NameTitleCompensation
Brenda PalmsChief Executive Officer$342,917
Brenda Palms BarberPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Jessica N. Butler, MNM, CFRE, CAP(r)Chief Development and External Relations Officer$149,324
Chasda MartinChief Strategy Officer$164,295
Jacquelina HawkinsChief Programs Officer$108,344
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for NLEN

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,265,878
Program services$320,284
Investment income and dividends$63,613
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$80,185
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$144,817
Net income from fundraising events$288,179
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$165,465
Total revenues$9,328,421

Form 990s for NLEN

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-03-17990View PDF
2021-062022-10-20990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $431,030 from The Chicago Community Trust
November 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $1,630,102 from Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1111 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
nlen.org/ 
Phone
(773) 638-1825
Facebook page
nlen.org 
Twitter profile
@nlen_jobs 
IRS details
EIN
36-4295189
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J20: Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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