EIN 85-3906899

The Cafe Group

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Cafe Group supports leaders of color through financial and programmatic aid to create relevant solutions based on local experiences.
Also known as...
The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group
Total revenues
$3,949,556
2022
Total expenses
$7,412,889
2022
Total assets
$10,404,641
2022
Num. employees
11
2022

Program areas at The Cafe Group

The Cafe Group has identified opportunities and created programming, training, mentorship, and provided The financial resources to support leaders of color. These goals are achieved by making strategic investments in individuals and organizational leaders that are aligned with The Cafe Group's vision for large scale impact through The following programmatic initiatives: lead summer internship program, Cafe fellows, The 1954 project, and Cafe conversations.

Grants made by The Cafe Group

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Techbridge GirlsTo Support the Programmatic Or Operating Costs of the Organization in Alignment With the 1954 Project Values$986,451
The Knowledge House FellowshipTo Support the Programmatic Or Operating Costs of the Organization in Alignment With the 1954 Project Values$986,451
Village Of WisdomTo Support the Programmatic Or Operating Costs of the Organization in Alignment With the 1954 Project Values$986,451
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds The Cafe Group

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cleveland Avenue Foundation for EducationGeneral Charitable Purposes$2,550,959
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Education$700,000
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF)Advancing Luminary Educators To Drive Student Success$500,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at The Cafe Group

NameTitleCompensation
Aaron WalkerFounder and CEO, Camelback Ventures Visit Website
Liz DozierFounder and CEO, Chicago Beyond Visit Website
Paula SneedCEO, Phelps Prescott Group Visit Website
Liz ThompsonFounder, the 1954
Acasia Wilson FeinbergFounding Executive Director$186,275
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for The Cafe Group

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,948,657
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$899
Total revenues$3,949,556

Form 990s for The Cafe Group

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
Data update history
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,550,959 from Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education
January 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
222 N Canal St
Chicago, IL 60606
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
1954project.org/ 
Phone
(312) 383-6681
IRS details
EIN
85-3906899
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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