Public Benefit : Community and Housing Development

Chicago Cares

People are the Answer. Volunteer.

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (63.60)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 86.0%    
Administrative Expenses 5.8%    
Fundraising Expenses 8.0%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.08    
Efficiency Rating    
      (38.60)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 17.5%    
Program Expenses Growth 24.8%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.47    
Capacity Rating    
      (25.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $2,947,460
Other Revenue $27,026
Total Revenue $2,974,486
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $2,821,391
Administrative Expenses $192,306
Fundraising Expenses $264,290
Total Functional Expenses $3,277,987
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-303,501
   
Net Assets $1,562,081

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Contact Information

Chicago Cares
300 West Adams Street
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60606
tel: (312) 780-0800
fax: (312) 780-0801
EIN: 36-3777709

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Leadership      (FYE 12/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Scott Lorenz Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $138,809 4.23%

Mission

Chicago Cares' mission is to respond to the critical human service, educational and environmental needs of Chicago by creating, managing and leading effective and innovative volunteer service programs which foster the ethic of volunteerism, promote a sense of community and support our partnerships with community organizations.

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