The Ark
Mission
The Ark is a community-funded social services agency with facilities on Chicago's North Side and in suburban Northbrook. Since 1971, The Ark has provided free social and medical services to help members of the Chicagoland Jewish community who are facing challenges return to self-reliance. We recognize that many members of the community - Jews from all walks of life, from all parts of Chicagoland - are deeply in need of help and kindness. We work with each person or family in need to create a personalized and comprehensive care plan that draws upon The Ark's wide array of free social and medical services: food, rent and utility assistance, legal aid, job search assistance, benefits advocacy, psychological therapy and testing, a day program for adults with mental health needs, transitional housing, medical, dental and eye care, pharmaceutical assistance, and more. Our primary goals are to stabilize our clients' situations and assist them in achieving the highest degree of self-reliance possible.
Vision
The Ark’s goals are to enhance the health and well-being of low-income families and individuals across the Chicagoland Jewish community and to help them achieve economic stability by providing a broad array of free services. Our service model recognizes that health is affected by a variety of social and economic factors, such as housing, education, food access, mental health, and more. We also provide more than $1.2 million in direct financial assistance to clients each year to address their urgent needs. The Ark is a safety net that individuals turn to during a time of need, providing support to set them on a path towards self-reliance and stability.
Goals
- 1.One of The Ark's goals is to analyze our current programs and services, looking at how we measure the impact of our programs, the areas where we can grow, and where the greatest needs lie.
- 2.Another goal is to look at our financial strategies and what opportunities exist to diversify our revenue streams, setting a path for a more disciplined financial structure and measurement process.
- 3.Another goal is to continue investing in and retaining professional and qualified staff who are the heart of the agency, and who work hard to support our mission and community.
CHICAGO IL | EIN: 23-7164967
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501(c)(3) organization
The Ark
Mission
The Ark is a community-funded social services agency with facilities on Chicago's North Side and in suburban Northbrook. Since 1971, The Ark has provided free social and medical services to help members of the Chicagoland Jewish community who are facing challenges return to self-reliance. We recognize that many members of the community - Jews from all walks of life, from all parts of Chicagoland - are deeply in need of help and kindness. We work with each person or family in need to create a personalized and comprehensive care plan that draws upon The Ark's wide array of free social and medical services: food, rent and utility assistance, legal aid, job search assistance, benefits advocacy, psychological therapy and testing, a day program for adults with mental health needs, transitional housing, medical, dental and eye care, pharmaceutical assistance, and more. Our primary goals are to stabilize our clients' situations and assist them in achieving the highest degree of self-reliance possible.
Vision
The Ark’s goals are to enhance the health and well-being of low-income families and individuals across the Chicagoland Jewish community and to help them achieve economic stability by providing a broad array of free services. Our service model recognizes that health is affected by a variety of social and economic factors, such as housing, education, food access, mental health, and more. We also provide more than $1.2 million in direct financial assistance to clients each year to address their urgent needs. The Ark is a safety net that individuals turn to during a time of need, providing support to set them on a path towards self-reliance and stability.
Goals
- 1.One of The Ark's goals is to analyze our current programs and services, looking at how we measure the impact of our programs, the areas where we can grow, and where the greatest needs lie.
- 2.Another goal is to look at our financial strategies and what opportunities exist to diversify our revenue streams, setting a path for a more disciplined financial structure and measurement process.
- 3.Another goal is to continue investing in and retaining professional and qualified staff who are the heart of the agency, and who work hard to support our mission and community.
CHICAGO IL | EIN: 23-7164967
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
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Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
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Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.
Financial Statements:Yes
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Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.
Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
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Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.
No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
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Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.
Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.
Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.
| Score | Metric |
|---|---|
| 100% | Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025. |
| 100% | No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025. |
| 100% | Financial Statements:Yes Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025. |
| 100% | Audit Oversight Committee:Yes Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025. |
| 100% | No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025. |
| 100% | Records Retention Policy:Yes Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025. |
| 0% | Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025. |