Association House of Chicago
Association House of Chicago reported $22.3 million in revenue and $21.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.07 went to program services, $12.22 to management and general costs and $2.71 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 93.9% of the total. Government grants made up 73.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $258,588 (PRESIDENT AND CEO). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 74% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $22MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $22MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.1% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 93.9% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 73.8% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.8% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $258,588 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.20% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 10.6 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 22 of 22 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseBehavioral health services Association House provides an array of culturally competent and evidence-based behavioral healthcare, prevention, treatment and educational programs delivered by a team of qualified, bilingual professionals. Services are designed for people facing various challenges at different points in life including mental and physical health needs, substance abuse and addictions, families in need of support and developmental disabilities. Quality programs enhanced with strong partnerships through research and training institutions are offered in english and spanish. Highly…
Community health and workforce development Association House offers programs in response to community need for health and wellness education and community empowerment. Association House's integrative approach to workforce development helps participants meet their basic needs, while gaining education and developing hard and soft skills to improve their employability and achieve economic stability. We provide access to workforce development opportunities focused on financial careers, digital literacy training, culinary training and assistance with resumes and job placement. Additionally, staff…
Child welfare services the child welfare team provides support and care for vulnerable children and families. As the largest fully-bilingual child welfare team in chicago, Association House serves many latinx families. Working in partnership with the illinois department of children and family services (dcfs), our goal is to ensure the safety, well-being and healthy development of children. Our services include child advocacy, parenting education and coaching, home visitation, therapy, and case management. Licensed child welfare staff care forchildren affected by trauma and provide a…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $237,767 | $0 | $20,821 | $258,588 |
| VICE PRESIDENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $135,274 | $0 | $17,614 | $152,888 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,203 | $0 | $223 | $124,426 |
| SENIOR PQI DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $114,810 | $0 | $7,967 | $122,777 |
| PRINCIPAL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $115,862 | $0 | $5,090 | $120,952 |
| DIRECTOR-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $105,072 | $0 | $14,711 | $119,783 |
| CLINICAL DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $105,500 | $0 | $13,712 | $119,212 |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $104,683 | $0 | $9,034 | $113,717 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Association House of Chicago (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $562K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b22 · 22 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5294
- Volunteers Part I, line 617
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ACCESS LIVING Outreach | $764,735 |
| SKYWALK GROUP Job placement services | $233,025 |
| FORWARD HISPANIC COMMUNITY SERVICES Therapeutic services and consultantions | $226,732 |
| DR KRISTINA GAWOR Consultation and treatment | $105,600 |
| ESSCOE LLC Repairs and maintenance | $100,930 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
17 private foundations reported grants to Association House of Chicago totaling $484K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Association House of Chicago's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Association House of Chicago reported that 85.1% of its $21.6 million in expenses went to program services, 12.2% to management and general and 2.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Association House of Chicago pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Association House of Chicago reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $258,588, for the role of PRESIDENT AND CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Association House of Chicago get its money?
Of $22.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 93.9% came from contributions and grants (including 73.8% from government grants) and 0.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Association House of Chicago a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 36-2166961 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202611179349300331 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202530519349301873 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202420189349300117 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202233549349300518 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202103549349300530 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202110339349301201 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 36-2166961: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.