Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago
TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$182K
-13.8% YoY
Revenue
$231K
-16.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$233K
+4.2% YoY
About Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago
Based on IRS filings
Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $182K in total assets.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $181,831 | $210,838 | $159,424 |
| Revenue | $231,210 | $276,247 | $446,318 |
| Expenses | $232,782 | $223,307 | $457,402 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago
2026 Agnes B. McGirth Scholarship
BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
2026 Bar Review Scholarship
BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
2026 Spring Essay Scholarship
BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN AKALAONU | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| NATANYA POPE-SOHEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| ALEXANDRA ROGERS | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| KAMEELAH POINTER | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| LELONI ENGLISH | RECORDING SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| KINA ARNOLD | PARLIAMENTARIAN | 5 | — |
| OMOYELE AJAYI | BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE | 5 | — |
| AMBER CARPENTER | BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE | 5 | — |
| CYERRA MCGOWAN | BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE | 5 | — |
| JADE PEEPLES | BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE | 5 | — |
| WEEYA YOUNG | EX-OFFICIO | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago?
As of 2025, Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago holds $182K in total assets with $231K in annual revenue.
Where does Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago operate?
Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago's EIN?
Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3571804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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