Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue
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Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue at a glance
In short: Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,983
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $18,983
- Median grant
- $18,983
- Total assets
- $155,461
- -68.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greenwood Archer Capitalgac ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Archer Capitalgac Chicago, IL | Empower Grant | $18,983 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,461 | $591,838 | $991,401 | $18,983 | 1 | $1,215 |
| 2023 | $489,248 | $881,384 | $701,254 | — | — | $708 |
| 2022 | $275,325 | $569,523 | $322,311 | — | — | $37 |
| 2021 | $42,234 | $253,276 | $342,109 | — | — | $47 |
| 2020 | $122,273 | $195,310 | $170,790 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $140,030 | $140,015 | $1,331 | — | — | — |
About Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue
Based on IRS filings
Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $155K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue is led by Deon Lucas, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deon Lucas
Board Chair
Director → Board Vicechair, 2023
Board Vicechair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delmar Gillus
Director
Director → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudette Soto
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Johnson
Secretary & COO
Secretary & Chief Operations Officer → Secretary & Chief Operating Officer, 2021
Secretary & Chief Operating Officer → Secretary & COO, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $123K (2024)
Nitikaji Nautiyal
Treasurer
Treasurer, Chief Strategy & Development Officer → Treasurer, Cso & CDO, 2023
Treasurer, Cso & CDO → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nitika Nautiyal (2019–2022) — Treasurer, Cso & CDO
- Former: Nora Sobolov (2019–2022) — Board President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Nitikaji Nautiyal (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue
How much does Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue give each year?
Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue?
Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue reported $155K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $592K.
What is Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue?
Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $155K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue operate?
Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue's EIN?
Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders Avenue's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3973294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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