Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.3M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$351K
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$70K
About Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $351K. Net investment income was $391K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,335,405 | $26,603,069 | $28,044,875 |
| Revenue | $4,099,612 | $3,776,635 | $6,086,031 |
| Expenses | $2,842,814 | $4,577,556 | $5,760,480 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $390,714 | $55,183 | $50,260 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Metropolitan Family Services ($109,851), Kids Off the Block ($95,021), Hope Center Foundation ($78,278).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOPE CENTER FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | SPONSORSHIP-HOUSE RESOURCE EXPO; JAC GRANT PROGRAM-SUBGRANTEE | $78,278 |
| LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER CHICAGO, IL | SPONSORSHIP ANNUAL GALA | $10,000 |
| KIDS OFF THE BLOCK CHICAGO, IL | JAC GRANT PROGRAM-SUBGRANTEE | $95,021 |
| METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES CHICAGO, IL | JAC GRANT PROGRAM-SUBGRANTEE | $109,851 |
| ROSELAND YOUTH CENTER CHICAGO, IL | JAC GRANT PROGRAM-SUBGRANTEE | $57,871 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERLON JACKSON | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BRIDGET O'KEEFE | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| THOMAS MCMAHON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ARNOLD PUGH | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTIAN REGAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANGELICA MARKS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LISA HERRERA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEANNE GIESEKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NICOLE JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DARRYL JACOBS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILLARD PAYTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DANIEL WATTS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TONI THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID DOIG | PRESIDENT | 40 | $296,323 |
| JENNIFER BRANSFIELD | GENERAL COUNSEL/ASST.SECRETARY | 40 | $251,128 |
| ANNETTE WASHINGTON | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, CNI | 40 | $176,512 |
| KIMBERLY MORRIS | DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $113,887 |
| TERRENCE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GAC - BEG. JAN 2024 | 2 | — |
| ERICA MCPHERSON | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GAC | — | $212,157 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc?
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $27.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc?
As of 2024, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc holds $27.3M in total assets with $4.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $351K in 2024.
Where does Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc operate?
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc award?
In 2024, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $351K — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc's EIN?
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1832686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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