Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP
Chicago Workers' Collaborative's mission is to promote full employment and equality for the lowest wage-earners, primarily temporary staffing workers, in the Chicago region through leadership and skills training, critical assistance and services, advocacy and collaborative action.
Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP at a glance
In short: Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,424
- -51.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,424
- -51.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,424
- Total assets
- $4,358,793
- +0.5% 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 Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Jobs with Justice (Equity Fund) ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $248K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jobs with Justice (Equity Fund) Chicago, IL | "Support organizational development of ILCOSH, a member of the National COSH, that will promote safe and healthy working conditions for all working people in Illinois through organizing | $19,424 |
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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 | $4,358,793 | $3,612,909 | $3,702,642 | $19,424 | 1 | $8,872 |
| 2023 | $4,336,231 | $4,340,500 | $2,681,218 | $40,000 | 1 | $42 |
| 2022 | $2,676,849 | $2,659,959 | $1,816,038 | $45,000 | 3 | $51 |
| 2021 | $1,833,343 | $2,607,967 | $1,593,398 | $170,000 | 2 | $82 |
| 2020 | $878,224 | $1,308,919 | $1,060,890 | $247,500 | 3 | $402 |
About Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP is a public charity focused on Education, based in Waukegan, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP is led by Jose Frausto, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jose Frausto
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$98K (2023) → $105K (2024)
Martin Enrique Klein
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Raymond
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcelino Diaz
Immigration Staff Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Barry Rose
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Dahm OP
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Lozano
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Tim Bell (2020–2022) — Acting Director
- Former: Oswaldo Alvarez (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Elva Serna (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ignacio Medina (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $105K, to Marcelino Diaz (Immigration Staff Attorney). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP
How much does Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP give each year?
Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP?
Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP?
Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP is a public charity focused on Education, based in Waukegan, IL. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP operate?
Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What is Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP's EIN?
Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1470308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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