Communities United
COMMUNITIES UNITED IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN EFFORTS TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION, INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, AND INCREASE POSITIVE INVESTMENT IN YOUNG PEOPLE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$309K
+343.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$309K
+343.3% YoY
About Communities United
Based on IRS filings
Communities United 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 $11.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $309K. Net investment income was $13K.
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 | $11,683,509 | $11,590,706 | $10,466,076 |
| Revenue | $3,767,466 | $2,616,989 | $10,443,279 |
| Expenses | $3,712,657 | $3,582,242 | $2,964,019 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,589 | $24,532 | $4,346 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital ($308,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANN AND ROBERT H LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CHICAGO, IL | KELLOGG YEAR 2 SUBGRANT FOR HEALING THROUGH JUSTICE PROJECT PARTNERSHIP | $308,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROXANNE SMITH | PRESIDENT | 1 | $6,000 |
| DIANE LIMAS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BROWN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD KHONG | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SYED MAHMOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROSA REYES | BOARD MEMER (THRU JAN 2024) | 1 | — |
| DESHAWN SMITH | BOARD MEMER (THRU JAN 2024) | 1 | — |
| RAUL BOTELLO | CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $118,724 |
| JENNIFER ARWADE | CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $111,534 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Communities United?
Communities United is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $11.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Communities United?
As of 2024, Communities United holds $11.7M in total assets with $3.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $309K in 2024.
Where does Communities United operate?
Communities United has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Communities United award?
In 2024, Communities United awarded 1 grants totaling $309K — an average of about $309K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Communities United's EIN?
Communities United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4394374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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