Development Now for Chicago
Development Now for Chicago was formed to promote economic development and improve business conditions in the chicago metropolitan area by promoting the selection of chicago as the site of the 2024 democratic national convention and, if chicago was selected, to serve as the local host committee for the convention.
Development Now for Chicago at a glance
In short: Development Now for Chicago gave $61K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,590
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $30,295
- Median grant
- $30,295
- Total assets
- $9,040,749
- +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 Development Now for Chicago funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Growing Home Inc ($50K). Together the top 2 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Growing Home Inc Chicago, IL | To support the wood street and honore street farm and to support the travel carbon inset initiative. | $50,000 |
| Devices 4 the Disabled Chicago, IL | To help support people in the chicago area to gain access and independence to live fuller lives. | $10,590 |
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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 | $9,040,749 | $81,469,275 | $81,729,660 | $60,590 | 2 | $748,413 |
| 2023 | $8,992,832 | $12,662,411 | $4,760,967 | — | — | $9,047 |
| 2022 | $1,091,388 | $2,255,007 | $1,163,619 | — | — | — |
About Development Now for Chicago
Based on IRS filings
Development Now for Chicago is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $748K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Development Now for Chicago is led by Christy George, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christy George
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Director From Sept', 2023
Executive Director From Sept' → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$83K (2024)
Michael J. Sacks
President-Bod Member
President -Bod Member → President-Bod Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Caprara
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Lee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Salesberry
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Ruiz
Secretary-Bod Member
Secretary- Bod Member → Secretary-Bod Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Harris
Treasurer-Bod Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $83K, to Christy George (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Development Now for Chicago
How much does Development Now for Chicago give each year?
Development Now for Chicago gave $61K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Development Now for Chicago?
Development Now for Chicago reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $81.5M.
What is Development Now for Chicago?
Development Now for Chicago is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Development Now for Chicago operate?
Development Now for Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Development Now for Chicago's EIN?
Development Now for Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3817002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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