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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.0M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$61K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$30K
About Development Now for Chicago
Based on IRS filings
Development Now for Chicago is a nonprofit organization 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
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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 | $9,040,749 | $8,992,832 | $1,091,388 |
| Revenue | $81,469,275 | $12,662,411 | $2,255,007 |
| Expenses | $81,729,660 | $4,760,967 | $1,163,619 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $748,413 | $9,047 | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Growing Home Inc ($50,000), Devices 4 the Disabled ($10,590).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| GROWING HOME INC CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT THE WOOD STREET AND HONORE STREET FARM AND TO SUPPORT THE TRAVEL CARBON INSET INITIATIVE. | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL J SACKS | PRESIDENT-BOD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE HARRIS | TREASURER-BOD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JESSE RUIZ | SECRETARY-BOD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JASON LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE CAPRARA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRANDON SALESBERRY | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTY GEORGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $82,998 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Development Now for Chicago?
Development Now for Chicago is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Development Now for Chicago?
As of 2024, Development Now for Chicago holds $9.0M in total assets with $81.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $61K in 2024.
Where does Development Now for Chicago operate?
Development Now for Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Development Now for Chicago award?
In 2024, Development Now for Chicago awarded 2 grants totaling $61K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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