Enlace Chicago
Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes, and builds the capacity of little village stakeholders to confront systemic inequities and barriers to economic and social access. Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of little village residents by fostering a safe and healthy environment and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.
Enlace Chicago at a glance
In short: Enlace Chicago gave $304K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $304,250
- +165.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,031
- +165.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $10,516,974
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Enlace Chicago funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Life Center of Chicago ($109K). Together the top 8 received $304K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 46 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Enlace Chicago gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2024) to $659K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Life Center of Chicago Chicago, IL | — | $109,250 |
| Chicago Youth Boxing Club Chicago, IL | Violence prevention programming | $30,000 |
| Central States SER Chicago, IL | Violence prevention programming | $29,000 |
| Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, IL | Violence prevention programming | $28,000 |
| Beyond the Ball Chicago, IL | Violence prevention programming | $27,000 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Chicago, IL | Violence prevention programming | $27,000 |
| Telpochcalli Community Chicago, IL | Violence prevention programming | $27,000 |
| Universidad Popular Chicago, IL | Violence prevention programming | $27,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,516,974 | $11,131,989 | $8,443,072 | $304,250 | 8 | $17 |
| 2024 | $7,888,668 | $8,227,011 | $9,739,593 | $114,500 | 8 | $18 |
| 2023 | $9,562,178 | $11,319,706 | $9,984,130 | $260,927 | 9 | $28 |
| 2022 | $8,140,624 | $9,990,814 | $9,635,131 | $316,500 | 10 | $355 |
| 2021 | $7,912,354 | $9,016,287 | $8,732,568 | $379,500 | 11 | $1,040 |
| 2020 | $8,653,343 | $9,289,983 | $6,763,202 | $658,962 | 12 | $990 |
About Enlace Chicago
Based on IRS filings
Enlace Chicago is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $304K. Net investment income was $17.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Enlace Chicago is led by Maurice Sone, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maurice Sone
Chairman
Board Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Lozano Jr.
Chairman
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Peralta
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024) → $113K (2025)
Marcela Rodriguez
Director
Finance Director → Associate Director & Interim Co-Ed, 2022
Associate Director & Interim Co-Ed → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $132K (2025)
Cesar Nunez
Director
Associate Director & Interim Co-Ed → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$98K (2022) → $121K (2025)
Lissette Moreno-Kuri
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$77K (2023) → $105K (2025)
Valerie Coffman
Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$82K (2024) → $82K (2025)
Susan Avila
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Gonzalez
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abdul Hassan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Rodriguez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julio Paz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Dons
Treasurer
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juana Ballesteros
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perla Tirado
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Rocky Lopez (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Katya Nuques (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Venessa Uribe (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Freeland (2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Lobo (2020) — Director of Finance
- Former: Kedra Newsom (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Callejas (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $132K, to Marcela Rodriguez (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Enlace Chicago
How much does Enlace Chicago give each year?
Enlace Chicago gave $304K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $115K across 8 grants.
What is Enlace Chicago's typical grant size?
Enlace Chicago's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $38,031, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Enlace Chicago give grants?
Enlace Chicago gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants).
Does Enlace Chicago give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Enlace Chicago's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Violence prevention programming" (7 grants).
Who are Enlace Chicago's largest grantees?
Enlace Chicago's largest 2025 grantees include New Life Center of Chicago ($109,250), Chicago Youth Boxing Club ($30,000) and Central States SER ($29,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Enlace Chicago?
Enlace Chicago reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.1M.
What is Enlace Chicago?
Enlace Chicago is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Enlace Chicago's EIN?
Enlace Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3727669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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