Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA
Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Naperville, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $71K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $217K.
Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA at a glance
In short: Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA gave $217K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $72K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $216,788
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,263
- +74.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $81,210
- Total assets
- $71,116
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Artidy Organzation Charity ($129K). Together the top 3 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2024) to $217K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Artidy Organzation Charity | Non Profit | $129,368 |
| We Are All Values Organization | Non Profit | $81,210 |
| Elbir Charity | Non Profit | $6,210 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,116 | $182,880 | $177,530 | $216,788 | 3 |
| 2024 | — | $279,867 | $214,101 | $207,227 | 5 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA is led by Osama Eltayeb, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Osama Eltayeb
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Saifeldein Arabab
Vice General Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Talha Elkhabier
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bilal Khorsahein (2024) — General Secretary
- Former: Mohammed E Mohammed (2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA
How much does Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA give each year?
Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA gave $217K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $207K across 5 grants.
What is Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA's typical grant size?
Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA's median grant in 2025 was $81,210, and its average grant was $72,263, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Non Profit" (3 grants).
How large is Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA?
Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA reported $71K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $183K.
What is Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA?
Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Naperville, IL. It holds $71K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA operate?
Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA has awarded grants in California, Nebraska, Virginia.
What is Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA's EIN?
Greater Chicago Sudanese American Association-GCSAA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1267820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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