Greater Southwest Development Corp
The Greater Southwest Development corporation is the catalyst for creating and maintaining a vital greater southwest chicago community. Empowering, building, and sustaining development raises the quality of life for our neighborhood residents, businesses and industries.
Greater Southwest Development Corp at a glance
In short: Greater Southwest Development Corp gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,709
- -85.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,709
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,709
- Total assets
- $17,243,529
- -9.1% 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 Greater Southwest Development Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Inventors Organization ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $520K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Inventors Organization Chicago, IL | — | $39,709 |
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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 | $17,243,529 | $3,352,207 | $2,474,830 | $39,709 | 1 | $315,933 |
| 2023 | $18,971,058 | $2,845,355 | $2,497,146 | $263,967 | 8 | $211,506 |
| 2022 | $14,051,462 | $2,786,256 | $2,680,444 | $519,636 | 7 | $61,020 |
| 2021 | $9,409,140 | $2,172,878 | $1,714,414 | $2,050 | Total only | $59,589 |
| 2020 | $8,996,605 | $1,181,194 | $1,261,500 | — | — | $-220,981 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Greater Southwest Development Corp
Based on IRS filings
Greater Southwest Development Corp is a public charity 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 $17.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $316K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Southwest Development Corp is led by Manuel Jimenez, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Manuel Jimenez
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nyla Diab
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Ruff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Soto
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $171K (2024)
Jeff Bartow
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriela Barrientos Chavez
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Mark Divalerio (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Gabriella Barrientos (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Guitierrez (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ruff Mara (2023) — Director
- Former: Dennis Ryan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gintaras Cepenas (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Laurie Sedio (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $171K, to Adrian Soto (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Greater Southwest Development Corp
How much does Greater Southwest Development Corp give each year?
Greater Southwest Development Corp gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $264K across 8 grants.
How large is Greater Southwest Development Corp?
Greater Southwest Development Corp reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Greater Southwest Development Corp?
Greater Southwest Development Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $17.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Greater Southwest Development Corp operate?
Greater Southwest Development Corp has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Greater Southwest Development Corp's EIN?
Greater Southwest Development Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2858304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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