Little Village Environmental Justice Org
In addition, the organization provided fiscal agency services to the Chicago Frontlines Funding Initiative and Chicago Asian Americans for Environmental Justice.
Little Village Environmental Justice Org at a glance
In short: Little Village Environmental Justice Org gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,990
- -93.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,990
- -79.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,990
- Total assets
- $7,599,206
- +43.1% 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 Little Village Environmental Justice Org funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grow Greater Englewood ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Little Village Environmental Justice Org gives
- Giving fell 94% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $157K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grow Greater Englewood Chicago, IL | General operating | $9,990 |
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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 | $7,599,206 | $6,394,992 | $4,269,375 | $9,990 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $5,310,527 | $2,730,417 | $4,090,659 | $149,400 | 3 | $1,177 |
| 2022 | $6,215,478 | $4,114,211 | $3,195,698 | $151,975 | 7 | $741 |
| 2021 | $4,634,641 | $3,681,003 | $2,292,897 | $156,974 | 9 | $106 |
| 2020 | $1,856,788 | $1,767,505 | $1,480,100 | $91,645 | 3 | $110 |
About Little Village Environmental Justice Org
Based on IRS filings
Little Village Environmental Justice Org is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Little Village Environmental Justice Org is led by Kimberly Wasserman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Wasserman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Christine Nannicelli
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antono Lopez
Cffi Project Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Dale Asis
Finance Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Tanuja Jagernauth
Just Culture & Operations Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Dulce Ortiz
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Solano
Organizing Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Juliana Pino
Deputy Dirctor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$154K (2024)
Mayra Galvez
Comptroller
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Ada Fuentes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lacourdaire Camargo (2020) — Director
- Former: Rosita Clarke (2020) — 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 $186K, to Kimberly Wasserman (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Little Village Environmental Justice Org
How much does Little Village Environmental Justice Org give each year?
Little Village Environmental Justice Org gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $149K across 3 grants.
How large is Little Village Environmental Justice Org?
Little Village Environmental Justice Org reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.4M.
What is Little Village Environmental Justice Org?
Little Village Environmental Justice Org is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Little Village Environmental Justice Org operate?
Little Village Environmental Justice Org has awarded grants in Illinois, Kansas.
What is Little Village Environmental Justice Org's EIN?
Little Village Environmental Justice Org's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4259477. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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