THE NWSHC IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES, EDUCATES, AND EMPOWERS THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE HOUSING FOR ALL. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH HOUSING COUNSELING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, OUTREACH, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+145.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$192K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$48K
About Northwest Side Housing Center
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Side Housing Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $192K. Net investment income was $23.
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 | $3,750,266 | $1,527,315 | $2,841,005 |
| Revenue | $3,289,504 | $4,835,966 | $6,215,333 |
| Expenses | $4,231,677 | $6,306,414 | $6,136,902 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23 | $21 | $600 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Northwest Side Housing Center
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
NORTHWEST SIDE HOUSING CENTER
Amount
Up to $30/month discount
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Belmont Cragin Equity Fund (BCEF)
NORTHWEST SIDE HOUSING CENTER
Amount
$550 quarterly or $350 monthly
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Energy Assistance Program (Direct Vendor Payment)
NORTHWEST SIDE HOUSING CENTER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Palenque Lsna ($118,244), North River Commission ($41,730), Metropolitan Family Services ($20,893).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CARA CONNECTS CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $11,086 |
| NORTH RIVER COMMISSION CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $41,730 |
| METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $20,893 |
| PALENQUE LSNA CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $118,244 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SASHA ONGTENGCO | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LAURA TREJO | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| THOMAS NASET | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DIANA MIRELES | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANGELA FONTES | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| PASTOR JOSH PONCE | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ZAIR MENJIVAR | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| THOMAS BUGIELSKI | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN L CLEARY | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DINAH TORRES-QUINONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $130,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Side Housing Center?
Northwest Side Housing Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Northwest Side Housing Center?
As of 2024, Northwest Side Housing Center holds $3.8M in total assets with $3.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $192K in 2024.
Where does Northwest Side Housing Center operate?
Northwest Side Housing Center has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Northwest Side Housing Center award?
In 2024, Northwest Side Housing Center awarded 4 grants totaling $192K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northwest Side Housing Center's EIN?
Northwest Side Housing Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1413891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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