Socialworks
Socialworks aims to empower youth through the arts, education and civic engagement.
Socialworks at a glance
In short: Socialworks reported $40K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $39,783 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -88.3% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $103,022
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $338,436
- -40.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2,995
- -78.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $370,318
- -60.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Socialworks
Who Socialworks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Socialworks gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2020 to 2023. 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 $40K (2024) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it reported $40K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Children First Fund Chicago, IL | Contribution to children first fund, chicago public schools foundationwho's mission is to promote the growth and success of students withinthe chicago public school system. | $255,000 |
| Emerald Avenue Church of God - KOK Camp Chicago, IL | Kids of the kingdom (KOK) camp, is a 7 week faith based summer day campproviding students with a safe, fun and nurturing environment thatfocuses on creative, performing, and literary arts. Campers buildownership, social and emotional learning, agency, and civic engagement.KOK aims to promote growth by enhancing students academically,behaviorally, and socially. | $86,376 |
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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 | $103,022 | $338,436 | $370,318 | $39,783 | Total only | $2,995 |
| 2023 | $134,904 | $566,705 | $927,345 | $341,376 | 2 | $14,200 |
| 2022 | $497,955 | $525,766 | $1,032,710 | $155,610 | 1 | $125 |
| 2021 | $1,004,899 | $1,351,430 | $1,747,022 | $914,159 | 2 | $37 |
| 2020 | $1,400,491 | $1,222,413 | $2,631,712 | $1,162,027 | 2 | $3,275 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Socialworks
Based on IRS filings
Socialworks is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $40K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Socialworks is led by Justin Cunningham, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Cunningham
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Chancelor Bennett
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Bennett
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Essense Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Darius White
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $125K, to Justin Cunningham (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Socialworks
How much does Socialworks give each year?
Socialworks reported $40K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $341K across 2 grants.
How large is Socialworks?
Socialworks reported $103K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $338K.
What is Socialworks?
Socialworks is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $103K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Socialworks operate?
Socialworks has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Socialworks's EIN?
Socialworks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3662609. 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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