Southwest Chicago Homeless Services
To provide food, clothing, case management and placement in housing, as well as referrals for additional supportive services. A commitment to helping homeless and housing-insecure persons and strive to end homelessness in our communities and advocate on their behalf.
Southwest Chicago Homeless Services at a glance
In short: Southwest Chicago Homeless Services gave $15K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $14,565
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- Average grant
- $7,283
- Median grant
- $7,283
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Southwest Chicago Homeless Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Phoenix Foundation NFP ($7K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Foundation NFP Chicago, IL | General Operating Expenses | $7,283 |
| Olive Branch Mission Chicago, IL | General Operating Expenses | $7,282 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $246,161 | $146,897 | $14,565 | 2 | $253,816 |
| 2025 | $160,302 | $145,614 | $189,791 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $188,391 | $155,489 | $238,909 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $281,384 | $164,725 | $245,791 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $370,791 | $227,061 | $207,893 | — | — | $1,023 |
| 2021 | $359,886 | $177,238 | $240,924 | — | — | — |
About Southwest Chicago Homeless Services
Based on IRS filings
Southwest Chicago Homeless Services is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $254K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southwest Chicago Homeless Services is led by Karyn Perkins, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Karyn Perkins
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$57K (2021) → $66K (2026)
Deb Wohler
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coleen Esteves
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dimas Ortega
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Marmo MD
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrence Glavin
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jackie Cataldo (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lori Pacura (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Barbara Jilek (2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Bator (2021) — Director
- Former: Sanja Stinson (2021) — Director
- Former: Thelma Tennant (2021) — Director
- Former: Walter Gillespie Jr. (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $66K, to Karyn Perkins (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Chicago Homeless Services
How much does Southwest Chicago Homeless Services give each year?
Southwest Chicago Homeless Services gave $15K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is Southwest Chicago Homeless Services?
Southwest Chicago Homeless Services is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL.
Where does Southwest Chicago Homeless Services operate?
Southwest Chicago Homeless Services has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Southwest Chicago Homeless Services's EIN?
Southwest Chicago Homeless Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3925529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 27, 2024)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
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