Westside Rising
Our mission is to engage and unite a network of local residents and organizations through training and capacity-building to leverage our collective power and shape our communities.
Key facts about Westside Rising
- EIN
- 87-3210546
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants paid (2025)
- $104 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $156,903
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$157K
+39.6% YoY
Grants Paid (reported total)
$104
-99.8% YoY
Revenue
$263K
+23.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
About Westside Rising
Based on IRS filings
Westside Rising is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $157K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $104 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
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Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $156,903 | $112,423 | $65,003 |
| Revenue | $263,219 | $212,744 | $236,347 |
| Expenses | $221,528 | $190,643 | $187,283 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradly Johnson | President | 2 | — |
| Martin Coffer | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Carol Johnson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dr Mary Nelson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Anthony Jones | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dr Angelique Orr | Executive Dir. | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Rising?
Westside Rising is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $157K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Westside Rising?
As of 2025, Westside Rising holds $157K in total assets with $263K in annual revenue. It reported $104 in grants paid in 2025, as a total without an itemized list.
Where does Westside Rising operate?
Westside Rising has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Westside Rising's EIN?
Westside Rising's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3210546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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