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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP.

Totals

Total revenue
$34,395,363
Total expenses
$31,848,810
Contributions and grants received
$34,263,696
Grants paid
$12,546,935
Program service revenue
$127,681
Investment income
$50
Other revenue
$3,936
Total assets, end of year
$11,648,432
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,704,657
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$7,943,775
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$29,927,859
Management and general expenses
$1,390,622
Fundraising expenses
$530,329
Program service expenses (Part III)
$29,927,859

Program services were 94.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $60,942

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $18,804,958

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $15,397,796

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $8,227,046

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Education

    total $97,525 · related or exempt $97,525

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Sports

    total $23,934 · related or exempt $23,934

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $6,222 · related or exempt $6,222 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $50 · excluded $50

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $20,074

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $60,942

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $73,191

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$53,117 · excluded -$53,117

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $57,053 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $57,053

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $57,053

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $12,546,935 · program services $12,546,935

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $309,165 · program services $282,028 · management and general $19,241 · fundraising $7,896

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $238,432 · program services $238,432

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $11,894,179 · program services $10,836,168 · management and general $754,115 · fundraising $303,896

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $913,482 · program services $825,089 · management and general $57,850 · fundraising $30,543

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $900,951 · program services $815,007 · management and general $56,247 · fundraising $29,697

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $2,135 · management and general $2,135

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $107,088 · management and general $107,088

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,515,234 · program services $1,346,837 · management and general $124,775 · fundraising $43,622

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $26,759 · program services $19,031 · management and general $2,576 · fundraising $5,152

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $187,485 · program services $131,650 · management and general $34,828 · fundraising $21,007

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,438,255 · program services $1,242,260 · management and general $151,388 · fundraising $44,607

  • 17 · Travel

    total $506,234 · program services $430,299 · management and general $50,623 · fundraising $25,312

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $635,598 · program services $635,598

  • 20 · Interest

    total $1,693 · program services $1,490 · management and general $203

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $202,440 · program services $176,369 · management and general $17,381 · fundraising $8,690

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $59,550 · program services $46,700 · management and general $5,918 · fundraising $6,932

  • 24a · Other expenses: Direct Program Expenses

    total $190,851 · program services $190,851

  • 24b · Other expenses: Training Materials

    total $171,452 · program services $163,115 · management and general $5,558 · fundraising $2,779

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $892 · program services $0 · management and general $696 · fundraising $196

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,389,881 · end of year $2,049,068

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $442,161 · end of year $242,211

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $4,078,488 · end of year $6,351,153

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $485,568 · end of year $916,841

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $311,910 · end of year $132,646

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $2,283,962

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $523,607

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,513,091 · end of year $1,760,355

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $65,561 · end of year $196,158

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $915,046 · end of year $1,121,869

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $1,658,221 · end of year $2,447,820

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $300,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $16,171 · end of year $134,968

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,645,106 · end of year $2,708,333

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,752,116 · end of year $5,235,442

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

To show the love of Jesus Christ by serving the needs of the people of Chicagoland through programs that provide educational enrichment, health awareness and life resources. New Life Centers of Chicagoland is a neighborhood based organization that connects youth and young adults with Christ and Community through mentoring, education, and sports.

Activities or mission (Part I)

NLCC connects youth with Christ and Community through mentoring, education, and sports.

  • Community Care: In 2024, El Mercadito, our indoor markets, along with our mobile fresh markets provided food provision to the families in the communities we serve. In 2024, our distribution hubs across the neighborhood served 128,713 individuals. Our food pantry operates 5 days a week throughout our service areas. We offered English literacy classes for community members and case management for families that visit our pantry through partnerships with other community organizations. In response to the migrant crisis, we launched our New Vecinos program and shelter work. Through this program, NLC provides essential support and resources to individuals and families in need, focusing on sustainable housing solutions. In the past year, we moved 3,357 families and 15,116 individuals into apartments through the city. We distributed 345,779 emergency items, including jackets, hygiene kits and diapers within 24 hours of request. We operated three family shelters in the following neighborhoods: Midway, Hyde Park and Little Village caring for 3,855 people, providing programming and resources to help stabilize families to successful exit the shelter.

    Expenses $22,448,792 · Grants $10,768,280 · Revenue $322

  • Peacemaking: NLC continued to provide street outreach, crisis response, mediation, hospital response, violence interruption, victim advocacy, case management, and mentoring services for young people in Little Village, Far East Side, Brighton Park and Humboldt Park. Our team engaged young people in small groups, one on one sessions, and programming. In 2024, 411 youth received mentoring services throughout the year. Approximately, 511 engaged in weekly programming with our restorative justice department. The Street Outreach staff responded to 100% of all critical incidents in our service area and spent 3,683 hours canvassing the streets working with high-risk key individuals. Our victim advocates provided services to 108 individuals that were either victims of violence or family members of those who were killed due to gun violence. They assisted families and victims in submitting 25 victim compensation applications and supported with 37 funerals.

    Expenses $4,766,098 · Grants $1,616,505

  • Mentoring: In 2024, NLC served 2,791 youth through mentoring services and/or weekly programming. Of those 1,074 received one on one mentoring sessions. We provided weekly in-school programming to 5 local schools. We partnered with other agencies to provide cognitive behavioral therapy in the schools as part of our programming. Launched in 2024, The Heart Project supports youth mental health through art-based mentorship. Mentors are available four days a week at the local high school, offering open studio sessions during lunch and free periods. These sessions provide a safe, creative space for students to reflect, express themselves, and heal. NLC also expanded our entrepreneurship mentoring program to serve young ladies in Little Village in addition to Humboldt Park. Participants learn entrepreneurship, marketing, and product creation through jewelry-making, while also building leadership, financial literacy, and faith-based values. The program offers trauma-informed, promoting resilience and self-worth. Girls engage in small group mentoring, leadership, service projects, and creative experiences like workshops and adventure therapy. Youth voice and leadership are central, with girls planning activities and sharing their stories. Ongoing partnerships with schools and organizations help expand outreach and impact.

    Expenses $1,219,788 · Grants $49,146 · Revenue $5,900

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Chris Dons

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Francisco Paco Amador

    Board President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • Shannon Walters

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Andy Koglin

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Eric Marquez

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.3

  • Eric Reyes

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.3

  • Josiah Jobe

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Laura Ramos

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.3

  • Maggie Martensen

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.3

  • Rosabel Sanchez

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.3

  • Daniel Droubie

    Chief Financial Officer (Part Year)

    Total calculated
    $69,800
    From this org
    $69,776
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24
    Hours/week
    40

  • Jorge Rubalcava

    VP of Finance

    Total calculated
    $92,125
    From this org
    $88,009
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,116
    Hours/week
    40

  • Matt DeMateo

    Chief Executive Officer

    Total calculated
    $147,240
    From this org
    $133,207
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,033
    Hours/week
    40

  • Andre Gordillo

    Senior Director of New Vecinos Program

    Total calculated
    $103,799
    From this org
    $103,750
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $49
    Hours/week
    40

  • Benjamin Estrada

    Senior Director of Street Outreach

    Total calculated
    $101,017
    From this org
    $100,968
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $49
    Hours/week
    40

  • Jorge Roque

    Chief Restorative Justice Officer

    Total calculated
    $116,542
    From this org
    $106,207
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,335
    Hours/week
    40

  • Nina Lopez

    Chief Operating Officer

    Total calculated
    $132,359
    From this org
    $126,388
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,971
    Hours/week
    40

  • Vivian Bahena

    Chief Program Officer

    Total calculated
    $125,349
    From this org
    $115,570
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,779
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
15 August 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.1
Source object
202542279349301239

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