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← GREATER AUBURN GRESHAM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by GREATER AUBURN GRESHAM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$8,690,350
Total expenses
$6,226,634
Contributions and grants received
$7,853,119
Grants paid
$1,478,742
Program service revenue
$1,121,366
Investment income
$114,243
Other revenue
-$398,378
Total assets, end of year
$25,935,734
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,950,662
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$19,985,072
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$5,105,333
Management and general expenses
$1,036,282
Fundraising expenses
$85,019
Program service expenses (Part III)
$5,105,333

Program services were 82.0% 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.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $553,850

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $313,268

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $4,304,850

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,681,151

  • 2a · Program service revenue: RENTAL REVENUE

    total $827,177 · related or exempt $827,177

  • 2b · Program service revenue: ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

    total $286,849 · related or exempt $286,849

  • 2c · Program service revenue: FEES FOR SERVICES

    total $7,340 · related or exempt $7,340

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $114,243 · excluded $114,243

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $36,760

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

    $313,268

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $450,844

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$414,084 · excluded -$414,084

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $15,706 · excluded $15,706

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $15,706

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,478,742 · program services $1,478,742

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $408,548 · management and general $408,548

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,675,959 · program services $1,326,521 · management and general $349,438

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $189,873 · program services $140,513 · management and general $43,898 · fundraising $5,462

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $188,217 · program services $123,881 · management and general $64,311 · fundraising $25

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $34,663 · program services $34,663

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $4,294 · program services $1,894 · management and general $2,400

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $59,890 · program services $41,025 · management and general $17,308 · fundraising $1,557

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $437,733 · program services $273,459 · management and general $94,433 · fundraising $69,841

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $6,109 · program services $4,940 · management and general $1,169

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $78,822 · program services $63,271 · management and general $14,957 · fundraising $594

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $515,957 · program services $474,359 · management and general $36,923 · fundraising $4,675

  • 17 · Travel

    total $4,533 · program services $2,926 · management and general $1,607

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $18,090 · program services $7,159 · management and general $9,573 · fundraising $1,358

  • 20 · Interest

    total $184,767 · program services $643 · management and general $184,100 · fundraising $24

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $157,706 · program services $449,872 · management and general -$292,166

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $50,048 · program services $39,809 · management and general $10,239

  • 24a · Other expenses: DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES

    total $498,444 · program services $498,341 · management and general $76 · fundraising $27

  • 24b · Other expenses: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

    total $126,163 · program services $108,951 · management and general $16,734 · fundraising $478

  • 24c · Other expenses: LICENSE AND FEES

    total $63,833 · program services $8,642 · management and general $55,108 · fundraising $83

  • 24d · Other expenses: DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

    total $37,413 · program services $25,632 · management and general $10,886 · fundraising $895

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $6,830 · program services $90 · management and general $6,740

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $387,944 · end of year $580,537

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,600,546 · end of year $1,543,438

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $3,398,682 · end of year $2,250,643

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $63,919 · end of year $81,092

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

    $1,154,979

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

    $74,132

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $632,712 · end of year $1,080,847

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $10,145,650 · end of year $10,145,650

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $1,463

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $11,177,633 · end of year $10,252,064

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $3,132,035 · end of year $1,081,196

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    end of year $88,095

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $61,760 · end of year $61,760

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $5,365,744 · end of year $4,229,401

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $228,767 · end of year $490,210

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $17,433,353 · end of year $19,030,300

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,185,427 · end of year $954,772

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE REVITALIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY BY DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S ECONOMIC VIABILITY; INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY HOUSING TO PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT INCOME LEVELS WHILE MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND ENHANCE DELIVERY OF SOCIAL SERVICES, PARTICULARLY TO SENIOR CITIZENS.

  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - GAGDC'S ECONOMIC TEAM HAS ACCOMPLISHED MANY ENDEAVORS INCLUDING THE $250K NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITY FUND, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO POTENTIAL BUSINESSES LOOKING FOR SEED-MONEY FUNDING. GAGDC ASSISTED IN EXCEPTIONAL GRAND OPENINGS IN AUBURN GRESHAM, JERK VILLA AND MIKKEY'S RETRO GRILL. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED USE BUILDING ON OUR BUSINESS CORRIDOR, THE RENOVATION OF A SAVE A LOT, INCLUDING A GAGDC-HOSTED VENDOR FAIR HELPING LOCAL BUSINESS HAVE THEIR PRODUCTS IN SAVE-A-LOT; REBRANDING OF SAVE A LOT, AND POSITIVE LOITERING, WHICH CREATED OPPORTUNITIES AND BROUGHT RESOURCES TO RESIDENTS; VENDOR FAIR BLACK HISTORY MONTH.

    Expenses $2,899,265 · Grants $923,192 · Revenue $294,189

  • HEALTH AND WELLNESS - GAGDC PRIORITIZES PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND ADDRESS HEALTH EQUITY IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON CHICAGO'S SOUTH SIDE. THROUGH GAGDC INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS, FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, PATIENT-CENTERED HEALTH SERVICES. GAGDC SECURED A PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AS HEALTH EQUITY AMBASSADORS. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP IS WITH UIC HEALTH SECURING A DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM.

    Expenses $986,520 · Grants $555,550

  • EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT- GAGDC'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING OFFERED BOTH ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT TO ALL GRADES, AT 4 LOCAL SCHOOLS; OFFERING BOY'S MENTORING, STEM, DIVERSE LEARNING, COOKING, GAMING, MAJORETTES, GARDENING, ART, TUTORING, AND SPORTS. GAGDC EXECUTED ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL AG GOLD SUMMER CAMP WITH OVER 100 YOUTH FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. GAGDC WAS AWARDED A CITY GRANT THAT OFFERS OUTREACH, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 14 - 24. THIS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL (YAYAC) ENGAGES YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND ORGANIZATIONS, INCORPORATING THE SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS OF THE YOUTH.

    Expenses $824,544

  • HOUSING AND SENIOR SERVICES - GAGDC PROVIDED FREE WORKSHOPS THAT ARE BOTH INFORMATIONAL AND RESOURCEFUL FOR SENIORS, FROM FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO REDUCING THE COST OF RESIDENCY, PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, ETC. GAGDC ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE SENIOR WELLNESS AND INCREASE SOCIALIZATION. CHAIR YOGA, LINE DANCING, STRENGTH TRAINING, AND BELLY DANCING CLASSES HAVE ENHANCED THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR SENIORS. GAGDC PROMOTES HOMEOWNERSHIP AND ACQUIRED AND BEGAN REHABBING A BUNGALOW. THIS PROPERTY WAS ONE OF EIGHT AUBURN GRESHAM PROPERTIES INCLUDED IN THE VERY SUCCESSFUL TROLLEY TOUR. OUR HOUSING WORKSHOPS, HOUSING PAVILION, AND OTHER HOUSING-RELATED WORKSHOP HAVE PROVEN TO BE INFORMATIVE. GAGDC HOSTED A SENIOR BREAKFAST, SENIOR HEALTH FAIR, AND PREVENTION CONVENTION.

    Expenses $395,004 · Revenue $827,177

  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT- GAGDC ACCOMPLISHED THE 19TH ANNUAL 79TH STREET REN FEST HOSTING OVER 15,000 ATTENDEES, HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL BUSINESS. THE BREAKFAST AND BLUES FOR SENIORS EVENT FED OVER 500 SENIORS, ENJOYING BREAKFAST, LIVE MUSIC, AND RESOURCES. GAGDC HAD A WELL ATTENDED WINTER WONDERLAND/LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE EVENT PASSING OUT FREE TOYS, WINTER COATS, CANDY, HOT CHOCOLATE AND PICTURES WITH SANTA. THE CITY KEY EVENTS PROVIDED NEW ARRIVALS AND SENIORS WITH APPROXIMATELY 347 ID CARDS.

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

Listed in Part VII

  • Johnny Wilbon

    CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 1 related

  • Francine Dillard

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $65,000
    From this org
    $65,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Toi Robertson-Smith

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Deborah Moore

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 1 related

  • Byam Alexander

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $71,000
    From this org
    $71,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Kham Beard

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Eileen Knightly

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Charles Krugel

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Reverend Walter Mathews

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Willard Payton

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Father Michael Pfleger

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Maureen Renno

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Aaron Royster

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Carlos Nelson

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $141,886
    From this org
    $131,700
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,186
    Hours/week
    50 + 1 related

  • Kaysha Larry

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $130,662
    From this org
    $120,538
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,124
    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

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • GAGDC INVESTMENT LLC

    FOOD WASTE RECYCLING GREEN ERA 83RD ST · IL · income $15,324 · assets $2,016,162

    Directly controlled by GAGDC

  • 839 WEST 79TH LLC

    839-845 W 79TH ST BUILDING RENTAL · IL · income $0 · assets $0

    Directly controlled by GAGDC

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
11 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202523169349303162

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