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GREATER AUBURN GRESHAM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

EIN 36-4377387 CHICAGO, IL

Revenue 2024
$8,690,350
Expenses 2024
$6,226,634

Program services were 82.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
S41
Classification
1000
Street
1159 W 79TH ST

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

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.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $8,690,350
    Expenses
    $6,226,634
    Contributions
    $7,853,119
    Grants paid
    $1,478,742
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $9,543,644
    Expenses
    $7,040,339
    Contributions
    $8,359,656
    Grants paid
    $2,314,072
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $8,248,455
    Expenses
    $6,656,997
    Contributions
    $7,929,117
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $16,086,832
    Expenses
    $4,214,961
    Assets (EOY)
    $35,765,013

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $16,086,832
    Expenses
    $4,214,961
    Assets (EOY)
    $35,765,013

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,068,207
    Expenses
    $1,806,037
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,103,477

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,989,932
    Expenses
    $1,731,947
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,352,371

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,010,213
    Expenses
    $1,260,570
    Assets (EOY)
    $893,666

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,321,722
    Expenses
    $1,250,217
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,141,310

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,232,076
    Expenses
    $1,253,524
    Assets (EOY)
    $498,885

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,742,899
    Expenses
    $1,642,853
    Assets (EOY)
    $512,479

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,747,033
    Expenses
    $1,642,853
    Assets (EOY)
    $516,613

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,639,825
    Expenses
    $1,701,989
    Assets (EOY)
    $454,647

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

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

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

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

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2024 return

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

Disregarded entities on its 2024 return

  • GAGDC INVESTMENT LLC

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

  • 839 WEST 79TH LLC

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

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.