Nonprofits›Gary Comer Youth Center

Youth Development

Gary Comer Youth Center

CHICAGO, IL

Website

Total revenue

$7.0M

Total expenses

$6.1M

Net assets

$317K

Grants received

$16.5M

105 grants

EIN

455399472

Tax year

2023

Mission

We prepare young people for college, careers, and futures as well-rounded global citizens.

Programs

2 programs

Supplied youth with the opportunity to explore career options through specially-designed employment programs, apprenticeships and job-shadowing. Youth participated in career development workshops and attended career exploration days. Some candidates progressed to internships offsite with partnering organizations.

Expenses: $588K

Provided students with comprehensive academic and social support to help each student prepare for, enroll, and graduate from high school and/or college. The programs provided students with early awareness, quality planning and support while students are considering or enrolled in high school and/or college.

Expenses: $2.2M

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$6.9M
Program service revenue$124K
Investment income$36K
Other revenue—
Total revenue$7.0M

Expenses

Grants paid—
Salaries & benefits$3.0M
Fundraising$280K
Other expenses$3.1M
Total expenses$6.1M
Total assets$7.7M
Net assets$317K

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

RHONDA HOPPS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - THRU 9/2023

Board

$102K

40 hrs/wk

REMINGTON PRICE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - BEG 9/2023

Board

$69K

40 hrs/wk

MONICA CARNEY

SECRETARY

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

GUY COMER

DIRECTOR

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

MARK R GROSSMAN

DIRECTOR

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

GREGORY C MOONEY

BOARD PRESIDENT

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

TELISA YANCY

DIRECTOR - PART YEAR

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

TONY HOUSING

CONTROLLER - BEG 2/2024

Board

—

40 hrs/wk

CHARLES F WHITAKER

DIRECTOR

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

ELIZABETH YOUNG

TREASURER

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

MILLER COOPER & CO LTD

CONSULTING AND HR AND ACCOUNTING OUTSOUR

$136K

Grants received

Showing 105 of 105

FromAmountPurposeYear
COMER SCIENCE & EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$300K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
Builders Vision Foundation
$250K
to support its urban agriculture program
2024
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$177K
Youth Development
2024
JOHN D AND CATHERINE T MACARTHUR
$75K
IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
PROJECT REDWOOD
$40K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
VIVO FOUNDATION
$40K
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE
2024
CAMP OUT FOR KIDS
$15K
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND CAMPS.
2024
SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS CHARITABLE
$5K
EDUCATIONAL MATCHING
2024
HOBSONLUCAS FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
GENERAL DONATION
2024
CH ROBINSON WORLDWIDE FOUNDATION
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
2024
VAN NICE FOUNDATION
$250
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
COMER SCIENCE & EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$2.4M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
The Chicago Community Trust
$2.3M
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
Builders Vision Foundation
$250K
To support Gary Comer Youth Center's Produce Pathways urban agriculture program
2023
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$205K
Youth Development
2023
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$155K
HUMAN SERVICES
2023
FOREFRONT
$100K
CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
JOHN D AND CATHERINE T MACARTHUR
$75K
in support of general operations
2023
PROJECT REDWOOD
$50K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$50K
YOUTH DEVEL
2023
TIDES CENTER
$33K
QUALITY EDUCATION
2023
VIVO FOUNDATION
$30K
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE
2023
PATRICK G AND SHIRLEY W RYAN
$25K
GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2023
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc
$25K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
Caerus Foundation Inc
$25K
Middle School Academic and Enrichment Summer Camp 2023
2023
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$24K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
Illinois Children's Healthcare
$20K
Healthcare Careers Pathways Mental Health Career Unit
2023
CAMP OUT FOR KIDS
$10K
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND CAMPS.
2023
MHNU CORPORATION
$10K
Support Organization
2023
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA
$8K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2023
CH ROBINSON WORLDWIDE FOUNDATION
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
2023
Bindler Family Foundation
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2023
VAN NICE FOUNDATION
$250
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION
$100
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
RICHARDS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$100
EDUCATION
2023
COMER SCIENCE & EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$2.7M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
The Chicago Community Trust
$510K
support for Annual Event (no tickets or tangible benefits), To support the development and construction of the Xchange Grand Crossing at 7327-7369 South Chicago Ave. to become an employment, wellness and community hub for the Greater Grand Crossing community.
2022
Builders Vision Foundation
$250K
To support Gary Comer Youth Center's Produce Pathways urban agriculture program
2022
JOHN D AND CATHERINE T MACARTHUR
$75K
in support of general operations
2022
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$71K
HUMAN SERVICES
2022
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$64K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
VIVO FOUNDATION
$60K
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE
2022
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO
$40K
A PROGRAM THAT TAKES A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH TO ADDRESSING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
2022
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$25K
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
2022
HOBSONLUCAS FAMILY FOUNDATION
$25K
COMER EDUCATION CAMPUS
2022
PATRICK G AND SHIRLEY W RYAN
$25K
GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2022
THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION
$15K
SUPPORT LOCAL LUNCHBOX HEALTHY FOOD PROGRAM IN CHICAGO.
2022
Caerus Foundation Inc
$15K
2022 youth summer programs
2022
ONECHICAGOFUND
$11K
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
2022
CAMP OUT FOR KIDS
$10K
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND CAMPS.
2022
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA
$10K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2022
THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
THE HODDER FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
JANE W AND DAVID M STONE CHARITABLE
$5K
CHARITABLE
2022
CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION
$3K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
VAN NICE FOUNDATION
$500
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$95K
HUMAN SERVICES
2021
VIVO FOUNDATION
$35K
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE
2021
PATRICK G AND SHIRLEY W RYAN
$25K
GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2021
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$24K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$24K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
THE COMER FOUNDATION
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN
$6K
Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support
2021
VAN NICE FOUNDATION
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
THE GROWMARK FOUNDATION
$100
FOR SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2021
COMER SCIENCE & EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$2.5M
General Support
2020
Builders Vision Foundation
$250K
To support Producing Pathways in Greater Grand Crossing
2020
The Chicago Community Trust
$239K
TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP, REDEFINING POSSIBLE ANNUAL EVENT, SAFETY, EDUCATION, HEALTH PROGRAMMING, YOUTH RACIAL HEALING, AND GENERAL OPERATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES THAT PROMOTE WELLBEING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR AGING ADULTS
2020
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$92K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
FOREFRONT
$79K
CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
JANE W AND DAVID M STONE CHARITABLE
$52K
CHARITABLE
2020
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$41K
HUMAN SERVICES
2020
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
$32K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
PATRICK G AND SHIRLEY W RYAN
$25K
GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2020
HOBSONLUCAS FAMILY FOUNDATION
$25K
GENERAL DONATION
2020
THE COMER FOUNDATION
$25K
General Support
2020
GREATER GREEN BAY COMMUNITY
$15K
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
CAMP OUT FOR KIDS
$10K
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND CAMPS.
2020
THE PRITZKER PUCKER FAMILY
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA COMMUNITY
$10K
2020 COMER EDUCATION CAMPUS BENEFIT
2020
CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION
$3K
GENERAL
2020
THE HOWARD B BERNICK FOUNDATION
$2K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
THE IRVING HARRIS FOUNDATION
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
VAN NICE FOUNDATION
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
SUSAN AND STEPHEN BAIRD FAMILY
$500
GENERAL AND UNRESTRICTED
2020
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
$207K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2019
The Chicago Community Trust
$65K
TO SUPPORT NANCY C. LOEB AND EVELYN J. MYERS SCHOLARSHIP, YOUTH PROGRAMMING, USDA SUMMER MEALS, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2019
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$22K
HUMAN SERVICES
2019
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$20K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
FIELD FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS
$2K
GENERAL
2019
COMER SCIENCE & EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$1.3M
General Support
2018
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
$136K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2018
The Chicago Community Trust
$119K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
PATRICK G AND SHIRLEY W RYAN
$25K
GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2018
BERBEEWALSH FOUNDATION INC
$25K
YOUTH EDUCATION SUPPORT
2018
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$23K
Conservation Activities
2018
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA
$15K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2018
JANE W AND DAVID M STONE CHARITABLE
$15K
CHARITABLE
2018
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$15K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
Solot and Karp Family Foundation
$1K
Center's participation in the Park Journeys Program
2018
Bindler Family Foundation
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2018
ALSDORF FOUNDATION
$100
EDUCATIONAL
2018
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC
$135K
Program Support
2017
The Chicago Community Trust
$81K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2017
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$14K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$16.5M from 48 funders · 105 grants · 2017–2024

Comer Science & Education Foundation

$9.3M · 5 grants · 2018–2024

The Chicago Community Trust

$3.3M · 6 grants · 2017–2023

Builders Vision Foundation

$1M · 4 grants · 2020–2024

United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

$511K · 4 grants · 2017–2020

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$384K · 5 grants · 2019–2023

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

$382K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$277K · 8 grants · 2017–2023

John D And Catherine T Macarthur

$225K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Details

EIN455399472
NTEE codeO50
Subsection03
Ruling date2013-02
Formed2012
Employees144
Volunteers100
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