Nonprofit · EIN 20-2380358
NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60632
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $34,395,363 | $31,848,810 | $2,546,553 | $11,648,432 | $3,704,657 | $7,943,775 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $20,504,808 | $18,841,691 | $1,663,117 | $8,286,660 | $2,889,438 | $5,397,222 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $34,263,696
- of which government grants
- $18,804,958
- Program service revenue
- $127,681
- Investment income
- $50
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$53,117
- Other revenue
- $3,936
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,546,935
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $309,165
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,894,179
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,256,209
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,135
- Accounting fees
- $107,088
- Occupancy
- $1,438,255
- Travel
- $506,234
- Depreciation
- $202,440
- Program services (functional)
- $29,927,859
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,390,622
- Fundraising (functional)
- $530,329
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,286,660
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,648,432
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,704,657
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,943,775
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,760,355
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,708,333
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,235,442
- Gross receipts
- $34,468,554
- Employees
- 349
- Volunteers
- 3,211
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt DeMateo | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $133,207 | $14,033 |
| Nina Lopez | Chief Operating Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,388 | $5,971 |
| Vivian Bahena | Chief Program Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,570 | $9,779 |
| Jorge Roque | Chief Restorative Justice Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,207 | $10,335 |
| Andre Gordillo | Senior Director of New Vecinos Program Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,750 | $49 |
| Benjamin Estrada | Senior Director of Street Outreach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,968 | $49 |
| Jorge Rubalcava | VP of Finance Officer | 40 | $88,009 | $4,116 |
| Daniel Droubie | Chief Financial Officer (Part Year) Officer | 40 | $69,776 | $24 |
| Chris Dons | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Francisco Paco Amador | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Walters | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Koglin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Marquez | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Reyes | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Josiah Jobe | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Ramos | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Maggie Martensen | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Rosabel Sanchez | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt DeMateo | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $116,958 | $23 |
| Daniel Droubie | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $106,525 | $23 |
| Chris Dons | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Kaufmann | Board President (Part year) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Francisco (Paco) Amador | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Irene Vazquez | Secretary (Part year) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Walters | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Koglin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Marquez | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Reyes | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Josiah Jobe | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Ramos | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4101 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632-4287
- In care of
- % DANIEL M DROUBIE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Matt DeMateo, 4101 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632
- Signed the 990
- Matt DeMateo, Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- (312) 736-2466
- Website
- www.newlifecenters.org
- Return prepared by
- CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2380358
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,648,432
- Income (IRS master file)
- $34,468,554
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $34,395,363 | $31,848,810 | $11,648,432 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $20,504,808 | $18,841,691 | $8,286,660 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,732,956 | $14,287,474 | $3,788,760 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2380358).
Questions about NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP
- What is the EIN of NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP is 20-2380358.
- Is NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Matt DeMateo.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,207 (Matt DeMateo, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $34,395,363, expenses of $31,848,810 and total assets of $11,648,432 at year end.
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