Nonprofit · EIN 27-4499625
A BETTER CHICAGO
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,386,709 | $8,671,785 | -$3,285,076 | $17,194,088 | $453,183 | $16,740,905 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,430,343 | $7,456,065 | $4,974,278 | $20,736,281 | $696,818 | $20,039,463 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,681,211 | $7,645,127 | $1,036,084 | $16,113,219 | $1,075,894 | $15,037,325 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,281,577
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $283,050
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$5,912
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$177,918
- Other revenue
- -$177,918
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,527,254
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,111,650
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,255,702
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,726,952
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $108,605
- Occupancy
- $247,483
- Travel
- $36,526
- Depreciation
- $121,081
- Program services (functional)
- $6,481,685
- Management and general (functional)
- $749,830
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,440,270
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,736,281
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,194,088
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $453,183
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,740,905
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,381
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,878,023
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,862,882
- Gross receipts
- $6,835,990
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Swanson | CEO Officer | 50 | $417,498 | $21,709 |
| Maura Daly | CMEO Officer | 50 | $261,250 | $6,193 |
| Walter McCloskey | COO & Treasurer Officer | 50 | $212,084 | $17,959 |
| Nataly Barrera | CIO Officer | 50 | $172,522 | $16,669 |
| Onel Abreu | Director of Data and Impact Highest-paid employee | 50 | $148,952 | $15,709 |
| William V Krehbiel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John R Keller | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor O'Malley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Berkowitz | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Schwertfeger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Beard | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Gilligan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Schwartz-Ward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Jackson | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Chern | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Raino | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Myetie Hamilton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brittany Graunke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Brewer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danny Wirtz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Swanson | CEO Officer | 50 | $392,366 | $20,431 |
| Walter McCloskey | COO Officer | 50 | $188,839 | $16,083 |
| Nataly Barrera | CIO Officer | 50 | $163,082 | $15,243 |
| Marshana Pace | Managing Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $137,341 | $14,082 |
| Chelsea Huszar | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 50 | $135,334 | $6,197 |
| William V Krehbiel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John R Keller | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor O'Malley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Berkowitz | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Schwertfeger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Beard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Keogh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Gilligan | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Schwartz-Ward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Jackson | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Chern | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Raino | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Myetie Hamilton | Diretor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brittany Graunke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Swanson | CEO Officer | 50 | $371,688 | $19,288 |
| Becky Betts | Chief Marketing Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $192,816 | $7,200 |
| Walter McCloskey | CFO Officer | 50 | $179,759 | $15,088 |
| Nataly Barrera | Portfolio Director, Venture/Ca Highest-paid employee | 50 | $146,948 | $14,041 |
| Chelsea Huszar | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 50 | $142,923 | $6,336 |
| William V Krehbiel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John R Keller | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor O'Malley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Berkowitz | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Schwertfeger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Beard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Keogh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Gilligan | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Schwartz-Ward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginger Ostro | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ricardo Estrada | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Jackson | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Chern | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Arjun Aggarwal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Raino | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Myetie Hamilton | Diretor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brittany Graunke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Knowles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 W MADISON ST 3RD FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60606-3414
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH F SWANSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Elizabeth F Swanson CEO, 200 W Madison St 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60606
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH SWANSON, CEO
- Phone
- (312) 674-7066
- Website
- abetterchicago.org
- Return prepared by
- MILLER COOPER & CO LTD
Mission
A BETTER CHICAGO IS CHANGING HOW CHICAGO FIGHTS POVERTY BY INVESTING IN BOLD IDEAS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR YOUTH.
Program accomplishments
- In line with the organization's mission and values, A Better Chicago provided financial grants to organizations that are equipping people with education, skills and credentials to empower them to reach their potential.Expenses $6,481,685 · grants $4,527,254
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 | 990 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
- 27-4499625
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,194,088
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,835,990
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,386,709 | $8,671,785 | $17,194,088 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $12,430,343 | $7,456,065 | $20,736,281 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,681,211 | $7,645,127 | $16,113,219 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,080,046 | $8,227,773 | $15,380,399 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 27-4499625).
Questions about A BETTER CHICAGO
- What is the EIN of A BETTER CHICAGO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A BETTER CHICAGO is 27-4499625.
- Is A BETTER CHICAGO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to A BETTER CHICAGO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A BETTER CHICAGO 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 A BETTER CHICAGO due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did A BETTER CHICAGO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of A BETTER CHICAGO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Elizabeth F Swanson CEO.
- Who are the officers and directors of A BETTER CHICAGO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $417,498 (Elizabeth Swanson, CEO).
- How much revenue does A BETTER CHICAGO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,386,709, expenses of $8,671,785 and total assets of $17,194,088 at year end.
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