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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1098722

INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO

Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60639

Financials

$10.2M$10.3M2022$12.2M$12.3M2023$15.9M$15.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$15,883,895$15,749,475$134,420$4,434,671$3,349,050$1,085,621
June 30, 2024990$12,223,206$12,274,566-$51,360$3,233,280$2,282,079$951,201
June 30, 2023990$10,235,148$10,268,003-$32,855$3,384,607$2,382,046$1,002,561
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,830,444
of which government grants
$13,950,007
Program service revenue
$50,451
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$3,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$942,369
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$454,023
Other salaries and wages
$6,103,655
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,218,553
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$20,550
Occupancy
$352,921
Travel
$24,632
Program services (functional)
$13,679,014
Management and general (functional)
$1,758,891
Fundraising (functional)
$311,570

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,233,280
Total assets, end of year
$4,434,671
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,349,050
Net assets, end of year
$1,085,621
Land, buildings and equipment
$755,872
Net assets without donor restrictions
$396,700
Net assets with donor restrictions
$688,921
Gross receipts
$15,883,895
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2016
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Teny GrossCEO/Executive Director
Officer
40$207,454$16,276
Lisa StephensPresident, Secretary, COO
Officer
40$173,182$30,884
Marlena JentzSr. VP of Operations
Highest-paid employee
40$129,534$13,168
Birgetta WilliamsDirector of HR
Highest-paid employee
40$108,574$13,171
Karen SalmonChair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Wendy DuboeCo Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Dr Selwyn Rogers JrCo Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Steven BlewittTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
John MakiTreasurer (until 5/29/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Shani BuggsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Steve EptingBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Elinor JannottaBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Keith JohnsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Walter KatzBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Robert McGonigleBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Pamela MunozBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Dr John RichBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Teny GrossCEO/Executive Director
Officer
40$202,824$15,833
Lisa StephensPresident, Secretary, COO
Highest-paid employee
40$156,726$28,628
Marlena JentzSr. VP of Operations
Highest-paid employee
40$128,114$12,420
Birgetta WilliamsDirector of HR
Highest-paid employee
40$100,987$15,280
Karen SalmonChair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Wendy DuBoeCo Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Dr Selwyn Rogers JrCo Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
John MakiTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Ed SiskelSecretary (until 8/22/23)
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Steven BlewittBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Shani BuggsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Steve EptingBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Elinor JannottaBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Keith JohnsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Walter KatzBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Robert McGonigleBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Dr John RichBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Teny GrossCEO/Executive Director
Officer
40$203,082$14,659
Lisa StephensChief Operating Officer
Highest-paid employee
40$137,954$30,565
Wendy DuboeChair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Dr Selwyn Rogers JrVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Karen SalmonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Ed SiskelSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Tamiya AurelBoard Member (until 1/31/23)
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Temi BennettBoard Member (until 3/27/23)
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Steve EptingBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Shani BuggsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Elinor JannottaBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Keith JohnsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
John MakiBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Dr John RichBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1856 N LECLAIRE 3RD FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60639-4437
In care of
% TENY GROSS
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
819 N Leamington Ave, Chicago IL 60651
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Teny Gross, 1856 N LeClaire 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 606392934
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Teny Gross, 819 N Leamington Ave, Chicago IL 60651
Signed the 990
Lisa Stephens, Chief Operating Officer
Phone
(773) 417-7421
Return prepared by
RSM US LLP

Mission

The mission of the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is to end the cycle of violence, build peace and restore justice in Chicago's communities. The institute pursues this mission through Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s principles, teachings and steps of nonviolence and making them a part of daily life.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is an organization dedicated to eliminating violence and building peaceful, safe and just communities in Chicago. We accomplish our mission through a comprehensive violence reduction program including conflict mediation and street outreach, victim advocacy, case management, community organizing, workforce development and Nonviolence training. Our work is undergirded by the philosophy and practice of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s steps and principles of Nonviolence.
    Expenses $13,679,014 · grants $942,369 · revenue $50,451

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-1098722
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
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,434,671
Income (IRS master file)
$15,883,895

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$15,883,895$15,749,475$4,434,671IRS
990June 2024$12,223,206$12,274,566$3,233,280XML
990June 2023$10,235,148$10,268,003$3,384,607XML
990June 2022$8,333,105$8,562,516$2,192,504IRS
990June 2021$4,914,661$3,688,707$2,088,046IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Teny Gross
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-1098722).

Questions about INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO

What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO is 81-1098722.
Is INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE 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 INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Teny Gross.
Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $207,454 (Teny Gross, CEO/Executive Director).
How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGO have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,883,895, expenses of $15,749,475 and total assets of $4,434,671 at year end.

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