Nonprofit · EIN 81-4856600
ALLIANCE 98
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60623
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $824,627 | $582,748 | $241,879 | $629,019 | $15,813 | $613,206 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $510,319 | $405,235 | $105,084 | $371,804 | $477 | $371,327 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $403,906 | $298,970 | $104,936 | $278,894 | $12,651 | $266,243 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $386,040
- of which government grants
- $70,000
- Program service revenue
- $417,301
- Investment income
- $1,833
- Net rental income
- $700
- Other revenue
- $19,453
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $71,672
- Other salaries and wages
- $118,730
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $209,055
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $325
- Accounting fees
- $35,135
- Occupancy
- $30,901
- Travel
- $3,966
- Depreciation
- $9,975
- Program services (functional)
- $412,583
- Management and general (functional)
- $99,311
- Fundraising (functional)
- $70,854
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $371,804
- Total assets, end of year
- $629,019
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,813
- Net assets, end of year
- $613,206
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,223
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $543,206
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $70,000
- Gross receipts
- $824,627
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID ROJAS | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $71,672 |
| ROBERTO RIVERA | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERTO ARISTA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AYANNA BANKS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BARNARD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAT MAHER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN ROBERTSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID ROJAS | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $70,252 |
| ROBERTO RIVERA | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERTO ARISTA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AYANNA BANKS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BARNARD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAT MAHER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN ROBERTSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID ROJAS | Chief Executive Office Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $60,000 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3948 W 26TH ST STE 112, CHICAGO, IL 60623-3738
- In care of
- % DAVID ROJAS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 2738 S AVERS AVE, Chicago IL 60623
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAVID ROJAS, 3934 W 26th Street, Chicago, IL 60623
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- David Rojas, 4320 S Maplewood Ave, Chicago IL 60623
- Signed the 990
- DAVID ROJAS, CEO
- Phone
- (773) 808-3233
- Website
- www.ta98.org
- Return prepared by
- SHERMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Mission
To tackle high unemployment rates for young adults in Chicago's communities by empowering them with the skills, experiences, and networks necessary to obtain meaningful career opportunities.
Program accomplishments
- Safe Spaces / DFSS My Chi My Future - A year-round employment program empowering youth (16-24) to create positive change in their community. Through event planning, teamwork, and community engagement, participants gain hands-on experience while bringing art, sports, entertainment, and resources to public spaces throughout our vibrant neighborhoods.Expenses $190,460 · revenue $208,919
- Arts and Culture Entrepreneurship - Grounded Studio, Moments Media, and Fiscal Sponsorships: Grounded Studio is TA98's creative and business incubator providing entrepreneurs with hands-on learning and access to tools, space, and networks required to grow their businesses. Moments Media is TA98's in-house digital storytelling division providing multi-media storytelling, strategic integrated marketing, and social media consulting to external clients, providing professional growth opportunities for young people who want to work in media. TA98 also served as fiscal sponsor for the production of Wicket, a documentary about breakdancing culture and personal acceptance.Expenses $153,191 · revenue $139,450
- Suited for a Cause / DFSS Mentoring - Empowering young adults 16-24 years old with essential 21st-century skills through career readiness training, mentorship, and access to good jobs. The program includes monthly workshops designed to build confidence and prepare participants for professional success.Expenses $68,932 · revenue $68,932
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
- 81-4856600
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $629,019
- Income (IRS master file)
- $824,627
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $824,627 | $582,748 | $629,019 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $510,319 | $405,235 | $371,804 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $399,398 | $294,463 | $278,894 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $250,025 | $161,362 | $187,008 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: David Rojas | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: David Rojas | 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 81-4856600).
Questions about ALLIANCE 98
- What is the EIN of ALLIANCE 98?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE 98 is 81-4856600.
- Is ALLIANCE 98 tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to ALLIANCE 98 tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALLIANCE 98 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 ALLIANCE 98 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 ALLIANCE 98 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 ALLIANCE 98?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAVID ROJAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE 98?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,672 (DAVID ROJAS, CEO).
- How much revenue does ALLIANCE 98 have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $824,627, expenses of $582,748 and total assets of $629,019 at year end.
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