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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0287232

CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WAUKEGAN, IL 60087

Financials

$159K$125K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
February 28, 2026990-EZ$158,696$124,578$34,118$34,430–$34,430
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended February 28, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$158,696

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$34,669
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$55,047
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$8,092
Occupancy
$51,520
Printing, publications and postage
$9,919
Program services (functional)
$124,871

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$312
Total assets, end of year
$34,430
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$34,430
Cash, savings and investments
$34,430
Gross receipts
$158,696

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-EZ for the year ended February 28, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kim ScardinaExecutiveDirector40$15,909
Bryant MartinProgramDirector40$11,367
Vanessa RojasHumanResources20$7,393

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1400 SUNSET AVE STE 2 # 3, WAUKEGAN, IL 60087-4806
In care of
% CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS
Signed the 990-EZ
Kim Scardina, CEO
Phone
(847) 962-5602

Mission

The organization conducted community-based outreach and education efforts aimed at reducing violence and promoting public safety. Trained outreach workers and peer mentors engaged residents in high-risk neighborhoods, mediated conflicts, and connected individuals to social services, employment resources, and trauma support. The program hosted more than 150 community events and workshops, directly reaching over 2,000 individuals. These efforts contributed to improved community engagement, stronger neighborhood networks, and measurable reductions in violent incidents within target areas.

990-EZ for the year ended February 28, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • The organization provided preventative health education, screenings, and wellness services to underserved populations.250 community members served
    Expenses $47,225 · grants $35,000
  • The organization operated a community-based program to reduce gun violence and retaliation through intervention, mentorship, and conflict mediation. Trained violence interrupters and mentors engaged over 600 high-risk individuals, conducted more than 350 mediations, and facilitated 120 outreach events promoting nonviolence. The program decreased retaliatory incidents and improved community trust and safety in targeted neighborhoods.
    Expenses $37,830 · grants $25,605
  • The organization conducted community-based outreach and education efforts aimed at reducing violence and promoting public safety. Trained outreach workers and peer mentors engaged residents in high-risk neighborhoods, mediated conflicts, and connected individuals to social services, employment resources, and trauma support. The program hosted more than 150 community events and workshops, directly reaching over 2,000 individuals. These efforts contributed to improved community engagement, stronger neighborhood networks, and measurable reductions in violent incidents within target areas.
    Expenses $39,816 · grants $27,591

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025February 28, 2026July 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024February 28, 2025July 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023February 29, 2024July 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
92-0287232
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
2025
Accounting year ends
February
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$34,430
Income (IRS master file)
$158,696

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
February 15, 2025
Posted by the IRS
May 12, 2025
Reinstated
Effective February 15, 2025

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZFebruary 2026$158,696$124,578$34,430XML

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 92-0287232).

Questions about CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS

What is the EIN of CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS is 92-0287232.
Is CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2025.
Are donations to CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS 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 CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending February 28, 2027) is due July 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended February 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended February 28, 2026 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $15,909 (Kim Scardina, ExecutiveDirector).
How much revenue does CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended February 28, 2026 it reported revenue of $158,696, expenses of $124,578 and total assets of $34,430 at year end.

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