From public IRS filings
COMMUNITIES UNITED
CHICAGO, IL · Community Improvement
Mission
COMMUNITIES UNITED IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN EFFORTS TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION, INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, AND INCREASE POSITIVE INVESTMENT IN YOUNG PEOPLE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$3.8M
Total expenses
$3.7M
Total assets
$11.7M
Program expense ratio
8871%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds COMMUNITIES UNITED
$5.1M in foundation grants on record from 27 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $2.1M | 2 |
| New Venture Fund | $375K | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $335K | 3 |
| Tides Foundation | $240K | 3 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | $130K | 3 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | $60K | 3 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | $45K | 2 |
| Rsf Social Finance | $20K | 2 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | $15K | 1 |
Leadership
JENNIFER ARWADE — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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