From public IRS filings
LAW CENTER FOR BETTER HOUSING
CHICAGO, IL · Crime & Legal-Related
Mission
Legal representation, legal advocacy, education & outreach for low & moderate-income renters.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$5.5M
Total expenses
$5.2M
Total assets
$4.7M
Program expense ratio
89%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds LAW CENTER FOR BETTER HOUSING
$7.4M in foundation grants on record from 23 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bar Foundation | $3M | 5 |
| Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | $2.3M | 4 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $600K | 1 |
| Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | $521K | 4 |
| Communities United | $155K | 2 |
| Polk Bros Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | $131K | 3 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $102K | 3 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | $95K | 3 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness History | $85K | 3 |
Leadership
Mark Swartz — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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