From public IRS filings
LIVE FREE CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
Mission
LIVE FREE ILLINOIS IS A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION PARTNERING WITH OVER 120 CONGREGATIONS AND DIRECTLY IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD SAFER, MORE QUITABLE COMMUNITIES ACROSS ILLINOIS. OPERATING AT THE INTERSECTION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ABD PUBLIC SAFETY, THE ORGANIZATION DRIVES SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO REDUCE VIOLENCE, IMPROVE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INVEST IN COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2.2M
Total expenses
$2.3M
Total assets
$1.7M
Program expense ratio
96%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds LIVE FREE CHICAGO
$3.9M in foundation grants on record from 37 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Faith in Action Network | $347K | 3 |
| Chicago Beyond | $326K | 2 |
| New Venture Fund | $300K | 2 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $270K | 6 |
| Forefront | $200K | 2 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | $200K | 1 |
| Crossroads Fund | $151K | 4 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $150K | 1 |
| Clean Slate Initiative | $145K | 2 |
| Community Initiatives | $140K | 2 |
Leadership
CIERA BATES CHAMBERLAIN — Executive Dir. (Principal officer)
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