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
9600%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds LIVE FREE CHICAGO
$3.5M in foundation grants on record from 23 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Faith in Action Network | $347K | 3 |
| New Venture Fund | $300K | 2 |
| Forefront | $200K | 2 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | $200K | 1 |
| Crossroads Fund | $151K | 4 |
| Clean Slate Initiative | $145K | 2 |
| Community Initiatives | $140K | 2 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $110K | 2 |
| Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights | $104K | 2 |
| Policylink | $102K | 1 |
Leadership
CIERA BATES CHAMBERLAIN — Executive Dir. (Principal officer)
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