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Chicago Fair Trade

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax-exempt since April 2007
  • EIN: 02-0776317

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Adult, Continuing Education (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$251k (2023)

Expenses
$270k (2023)

Total Assets
$110k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$10.4k (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$250,762
Expenses
$269,659
Net Income
-$18,897
Net Assets
$99,552
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,089
38.3%
Program Services $39,931
15.9%
Investment Income $67
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,038
1.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $110,341
44.0%
Other Revenue $296
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,410
19.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,321
26.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $109,920
Total Liabilities $10,368
Net Assets $99,552
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katherine Bissell Cordova (Director) $51,410 $0 $51,410
Jerome Mc Donnell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bernadette Aguilar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rahel Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Faur (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Leitzinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maranda Leigh (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Abby Ally (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Neier Baran (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chipo Nayambua (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Klinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rene Edde (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy De Muth (Assistant Director) $0 $0 $0
Taylor Mc Cleneghan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$235,986
Expenses
$195,711
Net Income
$40,275
Net Assets
$118,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,627
34.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,806
10.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $127,511
54.0%
Other Revenue $1,022
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,348
Total Liabilities $9,899
Net Assets $118,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robbie Klinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chipo Nayambua (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Neierberan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Abby Alley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maranda Leigh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Leitzinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Thomas (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tyehimba Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Abena Apea (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Collins (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Faur (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rahel Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Mc Donnell (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 11, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$178,221
Expenses
$128,730
Net Income
$49,491
Net Assets
$69,463
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,717
34.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,700
1.5%
Net Fundraising $106,892
60.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,906
3.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,485
54.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,681
Total Liabilities $16,218
Net Assets $69,463

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$97,202
Expenses
$106,574
Net Income
-$9,372
Net Assets
$19,972
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,730
44.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,400
2.5%
Net Fundraising $49,732
51.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,332
2.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,530
65.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,450
5.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,400
Total Liabilities $8,428
Net Assets $19,972

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$119,233
Expenses
$106,832
Net Income
$12,401
Net Assets
$25,409
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,969
26.8%
Program Services $200
0.2%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Net Fundraising $78,320
65.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,098
Total Liabilities $6,689
Net Assets $25,409

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$99,340
Expenses
$84,846
Net Income
$14,494
Net Assets
$23,860
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,703
29.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Net Fundraising $32,245
32.5%
Sales of Assets $19,573
19.7%
Net Inventory Sales $2,275
2.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,860
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $23,860

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,186
Expenses
$77,375
Net Income
$2,811
Net Assets
$9,366
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,420
18.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $29,480
36.8%
Sales of Assets $19,805
24.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,366
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,366

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$69,296
Expenses
$70,867
Net Income
-$1,571
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,403
22.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $17,164
24.8%
Sales of Assets $23,124
33.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$74,167
Expenses
$68,062
Net Income
$6,105
Net Assets
$5,566
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,666
56.2%
Program Services $568
0.8%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Net Fundraising $22,558
30.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,021
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,010
Total Liabilities $1,444
Net Assets $5,566

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$58,101
Expenses
$61,564
Net Income
-$3,463
Net Assets
$6,057
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,494
43.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $58
0.1%
Net Fundraising $15,660
27.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,994
5.2%
Other Revenue $1,953
3.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,057
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,057

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,299
Expenses
$76,300
Net Income
$1,999
Net Assets
$9,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,727
61.0%
Program Services $4,051
5.2%
Investment Income $141
0.2%
Net Fundraising $15,860
20.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $655
0.8%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,520
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,520

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$48,456
Expenses
$84,647
Net Income
-$36,191
Net Assets
$7,521
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,355
44.1%
Program Services $6,938
14.3%
Investment Income $224
0.5%
Net Fundraising $9,744
20.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $440
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,559
Total Liabilities $38
Net Assets $7,521

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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