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Austin Peoples Action Center

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1980
  • EIN: 36-3080683

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.81M (2022)

Expenses
$2M (2022)

Total Assets
$875k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$851k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings and Audits 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.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,805,834
Expenses
$1,996,715
Net Income
-$190,881
Net Assets
$24,466
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,785,234
98.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $20,600
1.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $153,954
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $643,753
32.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $874,991
Total Liabilities $850,525
Net Assets $24,466
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Williams (Ceo) $153,954 $0 $0
Vernell Burrell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Wafford (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bernette Barnes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2024

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,618,671
Expenses
$2,633,260
Net Income
-$14,589
Net Assets
$284,184
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,559,005
97.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $59,666
2.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $194,102
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,178,098
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,169,247
Total Liabilities $885,063
Net Assets $284,184
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Williams (Ceo) $160,000 $0 $0
Vernell Burrell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Wafford (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bernette Barnes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 13, 2023

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

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XML
Audits

Audit for a nonprofit that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,907,917
Expenses
$2,119,168
Net Income
-$211,251
Net Assets
$319,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,907,917
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $250,100
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $912,237
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,025,500
Total Liabilities $705,956
Net Assets $319,544

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,601,176
Expenses
$1,925,198
Net Income
-$324,022
Net Assets
$80,831
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,591,576
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,600
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $148,239
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $951,166
49.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,090,217
Total Liabilities $1,009,386
Net Assets $80,831
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Williams (Ex Director) $148,239 $0 $0
B Barnes (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Smith (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phil Powell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
V Burrell (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,427,820
Expenses
$1,502,494
Net Income
-$74,674
Net Assets
$336,151
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,427,820
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,282
8.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $738,793
49.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,369,112
Total Liabilities $1,032,961
Net Assets $336,151
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Williams (President) $120,282 $0 $0
V Burrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Phil Powell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Smith (Bd Member) $0 $0 $0
B Barnes (Bd Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 16, 2019

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

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,842,915
Expenses
$1,633,961
Net Income
$208,954
Net Assets
$413,968
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,781,590
96.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $61,325
3.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $390,387
23.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $685,743
42.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $959,842
Total Liabilities $545,874
Net Assets $413,968
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
C Williams (Executive Dir) $165,666 $0 $0
Phil Powell (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vernell Burrel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
B Barnes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 10, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,224,914
Expenses
$1,236,898
Net Income
-$11,984
Net Assets
$476,503
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,166,514
95.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $58,400
4.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $500,825
40.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $151,626
12.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $880,154
Total Liabilities $403,651
Net Assets $476,503
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
C Williams (President) $139,687 $0 $0
V Burrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Phil Powell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
B Barnes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 15, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,132,132
Expenses
$2,297,952
Net Income
-$165,820
Net Assets
$489,964
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,132,132
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $122,311
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,320,976
57.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $798,094
Total Liabilities $308,130
Net Assets $489,964

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,456,597
Expenses
$2,573,787
Net Income
-$117,190
Net Assets
$655,784
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,456,597
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,099
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,065,371
41.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,021,438
Total Liabilities $365,654
Net Assets $655,784

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,428,134
Expenses
$2,326,565
Net Income
$101,569
Net Assets
$772,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,428,134
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $158,397
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $843,533
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,244,203
Total Liabilities $471,229
Net Assets $772,974

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,726,541
Expenses
$1,779,617
Net Income
-$53,076
Net Assets
$669,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,726,541
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $184,012
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $731,762
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,198,210
Total Liabilities $528,905
Net Assets $669,305

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,614,771
Expenses
$1,451,381
Net Income
$163,390
Net Assets
$735,236
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,614,771
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $162,166
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $730,850
50.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,205,694
Total Liabilities $470,458
Net Assets $735,236

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990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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.

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990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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

Primary 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.

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990

Primary 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

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

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

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

PDF

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The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

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