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Chicago Womens Aids Project

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1992
  • EIN: 36-3813588

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: Employment, Job-Related / Vocational Training (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$113k (2021)

Expenses
$139k (2021)

Total Assets
$26.2k (2021)

Total Liabilities
$166k (2021)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2021

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 Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$112,660
Expenses
$138,587
Net Income
-$25,927
Net Assets
-$139,872
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,537
28.0%
Program Services $81,123
72.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,212
Total Liabilities $166,084
Net Assets -$139,872
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Catherine Christeller (Executive Di) $31,385 $0
Sharon Curry (Board Presid) $0 $0
Dorothy Murphy (Board Vice P) $0 $0
Kiasha Davenport (Member) $0 $0
Cordelia Knight (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 2, 2022

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$77,531
Expenses
$160,684
Net Income
-$83,153
Net Assets
-$132,635
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,089
15.6%
Program Services $65,318
84.2%
Investment Income $24
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $100
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,346
18.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,896
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,072
Total Liabilities $167,707
Net Assets -$132,635
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Catherine Christeller (Executive Dir.) $30,346 $0 $0
Dorothy Murphy Rn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Curry (President) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Oct. 25, 2021

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$344,607
Expenses
$308,591
Net Income
$36,016
Net Assets
-$43,076
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,073
16.0%
Program Services $289,527
84.0%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
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 $56,921
18.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $116,151
37.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,308
Total Liabilities $204,384
Net Assets -$43,076
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Catherine Christeller (Executive Director) $62,308 $0 $0
Deleshia Kinney Md Mph (President) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Murphy Rn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Curry (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 23, 2019

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

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View Filing (2 of 2) PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$341,412
Expenses
$399,202
Net Income
-$57,790
Net Assets
-$79,092
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,566
6.6%
Program Services $316,604
92.7%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,236
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,408
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $147,571
37.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,891
Total Liabilities $153,983
Net Assets -$79,092
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Catherine Christeller (Executive Director) $60,000 $0 $0
Sherry Weingart (President) $0 $0 $0
Angelia Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lorraine Shoto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karyn Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2018

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$346,934
Expenses
$427,440
Net Income
-$80,506
Net Assets
-$21,302
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,494
7.1%
Program Services $320,121
92.3%
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,310
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,498
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $184,347
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,387
Total Liabilities $84,689
Net Assets -$21,302
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Catherine Christeller (Executive Director) $59,350 $0 $6,805
Mardge Cohen Md (President) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Weingart (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Angelia Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lorraine Shoto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vernita Griffin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karyn Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 28, 2017

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,386
Expenses
$396,119
Net Income
-$48,733
Net Assets
$59,204
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,727
6.0%
Program Services $319,826
92.1%
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,815
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,692
18.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $125,516
31.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,228
Total Liabilities $54,024
Net Assets $59,204
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Catherine Christeller (Directo Executive R) $59,373 $0 $12,000
Mardge Cohen Md (President) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Weingart (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Angelia Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lorraine Shoto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vernita Griffin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karyn Watkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 26, 2016

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

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$445,130
Expenses
$430,238
Net Income
$14,892
Net Assets
$107,937
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,797
4.4%
Program Services $422,807
95.0%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,516
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $125,471
29.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,446
Total Liabilities $48,509
Net Assets $107,937

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$381,371
Expenses
$421,319
Net Income
-$39,948
Net Assets
$93,045
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,549
6.7%
Program Services $354,378
92.9%
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,419
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,437
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $122,168
29.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,213
Total Liabilities $24,168
Net Assets $93,045

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$454,514
Expenses
$517,862
Net Income
-$63,348
Net Assets
$132,993
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,189
5.5%
Program Services $423,131
93.1%
Investment Income $59
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,135
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $153,503
29.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,444
Total Liabilities $18,451
Net Assets $132,993

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$529,908
Expenses
$504,027
Net Income
$25,881
Net Assets
$196,341
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,036
4.3%
Program Services $500,511
94.5%
Investment Income $134
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,227
1.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,236
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $174,187
34.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $211,616
Total Liabilities $15,275
Net Assets $196,341

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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 Sept.
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.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Sept.
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 Sept.
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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