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  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax exemption issued: Nov. 2012
  • EIN: 45-5497499

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: Health — General and Rehabilitative / Public Health Program (Includes General Health and Wellness Promotion Services) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

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. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,147,676
Expenses
$1,294,545
Net Income
-$146,869
Net Assets
$298,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $685,589
59.7%
Program Services $190,385
16.6%
Investment Income $7,514
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $261,603
22.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,585
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $805,940
62.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $328,541
Total Liabilities $29,691
Net Assets $298,850
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $124,948 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Vice-president) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Frank Mahoney (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Garcia-kitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shari Berland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renu Kulkarni (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Fullerton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tynisha Jointer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Afina Lockhart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kimberlee Kidwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Lewin (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2026

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,300,812
Expenses
$1,101,669
Net Income
$199,143
Net Assets
$445,103
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,298,741
99.8%
Program Services $101,265
7.8%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$99,200
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $718,863
65.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $539,115
Total Liabilities $94,012
Net Assets $445,103
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $91,536 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Vice-president) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Frank Mahoney (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Garcia-kitch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shari Berland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Gordon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renu Kulkarni (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Fullerton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Boychuk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tynisha Jointer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Afina Lockhart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Kidwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Lewin (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$717,414
Expenses
$784,590
Net Income
-$67,176
Net Assets
$245,775
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $856,598
> 100%
Program Services $66,409
9.3%
Investment Income -$9
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$205,584
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $355,363
45.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $327,790
Total Liabilities $82,015
Net Assets $245,775
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $93,219 $0 $21,001
Shari Berland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Board Vice-president) $0 $0 $0
Frank Mahoney (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Garcia-kitch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Boychuk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Renu Kulkarni (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leah Gordon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Fullerton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tynisha Jointer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Afina Lockhart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 22, 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
$632,838
Expenses
$640,070
Net Income
-$7,232
Net Assets
$312,951
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $700,269
> 100%
Program Services $26,770
4.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$94,251
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $50
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $123,229
19.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $285,036
44.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $387,995
Total Liabilities $75,044
Net Assets $312,951
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $95,961 $0 $23,229
Shari Berland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Frank Mahoney (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Guttman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Garcia-kitch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Kruk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Boychuk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Fullerton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Renu Kulkarni (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leah Gordon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Afina Lockhart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tynisha Jointer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$582,723
Expenses
$525,415
Net Income
$57,308
Net Assets
$320,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $617,003
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,376
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$68,360
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $32,704
5.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,344
19.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $215,995
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $407,058
Total Liabilities $86,875
Net Assets $320,183
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $103,384 $0 $960
Shari Berland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Frank Mahoney (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Guttman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Garcia-kitch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Kruk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Boychuk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Fullerton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Renu Kulkarni (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leah Gordon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2022

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
$795,519
Expenses
$548,968
Net Income
$246,551
Net Assets
$262,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $890,074
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $974
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$104,605
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,076
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,692
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,956
32.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $371,356
Total Liabilities $108,481
Net Assets $262,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $89,692 $0 $1,100
Shari Berland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Frank Mahoney (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Guttman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Garcia-kitch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Kruk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Raj Sai (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Boychuk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Fullerton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Renu Kulkarni (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leah Gordon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 19, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$513,334
Expenses
$551,818
Net Income
-$38,484
Net Assets
$243,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $589,252
> 100%
Program Services $4,735
0.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$80,653
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,000
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $147,559
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $256,691
Total Liabilities $12,789
Net Assets $243,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $87,000 $0 $0
Shari Berland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Frank Mahoney (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Guttman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Garcia-kitch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Kruk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Raj Sai (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$484,652
Expenses
$398,499
Net Income
$86,153
Net Assets
$282,386
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $566,754
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$82,254
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $152
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $166,711
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $290,944
Total Liabilities $8,558
Net Assets $282,386
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $82,385 $0 $0
Shari Berland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Claudia Richman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Mahoney (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Guttmann (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Garcia-kitch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,579
Expenses
$308,586
Net Income
-$31,007
Net Assets
$188,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $199,727
72.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $76,292
27.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,560
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,885
25.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $214,218
Total Liabilities $25,345
Net Assets $188,873
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $79,885 $0 $0
Shari Berland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
K Brooke Stafford-brizard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bogdana Chkoumbova (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Guttmann (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kent Spellman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$307,947
Expenses
$278,812
Net Income
$29,135
Net Assets
$205,280
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $228,413
74.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $79,534
25.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,038
26.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,846
5.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,280
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $205,280
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $74,038 $0 $0
Shari Berland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Poli (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
K Brooke Stafford-brizard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bogdana Chkoumbova (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Guttmann (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Mahoney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 7, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$163,644
Expenses
$61,519
Net Income
$102,125
Net Assets
$176,145
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,829
52.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $77,815
47.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $32,504
52.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $176,145
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $176,145
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $32,504 $0 $0
Shari Berland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Large (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Poli (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Merges (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
K Brooke Stafford-brizard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bogdana Chkoumbova (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,167
Expenses
$890
Net Income
$71,277
Net Assets
$74,020
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,417
46.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $38,750
53.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,020
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $74,020
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matthias Merges (Board President) $0 $0
Paul Kahan (Board Vice President) $0 $0
Jason Hammel (Board Secretary) $0 $0
Bogdana Chkoumbova (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Ryan Poli (Board Member) $0 $0
Justin Large (Board Member) $0 $0
Shari Berland (Board Member) $0 $0
K Brooke Stafford Brizard (Board Member) $0 $0
Alexandra Desorbo-quinn (Executive Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 22, 2014

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Gross receipts
Less than $50,000

Postcard filings do not ask for a specific revenue amount and provide no additional financial details.

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990-N

Postcard filing for an organization with gross receipts less than $50,000. These filings do not generate a downloadable form.

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The summary data contains financial information from tax returns processed by the IRS since the 2012 calendar years, as well as data extracted from digital filings. IRS summary data also includes limited older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

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