Public Charity

Special Children's Charities

Based in Chicago, IL, Special Children's Charities operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $8.9M in revenue, $8.5M in expenses, $8.8M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 69 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.4M.

EIN: 237026774 Chicago, IL Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$8.9M
Total Expenses$8.5M
Total Assets$8.8M
Grant Records69
Funding Total$2.4M
Filing Years2019–2024

Mission

Since 1969, Special Children's Charities has been the driving force behind inclusion and empowerment for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Chicago. Our high-quality athletic, educational and life-enriching programs inspire our participants to dream big, overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Our transformative programs champion the rights and potential of individuals, support their families and uplift communities.

Where $100 goes at Special Children's Charities

How Special Children's Charities divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.

$73 Programs the work itself
$18 Management running the organization
$9 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $73 for programs

$25
In cooperation with the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Program and the Chicago Public Schools, Special Children's Charities provides funding for the year-round sports training, recreational, and social…
34% of program spending
$24
After 22 Program
About 33% (cost not reported)
$24
Art & Music Therapy Program
About 33% (cost not reported)
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Officers & Directors

Director Alondo Tucker
Executive Director Amy Taylor
Director of Development Ann M Hartnett
Director Brenda Mchugh
Director Carolyn Daley
Director Dan Koors

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

General Support
$1,940,379 50 grants
Youth Development
$89,823 2 grants
Sports & Recreation
$50,000 2 grants
Fundraising & Sponsorship
$26,921 3 grants
Health & Medicine
$12,450 2 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $8.9M $8.5M $8.8M
2023 $7.6M $8.0M $8.6M
2022 $4.5M $3.8M $7.5M
2020 $2.8M $1.6M $5.7M
2019 $2.8M $2.3M $4.4M

Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $2.8M to $8.9M (+216%), with total assets most recently reported at $8.8M.

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