Public Charity

ECONOMIC AWARENESS COUNCIL

ECONOMIC AWARENESS COUNCIL is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Chicago, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $955K, expenses of $734K, total assets of $777K. Imperigo tracks 38 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.7M.

EIN: 300158613 Chicago, IL Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$955K
Total Expenses$734K
Total Assets$777K
Grant Records38
Funding Total$1.7M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

Prepare students and families for the economic and financial decisions they will make both today and tomorrow. Meeting the needs of families and youth with limited resources is emphasized.

Sample Grants Received

2024
CHARITABLE DONATION
$34,997
2023
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
$285,000
2023
CHARITABLE DONATION
$65,002
2023
EXPANDING AND SUPPORTING THE CAPACITY OF A LOCAL BANK ON COALITION
$25,000

Showing up to 5 of 38 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Director Alberto Roman
Treasurer Brian Frizzell
Director Christine Tinker
Director Daniel Short
Director Deborah Ross
Director Gayle Ekstrom

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
$362,040 5 grants
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
$285,000 1 grant
In support of Economic Awareness Council Financial Capability Initiative from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust, In support of Economic Awareness Council Financial Capability Initiative from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust.
$250,000 1 grant
CHARITABLE DONATION
$162,101 5 grants
TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
$155,250 2 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $955K $734K $777K
2024 $672K $620K $546K
2023 $564K $459K $509K
2022 $448K $391K $392K
2021 $444K $367K $335K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $444K to $955K (+115%), with total assets most recently reported at $777K.

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