Public Charity

Law Center for Better Housing

Law Center for Better Housing is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Chicago, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $5.5M, expenses of $5.2M, total assets of $4.7M. Imperigo tracks 82 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $10.0M.

EIN: 363134577 Chicago, IL Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$5.5M
Total Expenses$5.2M
Total Assets$4.7M
Grant Records82
Funding Total$10.0M
Filing Years2020–2024

Mission

To promote the rights of renters to safe, accessible, and affordable housing on a non-discriminatory basis through education, outreach, supportive services, advocacy, and legal representation.

Sample Grants Received

2024
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT
$1,071,005
2024
TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES
$785,000
2024
TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN HOUSING CRISIS IN COOK COUNTY. TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE TO EVICTION HELP IL.
$99,851
$31,075
$25,213

Showing up to 5 of 82 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Director Andrew Harrison
Director Anthony Hopp
Director Christopher Thompkins
Treasurer Colin Cordes
Secretary Collette Allison Woghiren
Director Erin Kelley

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Top Grant Purposes

TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES
$3,419,606 9 grants
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT
$1,587,589 3 grants
GOVERNMENT PROJECTS/GRANTS
$820,452 1 grant
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
$600,000 1 grant
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT
$535,833 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $5.5M $5.2M $4.7M
2023 $5.7M $4.8M $4.3M
2022 $3.8M $3.6M $2.7M
2021 $3.1M $2.6M $2.0M
2020 $2.5M $2.2M $1.5M

Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $2.5M to $5.5M (+117%), with total assets most recently reported at $4.7M.

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