Public Charity

Chicago Jobs Council

Chicago Jobs Council is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Chicago, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.6M, expenses of $1.6M, total assets of $1.8M. Imperigo tracks 26 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $3.6M.

EIN: 363293115 Chicago, IL Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.6M
Total Expenses$1.6M
Total Assets$1.8M
Grant Records26
Funding Total$3.6M
Filing Years2020–2025

Mission

Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) pursues its mission through advocacy, applied research, public education and capacity-building initiatives focused on influencing the development or reform of public policies and programs. From 18 original members, CJC has grown to include nearly 100 community-based organizations, civic groups, businesses and individuals. CJC and its members are committed to helping INDIVIDUALS THAT FACE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT gain the education and training they need to enter the labor market, retain family supporting employment, and pursue sustainable careers.

Sample Grants Received

UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION
2024
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
$80,000
NATIONAL SKILLS COALITION
2024
2024 INFRASTRUCTURE EQUITY POLICY SUBGRANT & 2024 SKILLSPAN REGRANT
$40,000
The Chicago Community Trust
2023
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
$100,000
UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION
2023
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
$100,000
NATIONAL SKILLS COALITION
2023
SKILLSPAN REGRANT AGREEMENT
$25,000

Showing up to 5 of 26 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Director Amanda Allen
Director Ayom Siengo
Director Becky Raymond
Director Cheryl Freeman Smith
CEO Dr Lisa M Bly-Jones
Director Joe Mutuc

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

TO SUPPORT CCAC CURRICULUM, ANNUAL MEETING CELEBRATION, CHICAGO JOB COUNCIL'S, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$679,748 1 grant
For general operations., To support policy advocacy efforts that increase access to family-sustaining jobs and remove structural barriers to employment that disproportionately affect people of color.
$425,000 1 grant
TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
$416,975 1 grant
In support of general operations. In support of the 41st Annual Meeting Celebration, for general operating support, from the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust.
$405,000 2 grants
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$400,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $1.6M $1.6M $1.8M
2024 $1.1M $1.5M $1.5M
2023 $1.5M $1.4M $2.0M
2021 $978K $1.3M $1.4M
2020 $1.6M $1.4M $1.8M

Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $1.6M to $1.6M (-3%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.8M.

Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.

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