Public Charity

EMERALD SOUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLOBORATIVE

EMERALD SOUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLOBORATIVE is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in CHICAGO, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.8M, expenses of $1.5M, total assets of $1.3M. Imperigo tracks 13 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.8M.

EIN: 831478837 CHICAGO, IL Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.8M
Total Expenses$1.5M
Total Assets$1.3M
Grant Records13
Funding Total$2.8M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

TO ENSURE THAT ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE SHARED TO BENEFIT RESIDENTs AND BUSINESS OWNERS OF CHICAGOS SOUTHSIDE. WE AIM TO FOSTER GROWTH OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND LEADERS, ATTRACT NEW INVESTMENT, DEVELOP OUR LOCAL LABOR WORKFORCE AND SUPPORT INCLUSIVE HOUSING

Sample Grants Received

THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE
2024
GTB TA FUNDING AWARD
$35,000
CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOOD TECHNOLOGY
2024
PARTICIPATION IN STELLAR EV WORKING GROUP TRAININGS, SUPPORT FOR NATURE NEAR TRANSIT PROGRAM, SUPPORT FOR NATURE NEAR TRANSIT PROGRAM
$28,250
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
2024
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
$25,000
$5,000
The Chicago Community Trust
2023
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
$81,100

Showing up to 5 of 13 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

DIRECTOR Calvin Holmes
DIRECTOR Charise Williams
DIRECTOR Charles Young
DIRECTOR Cory L Thames
DIRECTOR Dawveed Scully
DIRECTOR Donald Mcgruder

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO.
$1,250,000 2 grants
Support to generate community wealth and amplify local culture through shared pride, power, and investment including through affordable housing and redevelopment of under-utilized land and real estate in the Woodlawn and Washington Park neighborhoods of Chicago.
$942,200 2 grants
To support community-led action
$200,000 1 grant
General Operating Support, To support leadership of the Community Tables, community engagement around Elevated Chicago Workplan priorities and those outlined by the Table, and support collaboration of Elevated Chicago eHub partners and community stakeholders., Support for the refresh of the CCR rain garden, engagement and signage at Overton Center for Excellence - NNT., To support member organization participation in Elevated Chicago and related commitments and expenses, and to increase the racial equity capacity of the Elevated Chicago collaborative., Supporting General Operations of neighborhood organization that facilitates and promotes neighborhood investment work in their community, from the Searle funds at The Chicago Community Trust.
$131,100 1 grant
TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY TABLE, AND ELEVATED CHICAGO GREEN LINE SOUTH EHUBS.
$103,500 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $1.8M $1.5M $1.3M
2024 $815K $2.6M $1.0M
2023 $3.2M $2.6M $3.0M
2022 $5.1M $3.2M $2.7M
2021 $2.3M $2.3M $1.2M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $2.3M to $1.8M (-22%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.3M.

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