Mission
The Organization aims to end generational homelessness in the Chicagoland area by providing safe ad stable housing, along with comprehensive services that promote wellness, economic self-sufficiency, and a renewed sense of community.
Public Charity
Celesterling Foundation
Based in Chicago, IL, Celesterling Foundation operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $3.4M in revenue, $3.2M in expenses, $250K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 4 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $501K.
EIN: 853672498
Chicago, IL
Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment
NTEE: F20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.4M
Total Expenses$3.2M
Total Assets$250K
Grant Records4
Funding Total$501K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Celesterling Foundation
How Celesterling Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 3 years.
$98
Programs
the work itself
$2
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $98 for programs
$79
Provide transitional housing and supportive services
$14
Provide services to facilitate preparedness and placement into permanent housing units to those who are or at risk of becoming homeless
$5
Provide training to those organizations that operate or administer programs designed to serve the homeless community
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
$7,283
CASE MANAGEMENT
$273,827
Assist Agency's Homelessness Related Programming
$212,654
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
$7,500
Showing up to 5 of 4 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Celestine Gildersleeve
Director
Margarita Gonzalez
Director
Mariusz Misiewicz
Vice President/Secretary
Patricia Haynes
Treasurer
Ron Archie
Executive Director
Sherri Allen Reeves
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.4M | $3.2M | $250K |
| 2024 | $2.3M | $2.2M | $71K |
| 2023 | $62K | $47K | $15K |
| 2022 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — |
Between 2023 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $62K to $3.4M (+5410%), with total assets most recently reported at $250K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.