Outreach Chicago
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Outreach Chicago does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
Outreach Chicago does not meet this standard because:
The board president also serves as the executive director.
Standard 12 (Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses)
Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fund raising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.
Outreach Chicago does not meet this standard because:
Organization did not provide a statement of functional expenses.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 9, 13
Outreach Chicago meets the remaining 16 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Outreach Chicago's mission is to help homeless and low-income families, individuals, veterans and refugees reintegrate into society by providing them with the necessities and resources to improve their quality of life.
Year, State Incorporated:
2010, IL
Outreach Chicago has four main outreach programs that service the South and Westside of Chicago.
Our Lunchtime Program distributes nutritional bag lunches to homeless, low-income families, individuals, veterans.
Homeless Veteran Program distributes food, personal hygiene products, tents and clothing to homeless veterans until they enter the Homeless Program at the Jesse Brown VA Hospital.
Clothing / Winter Gear Programs distributes new underwear, tee-shirts, socks, pants, and other clothing items to homeless, low-income families and individuals.
Hygiene Products Program distributes men, women and baby personal sized hygiene products.
For the year ended November 30, 2024, Outreach Chicago's program expenses were:
| Outreach services | $46,197 |
| Total Program Expenses | $46,197 |
Chief Executive
Melvin Bridgmon, Board President
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed
Board Size
5
Paid Staff Size
1
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Outreach Chicago's IRS Form 990-EZ for the year ended November 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Other revenue | $28,266 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $25,611 |
| Total Income | $53,877 |
Programs: 94% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $53,877 |
| Total expenses: | $49,259 |
| Program expenses | $46,197 |
| Fundraising expenses | $0 |
| Administrative expenses | $3,062 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $4,618 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,886 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $7,504 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Total Assets | $4,619 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois