EIN 36-4268095

Cara Chicago

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
636
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Cara Program prepares and inspires motivated individuals to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, transform their lives, strengthen our communities, and forge paths to real and lasting success.
Also known as...
The Cara Program
Total revenues
$12,735,070
2023
Total expenses
$12,734,641
2023
Total assets
$15,398,039
2023
Num. employees
636
2023

Program areas at Cara Chicago

Traditional Training & Placement Program is Cara's traditional services which includes a comprehensive range of training and support for motivated individuals affected by poverty and homelessness, including life-skills training, specialized job-skills training, and personalized career placement services.South Side Campus (SSC) is Cara's South Side campus and provides trainings and workshops similar to Cara's traditional program. The SSC also offers drop-in financial and digital literacy trainings and referrals to wraparound supportive services.Employment Retention ensures that participants of Cara have the tools needed for long-term selfsufficiency.Cara offers personal and professional coaching throughout each participant's first year of employment. These services include: regular one-on-one meetings with employed participants about on-the-job successes and challenges; and development of individual long-term goals, including goals related to housing, education, and debt repayment. As a result, over 70% or more of employed Cara participants receiving this support remain in their first job placement for at least one year. In addition to employment retention support, Cara's Career AdvancementProgram supports participants who have not only achieved stability in their personal and professional lives, but who also show an exceptional drive to grow in their careers. Once participants have been employed for at least six months and are established personally and professionally, they may opt in to career advancement services.
Cleanslate Chicago, LLC (Cleanslate), a wholly-owned limited liability company started in 2005, provides exterior maintenance services to customers across Chicago. The program was created as a vehicle for individuals with significant obstacles to employment - particularly individuals with criminal backgrounds to gain on-the-job work experience and intensive support services through transitional jobs. Cleanslate is a complement to Cara and provides additional services and training opportunities for at-risk individuals. For tax purposes, Cleanslate is treated as a disregarded entity and will be included in Cara Chicago's financial statements and tax reporting. Under applicable accounting standards, Cara Chicago is required to prepare consolidated financial statements with Cleanslate
TCP Staffing, LLC (TCP Staffing) dba Cara Connects, a wholly owned limited liability company started in 2011, was created to manage employment of individuals in the transitional jobs aspect of Cara Chicago. Cara Connects employs participants who are working transitional jobs for Cleanslate and Cara Chicago as well as select companies outside of the enterprise. In 2013, Cara Connects expanded to be a contract staffing firm dedicated to sourcing quality candidates to fulfill critical entry-level positions within Chicago's growing job market by providing temporary and temporary to permanent opportunities.
Cara Works, LLC a wholly owned limited liability company started in 2018, was organized to further the charitable purpose of Cara Chicago by serving as employer of record for workers employed in transitional jobs through other social enterprises.

Who funds Cara Chicago

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Allstate FoundationGeneral Operating Grant$1,000,000
New ProfitProgram Expansion$250,000
Chicago Cook Workforce PartnershipWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Other Grant Activiies$137,055
...and 63 more grants received totalling $3,182,987

Personnel at Cara Chicago

NameTitleCompensation
Kathleen st Louis CalientoPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Joel PomerenkChief Financial Officer$178,450
Joseph MutucChief Business Development Officer$113,250
Robert WhiteChief Program Officer$115,385
Brady GottManaging Director of Cleanslate$111,317
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Cara Chicago

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,978,184
Program services$4,756,841
Investment income and dividends$86,914
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-91,976
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,107
Total revenues$12,735,070

Form 990s for Cara Chicago

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-12990View PDF
2022-062023-02-14990View PDF
2021-062022-04-25990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-08-21990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 24 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from The Allstate Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $76,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
August 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsHousing and shelter organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharitiesCommunity Action Programs
Issues
Human servicesHomelessnessJobs and employment
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
237 S Desplaines
Chicago, IL 60661
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
caracollective.org/ 
Phone
(312) 798-3334
Facebook page
thecaraprogram 
Twitter profile
@motivatedbycara 
IRS details
EIN
36-4268095
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J20: Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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