EIN 36-3293115

Chicago Jobs Council (CJC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Chicago Jobs Council is a coalition of community-based training organizations, advocacy groups, businesses and individuals working toward ensuring access to employment and career advancement opportunities for people living in poverty. Since 1981, CJC’s membership has grown to include over 100 organizations and individuals. Through collaboration, advocacy, applied research, and capacity building, we work with our members to influence the development and reform of public policies and programs designed to move people into the workforce.
Total revenues
$1,142,218
2024
Total expenses
$1,460,813
2024
Total assets
$1,548,331
2024
Num. employees
18
2024

Program areas at CJC

The organization's work both informs and is informed by the experience of the field. It recognizes that successful policy reform can only help entry level workers and those with barriers to employment if providers and other stakeholders on the ground have strong capacity.
Public policy: improve the quality and accessibility of local , state and federal workforce development systems in Chicago, Illinois and beyond, and the capacity of providers within the system, to support job seekers with barriers to employment and low-wagesincome workers in their pursuit of quality employment.

Who funds Chicago Jobs Council (CJC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustFor 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
Grand Victoria FoundationGeneral Operating Support$125,000
Polk Bros FoundationStrong Communities$110,000
...and 8 more grants received

Financials for CJC

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$921,793
Program services$191,761
Investment income and dividends$26,768
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$1,896
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,142,218
Data update history
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Christopher Family Foundation
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Grand Victoria Foundation
December 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
October 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesCrime and lawJobs and employment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
29 E Madison Suite 1700-c
Chicago, IL 60602
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
cjc.net/ 
Phone
(312) 252-0460
Facebook page
ChicagoJobsCouncil 
Twitter profile
@chijobscouncil 
IRS details
EIN
36-3293115
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J20: Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
NAICS code, primary
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Independent
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