Chicagoland Apartment Association
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What it says it does
Chicagoland Apartment Association ("CAA") is a non-profit association formed to advance the rental housing industry by providing education, legislative and informational support, enabling members to operate successfully while contributing to the community around them. CAA offers educational courses related to property management, organizes an annual awards program and supports lobbying activities. Revenues are derived from member dues, program revenues and special events. CAA is an affiliate of the National Apartment Association ("NAA"), a national advocate for quality rental housing.
- Income
- $1.9 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $222,843, executive vice president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- CAA's Legislative program provides a strong united voice advocating on behalf of members' rights under local, state and federal law. The Legislative Committee and Board and Members determine and direct CAA's publicly stated position on important issues. Members determine the position and put a voice to the message. Two contract lobbyists in Springfield and Chicago deliver that message daily. CAA engages in coalition building to maximize impact on important issues. A coordinated legislative/PR message is delivered to the press. The CAA EVP monitors legislative trends - both positive and negative. Long term consistent representation is provided on recurring issues at the local, state and national level by CAA and the NAA/NMHC Joint Legislative Program.
- Annual trade show for products and services related to the multifamily housing industry
- CAA provides educational seminars throughout the year. The educational programs may lead to professional designations, licensing or fair housing compliance for property owners, managers, maintenance technicians and leasing professionals.
- The Chicagoland Apartment Marketing and Management Excellence (CAMME) Awards are typically held annually to celebrate multi-family housing companies and professionals that have demonstrated excellence in the previous year. The program includes an extensive judging process and an awards event.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1997.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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