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Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative

EIN 86-2098779 · Chicago, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We are dedicated to furthering diverse causes and the greater well-being of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and First Nations people in the Chicago area. We seek to maximize effectiveness by creating a forum for fostering mutual aid, political support, positive public recognition, strategic alliances, collaborations and partnerships.

Income
$60,370
Spending
$69,231
Reserves
76.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Highest pay
$21,000, facilitator

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 76.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (5)
  1. $31,542 spent. MacArthur Foundation - general operations support with education of member organizations; Woods Fund - properly educate our representatives regarding the Native American population; Michael Reese - review local Native American community regarding homelessness
  2. $16,839 spent. Spencer Foundation - supported the Chicago American Indian Community Collaboration in sponsoring the annual Native American Education Conference that was conducted at the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
  3. $8,644 spent. Woods Fund Chicago - Native American Summit. This fund helped us achieve our goal to be heard in Springfield, IL. We are able to create a real infrastructure to be ahead of the issues, rent vans to Springfield and prep and educate our community properly. With this fund, we expect better representation for Native people in the legislative process, connecting with other Native people in other communities who have helped craft similar bills for Native causes, building leaders and activists for the next generation, and greater voice and fair chance for the Native people.
  4. $7,207 spent. Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative - supported various projects through unrestricted funds such as the Pride Parade in Chicago.
  5. $5,000 spent. Field Foundation of Illinois - supported healing services and actions for historical and individual trauma as it relates to the Native Americans within Illinois. This included presentations and videos to document actions.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 7, 2026.

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