2025-11-13T20:37:24-05:00 2025-06-30 990EZ 2024-07-01 362672201 OPERATION UP-LIFT INC OPER 7083433554 104 South 5th Avenue Maywood IL 60153 Edward Millon Board Chairman 6306701100 2025-11-14 false 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X 61323 X 58400 2918 5 0 27305 -27305 0 0 0 34018 5600 2212 29 30370 38211 -4193 26234 0 22041 X 3522 7402 68655 67415 2768 240 74945 75057 48711 53016 26234 22041 Operation Uplift Inc. is a grassroots not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing social services to unemployed and underemployed residents in the West Suburban Cook County communities. Since its inception in 1968 it has supported over 37,500 clients. The organization operates key programs such as the Operation Uplift Training and Resource Center which offers computer training job readiness skills employment referral assistance life management counseling GED studies nutritional counseling and small business seminars. Additionally the West Town Museum of Cultural History is part of its offerings. Operation Uplift is actively involved in community collaborations as a member of the Maywood Chamber of Commerce the Triton College Advisory Council on Adult Education and the Mayors Summit on Crime & Violence. The West Town Museum of Cultural History was established in 1995 with the purpose of researching designing exhibiting and echoing the heritage of Chicagos West Suburban Community. The museum focuses 80% on Black History blending it with other cultures to tell the true story of American History. This mission promotes historic achievements and emphasizes the importance of the present and future. As part of our educational outreach we conducted museum tours for the entire 4th grade class of School District 89 integrating the visits into their Black History Curriculum. The Museum also offered tours to the public. In addition the Museum staff conducted the African American Heritage Tour. This special tour was part of our 2025 Juneteenth National Freedom Day Celebration aiming to enhance public understanding and appreciation of African American history and culture. 10000 12695 Program Service Accomplishments for Operation Uplift Training and Resource Center: Throughout the fiscal year the Operation Uplift Training and Resource Center remained dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of unemployed and underemployed individuals in the West Suburban Cook County area. Operation Uplift provided the following services: Hands-on computer training aimed at improving digital literacy. Job readiness skills sessions designed to enhance employability. Employment referral assistance to facilitate job connections. Life management counseling to support comprehensive personal development. Nutritional counseling to promote healthy lifestyle choices. In addition to these offerings the center actively sought new grant funding opportunities to sustain and expand its program offerings ensuring continued support for the communitys evolving needs. 0 8695 21390 Edward Millon Board Chairman 3 0 0 0 Gloria Alford Board Member and Board Secretary 3 0 0 0 Lequita Neely Treasurer and Board Member 2 0 0 0 Tom Wells Board Member 2 0 0 0 George Stone Executive Director and Board Member 30 0 0 0 Gay Chase Corporate Counsel and Board Member 2 0 0 0 Dorothy Hall Museum Curator 24 4960 0 0 false false false false false false false false false IL Edward Millon 104 South 5th Avenue Maywood IL 60153 7083433554 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 144375 115170 118924 85253 58400 522122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 144375 115170 118924 85253 58400 522122 0 522122 15 10441 9 16 5 10486 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 532608 0 0.9803 0.9798 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED MLK Jr Gala 38595 38595 0 0 0 0 0 0 27305 38595 38595 0 0 0 0 0 0 27305 27305 -27305 Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Accounting Services, $2046.00| Contract Services, $1246.00| Utilities, $7001.00| Telecommunications, $5322.00| Office Supplies, $322.00| Licenses & Permits, $200.00| Membership Fees, $199.00| Storage Rental, $5700.00| Advertising, $300.00| Insurance, $2582.00| Bank Fees, $180.00| Interest Expense, $3689.00| Supplies, $143.00| Depreciation Expense, $1440.00| Part II, line 24 | Asset Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Grants Receivable, $2528, 0| Security Deposits, $240, $240| Part II, line 26 | Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Accounts Payable, $5963, $7096| Mortgages or other loans payable, $42748, $45920|