Nonprofit · EIN 02-0708194
ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CHICAGO, IL 60620
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $368,010 | $465,580 | -$97,570 | $421,308 | $0 | $421,308 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $561,064 | $345,450 | $215,614 | $518,878 | $0 | $518,878 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $426,856 | $228,052 | $198,804 | $303,264 | $0 | $303,264 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $364,110
- of which government grants
- $364,110
- Program service revenue
- $3,900
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $262,139
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $282,193
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,870
- Occupancy
- $2,910
- Travel
- $855
- Program services (functional)
- $449,409
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,202
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,969
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $518,878
- Total assets, end of year
- $421,308
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $421,308
- Gross receipts
- $368,010
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALE M CAIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $97,731 |
| REGINA HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 8 | $88,000 |
| ALLYENE LACEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY MIMS | SERGEANT AT ARMS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CORETTA PRUITT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADDIE BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| VIDA DYSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALE M CAIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Key employee | 20 | $0 |
| ALLYENE LACEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REGINA HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY MIMS | SERGEANT AT ARMS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CORETTA PRUITT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADDIE BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BRIDGETT WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY MIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VADA PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REGINA HOPKINS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| DALE M CAIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee | 20 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8101 S HONORE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-4564
- In care of
- % DALE CAIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 815 W 63rd Street, Chicago IL 60621
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Dale M Cain, 815 W 63rd Street, Chicago IL 60621
- Signed the 990
- DALE CAIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (773) 627-0703
- Website
- www.a4cw.org
- Return prepared by
- OSAGHAE & ASSOCIATES LTD CPAs
Mission
SEE ATTACHMENT.
Program accomplishments
- CANCER AWARENESS & SUPPORT PROGRAM: THE CANCER AWARENESS AND SUPPORT PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO INCREASING COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF CANCER PREVENTION, THE IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINE CANCER SCREENINGS AND PROVIDING HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO CANCER SURVIVORS. DURING 2025, THE PROGRAM REACHED MORE THAN 3,200 HOUSEHOLDS WITH CANCER EDUCATION AND SCREENING PROMOTION INITIATIVES. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED HOLISTIC SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MORE THAN 225 UNIQUE CANCER SURVIVORS, INCLUDING FOOD ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION TO ENHANCE THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE.Expenses $183,465 · revenue $119,724
- WELL-WOMAN: THE WELL WOMEN WELLNESS PROMOTION PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTH PROMOTION RESOURCES DESIGNED TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR WOMEN LIVING IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON CHICAGOS SOUTH SIDE. DURING THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR, THE PROGRAM CONDUCTED 134 OUTREACH ENCOUNTERS, REACHING MORE THAN 3,000 WOMEN WITH HEALTH EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROMOTE IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE.Expenses $166,593 · revenue $207,962
- ABSOL-DELICIOUS FOR BETTER HEALTH - IS A COMMUNITY CENTERED COOKING CLASS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES TO PREPARE HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE, AND DELICIOUS PLANT-BASED MEALS. THIS INTERACTIVE PROGRAM BLENDS CULINARY INSTRUCTION WITH NUTRITION EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING FOOD ACCESS. CONDUCTED 49 WORKSHOPS DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR. (ADEW)Expenses $99,351 · revenue $40,324
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0708194
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $421,308
- Income (IRS master file)
- $368,010
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- July 15, 2020
- Posted by the IRS
- September 22, 2020
- Reinstated
- Effective October 15, 2020
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $368,010 | $465,580 | $421,308 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $561,064 | $345,450 | $518,878 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $426,856 | $228,052 | $303,264 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $371,131 | $275,414 | $104,460 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Dale M Cain | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: DALE M CAIN | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0708194).
Questions about ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS
- What is the EIN of ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS is 02-0708194.
- Is ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on July 15, 2020 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2020.
- Are donations to ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Dale M Cain.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,731 (DALE M CAIN, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $368,010, expenses of $465,580 and total assets of $421,308 at year end.
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