Nonprofit · EIN 20-1628958
GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · NEW LENOX, IL 60451
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,453,373 | $1,623,631 | -$170,258 | $630,567 | $195,970 | $434,597 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,387,600 | $1,398,316 | -$10,716 | $684,797 | $79,942 | $604,855 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,438,976
- of which government grants
- $75,386
- Membership dues
- $192,318
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10,056
- Other revenue
- $4,341
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $195,903
- Other salaries and wages
- $441,937
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $728,925
- Professional fundraising fees
- $37,730
- Accounting fees
- $21,117
- Travel
- $58,679
- Depreciation
- $2,695
- Program services (functional)
- $1,192,735
- Management and general (functional)
- $309,058
- Fundraising (functional)
- $121,838
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $684,797
- Total assets, end of year
- $630,567
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $195,970
- Net assets, end of year
- $434,597
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,779
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $142,033
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $292,564
- Gross receipts
- $1,453,373
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN ALTENBERG | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $192,213 | $5,766 |
| BRDIGET BROWN | CHIEF OPS AND PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,045 | $2,221 |
| TRAVIS WHEELER | CHIEF POLICY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,045 | $2,221 |
| MAYOR BILLY MCKINNEY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR GINO MORETTI | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR RYAN SORENSON | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR VALERIE PLANTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR MAT SISCO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRIBAL CHAIRMAN JOEY AWONHOPAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR BILL BAZZI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR JUSTIN BIBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR DARRIN CANIFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA DESBASSIGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR MIKE DUGGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYOR SANDRA EASTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAYOR CAVALIER JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAYOR KEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAYOR BRUNO MARCHAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WARDEN MATRASOVS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAYOR EDDIE MELTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REEVE BERT LIVERANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAYOR CAROLYN PARRISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAYOR JEROME PRINCE | DIRECTOR (TERMED 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN ALTENBERG | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $171,647 | $9,349 |
| TRAVIS WHEELER | CHIEF POLICY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,134 | $4,885 |
| BRDIGET BROWN | CHIEF OPS AND PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,829 | $5,697 |
| MAYOR BILLY MCKINNEY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR GINO MORETTI | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR RYAN SORENSON | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR VALERIE PLANTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR MAT SISCO | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR BILL BAZZI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR JUSTIN BIBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR DARRIN CANIFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR BONNIE CROMBIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR MIKE DUGGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR SANDRA EASTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR CAVELIER JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR RICHARD LEWIS | DIRECTOR (TERMED 11/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR LORI LIGHTFOOT | DIRECTOR (TERMED 5/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR BRUNO MARCHAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR JEROME PRINCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR JOHN TORY | DIRECTOR (TERMED 2/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1332, NEW LENOX, IL 60451-6332
- In care of
- % JOHN T DICKERT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JON ALTENBERG, PO BOX 1332, NEW LENOX, IL 60451
- Signed the 990
- JON ALTENBERG, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (312) 201-4518
- Website
- WWW.GLSLCITIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
HAVE THE MAYORS WHOSE POPULATION AND TOWNS (AND ECONOMY) THAT RELY ON THE GREAT LAKES WATER TO FORM A BI-NATIONAL COALITION AND WILL ACTIVELY WORK WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS TO ADVANCE THE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF THE GREAT LAKES ECOSYSTEM THROUGH DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE GREAT LAKES PROTECTION AND RESTORATION PLAN. MAYORS WILL BECOME ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN GREAT LAKES ISSUES RELATING TO GOVERNANCE, ECONOMICS AND SCIENCE.
Program accomplishments
- VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION INCLUDING: 1) ESTABLISH A GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE, UNDER WHICH MAYORS WILL WORK JOINTLY TO ADVANCE THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF THE GREAT LAKES ECOSYSTEM; 2) RESILIENT COASTAL PROJECT INITIATIVE, PROVIDED CONSULTING ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITIES IN ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, OHIO, PENSYLVANIA, NEW YORK, MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN; 3) SEEK PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, VARIOUS COMMISSIONS AND PANELS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN GREAT LAKES ISSUES; 4) IMPLEMENT AND ADVANCE EXISTING MAYORAL INITIATIVES CONCERNING THE GREAT LAKES; 5) CALL UPON THE U.S. CONGRESS AND CANADIAN PARLIAMENT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, BY AN INDEPENDENT PANEL OF SCIENCE AND POLICY EXPERTS WHICH INCLUDES THE MEMBER MAYORS, AND DELIVER A DETAILED PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF THE GREAT LAKES. THIS PLAN WILL BE UPDATED AS VARIOUS ISSUES ARISE AND WILL SERVE AS A BLUEPRINT TO GUIDE AGREED-UPON FUTURE LEGISLATIVE AND APPROPRIATIONS ACTIVITIES THAT RESTORE AND PROTECT THE GREAT LAKES ECOSYSTEM; 6) IDENTIFY, EVALUATE. HIGHLIGHT AND SHARE INFORMATION WITH EACH OTHER ABOUT SUCCESSFUL LOCAL INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT AND RESTORE THE GREAT LAKES ECOSYSTEM WHILE ENCOURAGING THE VITALITY OF GREAT LAKES COMMUNITIES; 7) CONTINUE TO MEET, COMMUNICATE AND SHARE IDEAS ABOUT THE VARIOUS ISSUES THE MEMBER CITIES ARE EXPERIENCING IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE MUCH NEEDED KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND SOLUTIONS OF SAID ISSUES, WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE, COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS.8) COLLABORATE CLOSELY TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION OF THE GREAT LAKES AND ST. LAWRENCE BASIN INTO A THRIVING BLUE-GREEN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR. THE BASIN FORMS THE LARGEST FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM IN THE WORLD, PROVIDING DRINKING WATER TO MORE THAN 40 MILLIONPEOPLE AND SERVING AS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR COMMUNITIES' ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. THE MAYORS COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION WILL LAUNCH AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE REGION IN SEPTEMBER OF 2025. THIS ROADMAP FOR THE BASIN COMMUNITIES WILL HELP TRANSFORM OUR REGION, ADD GOOD PAYING JOBS, IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING OF OUR RESIDENTS AND BRING ABOUT PROSPERITY OVER THE NEXT 30 YEARS.Expenses $1,192,735
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 | Not 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
- 20-1628958
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $630,567
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,453,373
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,453,373 | $1,623,631 | $630,567 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,387,600 | $1,398,316 | $684,797 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $526,645 | $684,270 | $662,454 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 20-1628958).
Questions about GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE is 20-1628958.
- Is GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE 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 GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JON ALTENBERG.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $192,213 (JONATHAN ALTENBERG, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does GREAT LAKES CITIES INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,453,373, expenses of $1,623,631 and total assets of $630,567 at year end.
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