Nonprofit · EIN 36-2244895
LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER
Also known as ANIXTER CENTER
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60626
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,475,539 | $18,615,283 | -$139,744 | $10,743,670 | $7,540,832 | $3,202,838 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $18,602,359 | $18,495,625 | $106,734 | $10,112,299 | $6,799,871 | $3,312,428 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,216,620 | $16,879,342 | -$7,662,722 | $5,335,812 | $2,178,008 | $3,157,804 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,542,600
- of which government grants
- $3,474,901
- Program service revenue
- $13,737,576
- Investment income
- $202,295
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,394
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$82,774
- Other revenue
- -$6,932
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $392,583
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,358,973
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,808,016
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,405
- Accounting fees
- $90,685
- Occupancy
- $1,838,631
- Travel
- $254,134
- Depreciation
- $104,156
- Program services (functional)
- $14,874,421
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,213,427
- Fundraising (functional)
- $527,435
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,112,299
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,743,670
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,540,832
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,202,838
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $642,497
- Publicly traded securities
- $511,391
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,836,656
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $366,182
- Gross receipts
- $22,394,859
- Employees
- 241
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1919
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA HANDLEY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 38 | $221,533 | $19,311 |
| MATT MCGOVERN | CFO Officer | 38 | $150,000 | $1,739 |
| ASHRAF PATEL | CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 38 | $144,914 | $1,725 |
| KAREN AGUILAR | VICE PRES COMMUNICATION ACCESS Highest-paid employee | 38 | $121,839 | $10,784 |
| AMY BOWERS | VICE PRES, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 38 | $115,179 | $15,505 |
| WAHEEDATH MURASHEED | VICE PRES, DISABILITY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 38 | $113,979 | $10,188 |
| DIA PFLEGER | VICE PRES, HUMAN RESOURCES (THROUGH 11/4/24) Highest-paid employee | 38 | $107,224 | $6,543 |
| DALE STINTON | CHAIR-ELECT & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN MURPHY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA CURTIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON SCHREMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL SAVAKUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC GASTEVICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC STAVRIOTIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARMEET SOIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES SISK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN KEMNITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN LINAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH M LEVY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE FAULHABER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY HARRIS-MOORING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY MARKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY M MCDONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WHITNEY MERCILUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Handley | President & CEO Officer | 38 | $217,606 | $19,733 |
| Amy Bowers | Vice Pres, Behavioral Health Highest-paid employee | 38 | $117,576 | $13,864 |
| Matt McGovern | CFO (AS OF 03/2023) Officer | 38 | $124,038 | $1,739 |
| Karen Aguilar | Vice Pres Communication Access Highest-paid employee | 38 | $112,690 | $9,630 |
| Dina Donohue-Chase | Vice Pres, Growth & Innovation Highest-paid employee | 38 | $110,588 | $9,670 |
| Ashraf Patel AS OF 032023 | Chief Admin Officer Highest-paid employee | 38 | $108,750 | $1,714 |
| Waheedath Murasheed | Vice Pres, Disability Services Highest-paid employee | 38 | $99,279 | $9,037 |
| Dale Stinton | Chair-Elect & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Murphy | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Curtis | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Gastevich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Linas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Faulhaber | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kemnitz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph M Levy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Markin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Sisk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Schrems | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harmeet Soin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Stavriotis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary M McDonnell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Savakus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Clark | President & CEO (thru 10/2022) Officer | 38 | $155,570 | $1,152 |
| Selena LeSure | Chief Exp Officer (thru 2/23) Highest-paid employee | 38 | $140,613 | $1,894 |
| Amy Bowers | Vice Pres, Behavioral Health Highest-paid employee | 38 | $117,020 | $4,923 |
| Karen Aguilar | Vice Pres Communication Access Highest-paid employee | 38 | $108,023 | $7,028 |
| Andrea Finnegan | Interim CFO (thru 11/2022) Officer | 38 | $101,721 | $3,599 |
| Samantha Handley | President & CEO Officer | 38 | $47,556 | $2,008 |
| Mary M McDonnell | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Murphy | Chair-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Curtis | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Gastevich | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Linas | Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dash Bibhudataa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Elliot | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Faulhaber | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Garber-Bronfeld | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kemnitz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph M Levy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Mack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Markin | Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Sisk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Schrems | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Sikka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harmeet Soin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Stavriotis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Stinton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt McGovern | CFO (As of 2/23) Officer | 38 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6610 N CLARK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60626-4062
- In care of
- % MATT MCGOVERN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MATT MCGOVERN, 1945 W WILSON AVE STE 300, CHICAGO, IL 606264062
- Signed the 990
- MATT MCGOVERN, CFO
- Phone
- (773) 761-1501
- Website
- WWW.ANIXTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BDO USA
Mission
LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER IS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES VARIOUS PROGRAMS IN CHICAGO AND THE VICINITY AND PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY IN THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- CHICAGO HEARING SOCIETY DIVISION PROVIDES COMMUNICATION ACCESS, HEARING AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DEAF, DEAFBLIND AND HARD OF HEARING. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF CLIENTS: 9,641. GRANTS RECEIVED OF $707102 ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE.Expenses $5,440,771 · revenue $5,259,063
- RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF CLIENTS: 52.Expenses $3,975,322 · revenue $4,442,760
- MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH, DROP IN CENTER, AND RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTS. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF CLIENTS: 367. GRANTS RECEIVED OF $2,565,831 ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE.Expenses $3,679,220 · revenue $2,371,009
- COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. GRANTS RECEIVED OF $69,459 ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF CLIENTS: 111Expenses $1,183,405 · revenue $1,412,908
- EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. GRANTS RECEIVED OF $61,139 ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF CLIENTS: 161Expenses $595,703 · revenue $327,679
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2244895
- 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)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L21)
- Group exemption
- 5502 (8 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,743,670
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,394,859
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $18,475,539 | $18,615,283 | $10,743,670 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $18,602,359 | $18,495,625 | $10,112,299 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,216,620 | $16,879,342 | $5,335,812 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $29,142,038 | $15,141,646 | $16,517,406 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 36-2244895).
Questions about LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER
- What is the EIN of LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER is 36-2244895.
- Is LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER 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 LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MATT MCGOVERN.
- Who are the officers and directors of LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $221,533 (SAMANTHA HANDLEY, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,475,539, expenses of $18,615,283 and total assets of $10,743,670 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (8)
- LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER EIN 61-1607050 · CHICAGO, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
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- NEF COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS INC EIN 36-4229337 · last filed 990 for 2024
- ALL CHICAGO MAKING HOMELESSNESS HISTORY EIN 36-4272272 · last filed 990 for 2024
- RESURRECTION PROJECT EIN 36-3576073 · last filed 990 for 2024
- CENTER FOR HOUSING AND HEALTH EIN 26-4287202 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CHICAGO LOW INCOME HOUSING TRUST FUND EIN 36-3718992 · last filed 990 for 2024
- COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORP EIN 36-2780862 · last filed 990 for 2025
- FULL CIRCLE COMMUNITIES INC EIN 36-4382850 · last filed 990 for 2024
- EUROPEAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION EIN 36-3745071 · last filed 990 for 2025