Nonprofit · EIN 36-2692866
HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $712,545 | $704,898 | $7,647 | $237,161 | $40,642 | $196,519 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $795,634 | $679,180 | $116,454 | $237,162 | $48,290 | $188,872 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $500,996 | $563,286 | -$62,290 | $103,652 | $31,234 | $72,418 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $700,744
- of which government grants
- $565,162
- Program service revenue
- $10,200
- Investment income
- $1,601
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $24,300
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,103
- Other salaries and wages
- $350,652
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $496,052
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $50,902
- Occupancy
- $4,500
- Travel
- $8,535
- Program services (functional)
- $614,286
- Management and general (functional)
- $81,993
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,619
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $237,162
- Total assets, end of year
- $237,161
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $40,642
- Net assets, end of year
- $196,519
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $173,202
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,317
- Gross receipts
- $712,545
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1969
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS SWOPE CHOLEWA | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $77,103 |
| STEVE KAHN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| VLAD VILME | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY MOLINSKY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THERESE LESCHER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| ANNE RONSTADT | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| DAVID PRICHARD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELFRIDA GABRIEL | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS SWOPE CHOLEWA | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $68,812 |
| KEVIN O'CONNELL | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| ED LORGEREE | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| JULIE KRATER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| THERESE LESCHER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| ANNE RONSTADT | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| DAVID PRICHARD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELFREDIA GABRIELA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELIA PARDO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACEY COLAGROSSI | AMERICORPS LIAS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED LORGEREE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GREGG MENZIES | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JULIE KRATER | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN O'CONNELL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RANU PHILLIP | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID PRICHARD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID WELLS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE RONSTADT | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THERESE LESCHER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KEVIN O'CONNELL | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LAURIE FELDMAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS SWOPE CHOLEWA | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2121 S GOEBBERT RD, ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60005-4205
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS SWOPE-CHOLEWA, Executive Director
- Phone
- (847) 228-1320
- Website
- HANDSONSUBURBANCHICAGO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RINGOLD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Mission
TO POSITIVELY IMPACT COMMUNITIES BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO ENRICHING VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES.
Program accomplishments
- Volunteer Engagement, Civic Impact & Community Problem-Solving:HandsOn Suburban Chicago advances civic impact by connecting over 3000 people to meaningful volunteer opportunities that address community-identified needs. Through volunteer recruitment, placement, and coordination, HOSC supports community problem-solving and strengthens nonprofit capacity across 44 suburban communities in Northern Cook and Northern DuPage Counties.Expenses $451,894
- School-Based Programs (Student Success & Youth Civic Engagement: HandsOn Suburban Chicago partners with schools to deliver mentoring, tutoring, and intergenerational programs that support student success, social-emotional development, and positive relationships. Programs include academic support, enrichment, peer mentoring, and Intergenerational Pen Pals, which connect students with volunteers to reduce isolation, build empathy, and strengthen community connections. Together, these programs advance long-term civic impact by engaging students and volunteers in community-based problem-solving while strengthening the capacity of school and nonprofit partners.Expenses $162,392 · grants $24,300
- 55 & Better (AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP) Civic Engagement & Capacity-BuildingThrough its 55 & Better program (AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP), HandsOn Suburban Chicago engages approximately 600+ adults age 55+ in civic service each year. Volunteers address community-identified needs such as food insecurity, transportation, social connection, and organizational support, strengthening nonprofit capacity, advancing community problem-solving, and promoting purposeful aging.
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
- 36-2692866
- 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
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $237,161
- Income (IRS master file)
- $712,545
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $712,545 | $704,898 | $237,161 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $795,634 | $679,180 | $237,162 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $500,996 | $563,286 | $103,652 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 36-2692866).
Questions about HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO
- What is the EIN of HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO is 36-2692866.
- Is HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO 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 HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO 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 HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,103 (CHRIS SWOPE CHOLEWA, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does HANDS ON SUBURBAN CHICAGO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $712,545, expenses of $704,898 and total assets of $237,161 at year end.
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