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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3753248

THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT

Tax-exempt · AURORA, IL 60505

Financials

$2.3M$2.2M2023$4.3M$2.6M2024$3.6M$2.9M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$3,599,242$2,905,250$693,992$8,674,335$5,132,974$3,541,361
December 31, 2024990$4,337,625$2,577,160$1,760,465$4,412,772$1,664,374$2,748,398
December 31, 2023990$2,257,088$2,184,936$72,152$2,584,991$1,597,058$987,933
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,665,712
of which government grants
$1,953,724
Program service revenue
$760,701
Investment income
$72,815
Net gain from sales of assets
$30,095
Net income from fundraising events
$100,014
Other revenue
$100,014

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$114,850
Other salaries and wages
$881,166
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,252,921
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,750
Occupancy
$6,881
Travel
$311
Depreciation
$149,583
Program services (functional)
$2,503,892
Management and general (functional)
$265,959
Fundraising (functional)
$135,399

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,412,772
Total assets, end of year
$8,674,335
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,132,974
Net assets, end of year
$3,541,361
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,619,847
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,061,361
Net assets with donor restrictions
$480,000
Gross receipts
$3,671,974
Employees
20
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1991
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICK GUZMANExecutive Dir.
Officer
55$114,850
BRIAN SCHRADERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DR TOYA WEBBVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAN DOLAN IIIPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN FRERICHTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
BART GROMETERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
CHRISTINA CAMPOSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
UNI TORRES-CAMACHODirector
Trustee or director
2$0
EVA SERRANODirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSEPH DADARADirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MARIANA PONCE-HILLDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
AVIS MILLERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL BAUMDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
SARAH BREDOWDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
PATRICK DIVINEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENNIS WIGGINSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
VALERIA LOERADirector
Trustee or director
2$0
VIVIANA VARGASDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JERRIA DONELSONDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
CYNTHIA RICODirector
Trustee or director
2$0
THAISE RODRIGUEZDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICK GUZMANExecutive Dir.
Officer
55$107,898
BRIAN SCHRADERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SUZETTE MURRAYVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAN DOLAN IIIPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN FRERICHTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
BART GROMETERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
CHRISTINA CAMPOSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
UNI TORRES-CAMACHODirector
Trustee or director
2$0
EVA SERRANODirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSEPH DADARADirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MARIANA PONCE-HILLDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
AVIS MILLERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL BAUMDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
PATRICK DIVINEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
DENNIS WIGGINSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
VIVIANA VARGASDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICK GUZMANExecutive Dir.
Officer
55$106,375
DANIEL DOLANPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
4$0
PATRICK DIVINEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
VIVIANA VARGASDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
SUZETTE MURRAYVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JOHN FRERICHTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
MICHAEL BAUMDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
AVIS MILLERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
BRIAN SCHRADERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DENNIS WIGGINSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
BART GROMETERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
UNI TORRES-CAMACHODirector
Trustee or director
2$0
EVA SERRANO EDDDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTINA CAMPOSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSEPH DADARADirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
32 S BROADWAY, AURORA, IL 60505-3308
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
RICHARD GUZMAN
Signed the 990
RICK GUZMAN, Executive Dir.
Phone
(630) 906-9400
Return prepared by
Wieland Wallace Inc

Mission

ACTIVATING THE POTENTIAL OF WORKING FAMILIES TO REVITALIZE THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP, EDUCATION AND SAVINGS PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MANAGED AND/OR OBTAINED EXISTING HOMES AND VACANT LOTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES TO PROPERLY SCREENED LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES.
    Expenses $1,505,735 · revenue $760,701
  • HELPING FAMILIES STAY IN THEIR HOMES BY MANAGING SIGNIFICANT HOME REPAIR PROJECTS ON BEHALF OF THE HOMEOWNER: IN 2025 NEARLY 20 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED PASS THROUGH GRANTS/FORGIVABLE LOANS EXCEEDING $500,000 FOR REPAIRS THAT INCLUDED ROOF REPLACEMENTS, MAJOR PLUMBING REPAIRS, UPGRADING OF DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL, FURNACE REPLACEMENTS AND MORE.
    Expenses $927,427
  • MAINTAIN NON-RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES SUCH AS PARKING LOT(S) AND OFFICE BUILDING(S) TO SUPPORT HOUSING AND/OR OTHER ASPECTS OF THE NON-PROFIT MISSION
    Expenses $70,730

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3753248
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1991
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,674,335
Income (IRS master file)
$3,671,974

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$3,599,242$2,905,250$8,674,335XML
990December 2024$4,337,625$2,577,160$4,412,772XML
990December 2023$2,257,088$2,184,936$2,584,991XML
990December 2022$2,064,993$1,854,419$2,691,907IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 36-3753248).

Questions about THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT

What is the EIN of THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT is 36-3753248.
Is THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT 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 THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT 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 THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT 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 THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICHARD GUZMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,850 (RICK GUZMAN, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,599,242, expenses of $2,905,250 and total assets of $8,674,335 at year end.

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