Nonprofit · EIN 87-2961193
EAST SIDE ALIGNED
Tax-exempt · E SAINT LOUIS, IL 62205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,087,205 | $1,199,139 | -$111,934 | $892,149 | $288,507 | $603,642 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,129,035 | $912,340 | $216,695 | $773,594 | $58,018 | $715,576 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $866,083 | $626,648 | $239,435 | $565,294 | $66,413 | $498,881 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $941,634
- of which government grants
- $600,023
- Program service revenue
- $145,561
- Investment income
- $10
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $240,051
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,375
- Other salaries and wages
- $390,529
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $598,806
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $38,337
- Travel
- $4,423
- Depreciation
- $7,793
- Program services (functional)
- $1,090,925
- Management and general (functional)
- $84,385
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,829
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $773,594
- Total assets, end of year
- $892,149
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $288,507
- Net assets, end of year
- $603,642
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $26,907
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $311,348
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $292,294
- Gross receipts
- $1,087,205
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Krauss | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $81,375 |
| Aaron Rogers | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Diane Sonneman | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jha'Shaira Farmer | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Edmond Brown | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Francella Jackson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Amber Briggs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce Holland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DaJuan Burton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Moore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elijah Beal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Freddie Wills | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marie Franklin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marvion Dean | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michele Mosley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Burroughs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wyvetta Granger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zach Chike | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Z'Sanique Sanders | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Krauss | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $77,250 |
| Aaron Rogers | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Diane Sonneman | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jha'Shaira Farmer | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Edmond Brown | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Francella Jackson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Amber Briggs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce Holland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DaJuan Burton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Moore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elijah Beal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Freddie Wills | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marie Franklin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marvion Dean | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michele Mosley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Burroughs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wyvetta Granger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zach Chike | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Z'Sanique Sanders | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Krauss | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $34,683 |
| Aaron Rogers | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Diane Sonneman | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Edmond Brown | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Francella Jackson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Amber Briggs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andra Lang | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Hurd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce Holland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DaJuan Burton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Moore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jha'Shaira Farmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marie Franklin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michele Mosley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1468 STATE ST, E SAINT LOUIS, IL 62205-2010
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Evan Krauss, 1468 State Street, East St Louis, IL 62205
- Signed the 990
- Edmond Brown, Treasurer
- Phone
- (618) 857-7701
- Website
- www.eastsidealigned.org
- Return prepared by
- IL NFP AUDIT AND TAX LLP
Mission
East Side Aligned aims to create the conditions for all children and youth within the East St. Louis School District 189 footprint to be healthy and safe in their environments, socially connected and emotionally secure, successful in school, college, and work, and positively engaged in their community.
Program accomplishments
- Out-of-School Time - Provided facilitative leadership to the East St. Louis Youth Development Alliance, which serves over 1,000 children and youth. Recent achievements: Generated $1.8 million to expand access to high-quality programs; integrated mental health services across program sites; hosted the 9th annual YDA Summit to equip 100 youth development professionals with knowledge and tools to better support young people; and administered data and evaluation activities to assess impact and inform program improvements.Expenses $461,136 · grants $161,339
- Early Childhood - Provided facilitative leadership to the Greater East St. Louis Early Learning Partnership. Recent achievements: Developed a 3-year strategic plan and generated over $200k to implement strategies to increase services for children (0-5) who have been exposed to violence; increased family leadership and involvement in decision-making through sustaining two family councils; established a partnership with local PBS station to expand reach of early childhood resources to parents and providers; and held various events to celebrate young children, early childhood providers, and families and elevate the importance of early childhood development.Expenses $275,760 · grants $9,000 · revenue $13,326
- Youth Voice and Leadership - Provide facilitative leadership to Leaving Our Voices Everywhere (LOVE), a youth-led group that organizes events and training opportunities to equip youth with knowledge and skills to increase civic engagement, foster healing and well-being, and position young people for various leadership roles. Recent achievements include: Trained 15 youth in trauma-informed practices and equipped them to provide trainings for their peers; hosted events to educate and dialogue with peers about community issues; and supported the planning and hosting of a community-wide event to connect over 200 people in opportunities to improve their community.Expenses $232,869 · grants $11,982 · revenue $8,000
- YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH - Provided facilitative leadership to the Youth Mental Health and Wellness Coalition of St. Clair County, which works to improve the coordination, quality, and impact of services to support the well-being of young people. Recent achievements: Hosted convenings strengthen connections between families and service providers; obtained funding to establish a Family-Run Organization within our community; and developed a public awareness campaign to equip youth with tools and practices to improve well-being.Expenses $121,160 · revenue $124,235
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
- 87-2961193
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $892,149
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,087,205
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,087,205 | $1,199,139 | $892,149 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,129,035 | $912,340 | $773,594 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $866,083 | $626,648 | $565,294 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $267,250 | $7,804 | $260,634 | 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 87-2961193).
Questions about EAST SIDE ALIGNED
- What is the EIN of EAST SIDE ALIGNED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST SIDE ALIGNED is 87-2961193.
- Is EAST SIDE ALIGNED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to EAST SIDE ALIGNED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST SIDE ALIGNED 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 EAST SIDE ALIGNED 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 EAST SIDE ALIGNED 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 EAST SIDE ALIGNED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Evan Krauss.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST SIDE ALIGNED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,375 (Evan Krauss, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does EAST SIDE ALIGNED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,087,205, expenses of $1,199,139 and total assets of $892,149 at year end.
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