CARA PROGRAM

CHICAGO, IL, 60661-5515 (312) 798-3334 Est. 1999 EIN 36-4268095

J200 - Employment 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)

Mission

Build an inclusive economy by developing employment pathways to advance transformative individual and community success.

Total Revenue

$20,870,682

Total Expenses

$16,565,889

Net Assets

$22,164,411

837 employees 250 volunteers

From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Operating Reserve

16.1 months Healthy

Net assets / monthly expenses

Year-over-Year Change

Revenue ↓ 8.3%

Expenses ↑ 7.4%

Revenue Sources

Contributions 76.8% Earned revenue 20.9% Investment 2.8%

Expense Breakdown

Program 73.9% Management 15.8% Fundraising 10.3%

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Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025	$20,870,682 ↓	$16,565,889	$22,164,411
2023 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024	$22,768,907 ↑	$15,419,503	$17,813,003
2022 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023	$12,735,070 ↑	$12,734,641	$10,358,945
2021 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022	$11,673,454 ↓	$11,796,520	$10,316,323
2020 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021	$12,971,021 ↑	$10,991,144	$10,568,269
2019 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020	$11,410,404	$11,014,918	$8,480,635