2025-08-15T09:24:11+00:00 2024-12-31 332621854 CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC 345 Massachusetts Ave Suite 300 Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2024-01-01 202380358 New Life Centers of Chicagoland NEWL 3127362466 4101 W 51st St Chicago IL 60632 Matt DeMateo Chief Executive Officer 2025-08-15 true Ashley Peabody P01385870 5055022746 2025-08-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Matt DeMateo 4101 W 51st St Chicago IL 60632 34468554 false X www.newlifecenters.org X 2005 IL NLCC connects youth with Christ and Community through mentoring, education, and sports. 10 10 349 3211 0 20364324 34263696 123389 127681 128 50 16967 3936 20504808 34395363 9931846 12546935 0 0 5818454 14256209 0 0 530329 3091391 5045666 18841691 31848810 1663117 2546553 8286660 11648432 2889438 3704657 5397222 7943775 X To show the love of Jesus Christ by serving the needs of the people of Chicagoland through programs that provide educational enrichment, health awareness and life resources. New Life Centers of Chicagoland is a neighborhood based organization that connects youth and young adults with Christ and Community through mentoring, education, and sports. false false 22448792 10768280 322 Community Care: In 2024, El Mercadito, our indoor markets, along with our mobile fresh markets provided food provision to the families in the communities we serve. In 2024, our distribution hubs across the neighborhood served 128,713 individuals. Our food pantry operates 5 days a week throughout our service areas. We offered English literacy classes for community members and case management for families that visit our pantry through partnerships with other community organizations. In response to the migrant crisis, we launched our New Vecinos program and shelter work. Through this program, NLC provides essential support and resources to individuals and families in need, focusing on sustainable housing solutions. In the past year, we moved 3,357 families and 15,116 individuals into apartments through the city. We distributed 345,779 emergency items, including jackets, hygiene kits and diapers within 24 hours of request. We operated three family shelters in the following neighborhoods: Midway, Hyde Park and Little Village caring for 3,855 people, providing programming and resources to help stabilize families to successful exit the shelter. 4766098 1616505 Peacemaking: NLC continued to provide street outreach, crisis response, mediation, hospital response, violence interruption, victim advocacy, case management, and mentoring services for young people in Little Village, Far East Side, Brighton Park and Humboldt Park. Our team engaged young people in small groups, one on one sessions, and programming. In 2024, 411 youth received mentoring services throughout the year. Approximately, 511 engaged in weekly programming with our restorative justice department. The Street Outreach staff responded to 100% of all critical incidents in our service area and spent 3,683 hours canvassing the streets working with high-risk key individuals. Our victim advocates provided services to 108 individuals that were either victims of violence or family members of those who were killed due to gun violence. They assisted families and victims in submitting 25 victim compensation applications and supported with 37 funerals. 1219788 49146 5900 Mentoring: In 2024, NLC served 2,791 youth through mentoring services and/or weekly programming. Of those 1,074 received one on one mentoring sessions. We provided weekly in-school programming to 5 local schools. We partnered with other agencies to provide cognitive behavioral therapy in the schools as part of our programming. Launched in 2024, The Heart Project supports youth mental health through art-based mentorship. Mentors are available four days a week at the local high school, offering open studio sessions during lunch and free periods. These sessions provide a safe, creative space for students to reflect, express themselves, and heal. NLC also expanded our entrepreneurship mentoring program to serve young ladies in Little Village in addition to Humboldt Park. Participants learn entrepreneurship, marketing, and product creation through jewelry-making, while also building leadership, financial literacy, and faith-based values. The program offers trauma-informed, promoting resilience and self-worth. Girls engage in small group mentoring, leadership, service projects, and creative experiences like workshops and adventure therapy. Youth voice and leadership are central, with girls planning activities and sharing their stories. Ongoing partnerships with schools and organizations help expand outreach and impact. 29927859 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false true 127 0 true 349 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false true true true true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false X Daniel Droubie 3127362466 4101 W 51st St Chicago IL 60632 Chris Dons Treasurer 0.5 X X 0 0 0 Francisco Paco Amador Board President 1.2 X X 0 0 0 Shannon Walters Secretary 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Andy Koglin Director 0.5 X 0 0 0 Eric Marquez Director 0.3 X 0 0 0 Eric Reyes Director 0.3 X 0 0 0 Josiah Jobe Director 0.5 X 0 0 0 Laura Ramos Director 0.3 X 0 0 0 Maggie Martensen Director 0.3 X 0 0 0 Rosabel Sanchez Director 0.3 X 0 0 0 Daniel Droubie Chief Financial Officer (Part Year) 40.0 X 69776 0 24 Jorge Rubalcava VP of Finance 40.0 X 88009 0 4116 Matt DeMateo Chief Executive Officer 40.0 X 133207 0 14033 Andre Gordillo Senior Director of New Vecinos Program 40.0 X 103750 0 49 Benjamin Estrada Senior Director of Street Outreach 40.0 X 100968 0 49 Jorge Roque Chief Restorative Justice Officer 40.0 X 106207 0 10335 Nina Lopez Chief Operating Officer 40.0 X 126388 0 5971 Vivian Bahena Chief Program Officer 40.0 X 115570 0 9779 843875 0 44356 6 false false false All Modern Construction LLC 5218 S Wolcott Ave Chicago IL 60636 Building maintenance and renovations 199289 LVL Enterprises LLC 2509 S Hamlin Ave Chicago IL 60623 Moving and transportation services 180958 Enlace-Chicago 2756 S Harding Chicago IL 60623 Case Management Services 180374 3 60942 18804958 15397796 8227046 34263696 Education 900099 97525 97525 Sports 900099 23934 23934 6222 6222 0 0 127681 50 50 0 0 0 0 20074 60942 73191 -53117 -53117 57053 0 0 57053 57053 34395363 127681 0 3986 12546935 12546935 0 0 309165 282028 19241 7896 238432 238432 11894179 10836168 754115 303896 913482 825089 57850 30543 900951 815007 56247 29697 2135 2135 107088 107088 1515234 1346837 124775 43622 26759 19031 2576 5152 187485 131650 34828 21007 1438255 1242260 151388 44607 506234 430299 50623 25312 635598 635598 1693 1490 203 202440 176369 17381 8690 59550 46700 5918 6932 Direct Program Expenses 190851 190851 Training Materials 171452 163115 5558 2779 892 0 696 196 31848810 29927859 1390622 530329 1389881 2049068 442161 242211 4078488 6351153 0 0 0 0 485568 916841 311910 132646 2283962 523607 1513091 1760355 0 0 65561 196158 8286660 11648432 915046 1121869 1658221 2447820 0 0 300000 16171 134968 2889438 3704657 X 2645106 2708333 2752116 5235442 5397222 7943775 8286660 11648432 2546553 0 X false true true true true X 14725042 26608467 14595309 20364324 34263696 110556838 0 0 14725042 26608467 14595309 20364324 34263696 110556838 1943631 108613207 273 344 165 128 50 960 0 18050 0 0 44179 57053 119282 110677080 622149 0.98135 0.99161 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - INSURANCE PROCEEDS, COLUMN A - 18050.0, COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 18050.0; DESCRIPTION - MISC. INCOME, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - 44179.0, COLUMN E - 57053.0, COLUMN F - 101232.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 62475 62475 1255377 189164 1066213 529738 74977 454761 436372 259466 176906 1760355 Federal Income Taxes Operating lease obligations 134968 134968 34547377 78823 73191 152014 34395363 0 0 34395363 32000824 78823 73191 152014 31848810 0 0 31848810 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Fundraising Event Expenses - 73191 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Fundraising Event Expenses - 73191 El Grito 5k 2024 81016 60942 20074 7829 12000 6408 2125 44829 0 0 81016 60942 20074 7829 12000 6408 2125 44829 73191 -53117 true Food assistance 128713 7657341 Fair Market Value Food Items Program Supplies 307 65843 Fair Market Value Educational Supplies Educational Stipends 357 1468961 Non-Cash Assistance to indigents 129659 3205968 Cost Household goods, educational supplies, funeral costs, PPE, medical supplies. Cash Assistance to indigents 438 148822 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Food: The food distribution volunteers monitor the disbursement of food to participants to be sure that the food is distributed only to individual families (i.e. not in quantities that could be resold) and many of the participants are from the immediate surrounding community and are known to the staff and volunteers. The estimate of recipients is based on the attendance at the food giveaway program. Donated Program Supplies Used in Program: Program personnel monitor the needs of the youth in programs and distribute donated supplies based on the needs that arise in the normal course of mentoring and educational programming. Educational Stipends (participant incentives): Program personnel monitor the youth's participation in programming through sign-in sheets and attendance logs. Educational stipends are distributed based on the participation in programming. Non-Cash Assistant to indigents (Benevolence): Migrant Relocation Case Workers and Mentors determine the needs of the migrant and youth on their individual caseloads and distribute non-cash assistance to participants and/or their families as needed. Non-cash assistance item purchases made by staff and volunteer mentors are reviewed and approved by the supervisors to assure that the distribution is reasonable and necessary. Cash Assistant to indigents (Benevolence): Direct cash assistance is distributed based on the organization's benevolence policy. An application process is used to determine the needs and eligibility. Applications are reviewed and approved to assure compliance with the policy and any relevant grant parameters. Concepcion Marquez Family Member of Eric Marquez, Director 79342 Wages false Eric Marquez Jr Family member of Eric Marquez, Director 56128 Wages false Silvia Amador Family Member of Francisco Amador, Board President 54961 Wages false Jaden Marquez Family member of Eric Marquez, Director 48000 Wages false X 327225 Market value 870 7687191 Other - Price per pound X Equipment & Supplies 528 212630 Selling cost 1 false true false Schedule M, Part I The number of contributions represent the number of contributions received, not the number of items donated. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 842,094 including grants of $ 23,283)(Revenue $ 23,934) Sports: NLC offers 16 hours of sports-based programming weekly throughout the year. In addition, we offer weekly sports programming that include open gyms, basketball, baseball, boxing and running. Our Sports program has partnered with our local High School to support student wellness and engagement. Our mentors provide sports activities, and safe space to connect with the mentors three times a week during students' lunch breaks and free periods. Overall, we had 1,168 total people participate in our sports programming throughout the year. In the summer we led our annual Playing for Peace Summer Softball League in both the west and east side of Little Village. In 2024, we held 77 Light in the Night events with 18,666 attendees. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 651,087 including grants of $ 89,721)(Revenue $ 97,525) Education: During the school year, NLC provides Out-of-School Time programs, which includes both The Vine After School Programming and La Semilla After School Programming. During the summer we offer summer camp options in both The Vine and La Semilla. The Vine programming is for youth in grades K-8th in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. It continues to be a space of hope, teaching, tutoring, and physical activity Monday through Friday year-round. We provide support and resources for 5 local elementary schools and have served over 169 students during this past school year and 138 students last summer. La Semilla continues to be a safe space for students in grades 1st - 8th in Little Village. During the school year we serve 57 students who attend local elementary schools and 46 in our summer camp. Our focus is on building connections with young people through educational support, social-emotional learning, health/wellness, physical activity, art, and technology. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders The sole Member of New Life Centers of Chicagoland shall be New Life Community Church. New Life Community Church shall be entitled to one vote on each matter specifically reserved to the Membership in the bylaws. The approval of the Member shall be required for the following: 1) Any merger, dissolution, or liquidation of the Corporation 2) Any amendments to the Articles of Incorporation or the bylaws 3) The creation of subsidiary corporations 4) Appointment of up to half of the Directors to the Corporation's Board of Directors, provided that at no time may the Corporation's Board of Directors consist of more than half of Directors appointed by the Member. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body See explanation for Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders See explanation for Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed in detail by the organization's Finance Committee. The reviewed Form 990 is then provided to board of directors prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy The organization requires all officers and board members to annually complete and sign a conflict of interest questionnaire. The Board President is responsible for reviewing the signed statements and ensuring that interested persons are in compliance with the conflict of interest policy. The Board Secretary reviews the Board President's statement. Should any potential conflicts of interest be disclosed, the board member or officer would be asked to refrain from participation in any deliberation or decision with regard to matters affected by the relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The Board of Directors, composed of independent persons, reviews the compensation package of the Executive Director using market comparability data for similar organizations. The board votes on the proposed compensation package as part of the annual budget process. This process is documented in the corporate minutes and was last completed during the fiscal year. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees The Board of Directors, composed of independent persons, reviews the compensation package of the officers using market comparability data for similar organizations. The board votes on the proposed compensation package as part of the annual budget process. This process is documented in the corporate minutes and was last completed during the fiscal year. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statement are available upon request. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue Other Program Revenue - Total Revenue: 6222, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 6222, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue Miscellaneous Income - Total Revenue: 57053, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 57053;