2026-04-30T07:53:42-07:00 2024-12-31 364583118 RINGOLD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES 7820 Graphics Dr Ste 105 Tinely Park IL 60477 990 2024-07-01 815487128 LIVE FREE CHICAGO dba LIVE FREE ILLINOIS LIVE 4092029294 2150 S CANALPORT AVE 2A CHICAGO IL 60608 CIERA BATES CHAMBERLAIN Executive Dir. 2026-04-30 true true MICHELLE RINGOLD P00777179 7084785850 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X CIERA BATES CHAMBERLAIN 2150 S CANALPORT AVE 2A CHICAGO IL 60608 2206906 false X LIVEFREECHICAGO.ORG X 2017 IL LIVE FREE ILLINOIS IS A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION PARTNERING WITH OVER 120 CONGREGATIONS AND DIRECTLY IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD SAFER, MORE QUITABLE COMMUNITIES ACROSS ILLINOIS. OPERATING AT THE INTERSECTION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ABD PUBLIC SAFETY, THE ORGANIZATION DRIVES SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO REDUCE VIOLENCE, IMPROVE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INVEST IN COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS. 9 9 22 120 0 3764632 2153153 66798 53753 0 0 3831430 2206906 0 0 972429 566567 0 53421 2228679 1685111 3201108 2251678 630322 -44772 1761130 1827771 45812 157225 1715318 1670546 X LIVE FREE ILLINOIS IS A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION PARTNERING WITH OVER 120 CONGREGATIONS AND DIRECTLY IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD SAFER, MORE QUITABLE COMMUNITIES ACROSS ILLINOIS. OPERATING AT THE INTERSECTION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ABD PUBLIC SAFETY, THE ORGANIZATION DRIVES SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO REDUCE VIOLENCE, IMPROVE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INVEST IN COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS. false false 1290703 1315072 Community Healing Resource Centers (CHRC) Program (JulyDecember 2024): From July through December 2024, the CHRC Program delivered substantial community impact, holding 246 community outreach events that reached 6,653 people and 210 community healing events that engaged an additional 4,703 participants. The program completed 363 case-management intakes and 329 mental-health referrals. During this period, the program also underwent key infrastructure and leadership transitions, including onboarding a new CHRC Director, hosting an in-person CHRC retreat for staff and Executive Directors, and redesigning the mental health access process by introducing a dedicated mental health service coordinator and hiring a Mental Health CHRC Network Coordinator. The South Suburbs CHRC site was successfully transitioned to Victory Church in Park Forest, IL, and the team co-planned and participated in the Gather of Communities annual event at UIC. All CHRC Executive Directors and site staff completed the 3-Day Organizing Training, and the program maintained consistent service despite fiscal uncertainty and payment delays from the funder. Live Free Illinois finalized outstanding FY2024 funder issues and secured ICJIA contract renewals for all CHRC sites for FY2025. 431655 567532 ILLINOIS COALITION TO END PERMANENT PUNISHMENTS (ENDPP.ORG): EXPANDED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS IN 2024. PASSED THE FREE ACT, SECURED FUNDING RELATIONSHIPS, AND ADVANCED LEGISLATIVE REFORMS. DEVELOPED A REPLICABLE ADVOCACY MODEL INTEGRATING RESEARCH, ORGANIZING, POLICY, AND ARTS. 262805 168000 ORGANIZING AND POLICY: In 2024, Live Free Illinois advanced statewide organizing and policy efforts by advocating for the passage of Clean Slate and the Homicide Data Act, as well as supporting the expansion of the Community Healing Resource Center Network. The organization convened more than 250 faith leaders from across the state, conducted hundreds of one-on-one meetings with community leaders, and worked with over 130 congregations to strengthen grassroots engagement. Live Free Illinois also amplified narrative change efforts on public safety and criminal justice reform through coverage in local and national media. 82333 55969 Decarceration Fellowship: During the reporting period, Live Free Illinois launched Cohort 3 of the Decarceration Fellowship and expanded its model to include engagement with fellows during pre-incarceration. The fellowship also began developing a structured post-incarceration support period to ensure stronger continuity of care, leadership development, and long-term impact for justice-impacted participants. 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This requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Organizations tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are more likely than not of being sustained when challenged or when examined by the applicable tax authority. For the year ended December 31, 2024, management has determined that there were no material uncertain tax positions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b COPY OF FORM 990 IS SENT TO ALL BOARD DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Compensation is determined by reviewing data of comparable organizations. The Executive Director approves the salary of the team. The Board of Directors approves the salary of the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.