Of Color Inc.

“Of Color Inc officers and board members receive a copy of form 990 for review before filing is finalized. The independent CPA hired to audit financial statements and prepare the information returns is available to address questions or concerns prior to filing and meets annually with the board to conduct a board review of the financial statements and information returns.”

“Each board member reviews the conflict of interest statement annually. Statements are reviewed and verified by the executive director. If a potential conflict is identified, the board reviews the details and resolves any issues.”

“Independent members of the board set the executive directors compensation on an annual basis by reviewing compensation studies and market salary trends.”

“The Organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Additionally, three most recent years of form 990 filed by the Organization are available at Guidestar.org.”

“Program Service Expenses 79,573, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Flexible Housing Pool FHP - Employment - Provides job readiness workshops for 35 young adults, ages 18 - 24, that have experienced homelessness to get them work-ready, with linkage to employers across 17 industries of their choice for PT or FT employment opportunities.”

“Program Service Expenses 161,834, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Flexible Housing Pool FHP - Housing Provides cross-sector investment and innovative program delivery strategy to increase supportive housing resources in Chicago and Cook County for populations at the intersection of homelessness, complex physical and behavioral health needs, and criminal justice involvement. Of Color Inc serves 60 families and children to help them sustain housing and work with those that are able to find employment with a livable wage.”

“Program Service Expenses 97,528, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 EI The program goals are to Strengthen Connections by refining the links between the workforce and homeless systems in order to increase Income Outcomes by enhancing employment opportunities for individuals navigating homelessness. We also leverage housing resources by utilizing available housing resources to combat unsheltered homelessness.”

“Program Service Expenses 8,214, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 DVA Through a new Honors Award grant with the Department of Veteran Affairs DVA, Of Color Inc offers supportive services like transportation, clothing and individual job readiness classes so that each veteran has the necessary tools to secure employment and housing, where the need exists.”

“Program Service Expenses 673,461, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Of Color Incs HUD Rapid Re-Housing project is designed for 42 Young Adults 42 units and beds, ages 18-24 who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness within the city of Chicago. Our philosophy mirrors the citys Housing First standards. Simply put, we work with landlords realtors to provide housing services which will work swiftly to place individuals into safe, and stable housing first.”