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National Lawyers Guild - Chicago Foundation
EIN 82-0854178 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL
Profile
The National Lawyers Guild Chicago Foundation promotes the mission of the National Lawyers Guild - Chicago Chapter through public education and as-needed grants.The National Lawyers Guild - Chicago Chapter (NLGCC) is dedicated to the need for basic change in the structure of our political and economic system. NLGCC seeks to unite the lawyers, law students, legal workers and jailhouse lawyers of America in an organization that shall function as an effective political and social force in the service of the people, to the end that human rights shall be regarded as more sacred than property interests.
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Net Margin
95th percentile
Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
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Revenue Growth
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Balance Sheet
Assets
$171,231
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Liabilities
-
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Net Assets
$171,231
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Revenue
$181,138
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Expenses
$43,058
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Net Income
$138,080
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Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $171,231
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $171,231
- Revenue
- $181,138
- Expenses
- $43,058
- Net income
- $138,080
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Oct 5, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $181,138
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The National Lawyers Guild Chicago Foundation promotes the mission of the National Lawyers Guild - Chicago Chapter through public education and as-needed grants.The National Lawyers Guild - Chicago Chapter (NLGCC) is dedicated to the need for basic change in the structure of our political and economic system. NLGCC seeks to unite the lawyers, law students, legal workers and jailhouse lawyers of America in an organization that shall function as an effective political and social force in the service of the people, to the end that human rights shall be regarded as more sacred than property interests.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Promote the mission of the National Lawyers Guild - Chicago Chapter through public education and as-needed grants. | - | $43,048 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Saltman | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Elena Gormley | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Madeline Townsend | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- National Lawyers Guild -
- EIN
- 82-0854178
- Phone
- 9258781841
- Address
- 637 S Dearborn St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60605
Signing Officer
- Name
- Madeline Townsend
- Title
- Director
- Signed
- 2025-10-05
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- James M Babic PC
- Address
- 6414 Sinclair Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
- Preparer
- James M Babic CPA
- Phone
- 7083174091
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1
“| Donee's Name: Nat. Lawyers Guild Chicago Chapter | Donee's Address: 637 S. Dearborn, 3rd Floor Chicago IL 60605 | Relationship of Donee: Related organization | Cash Amount Given: $21693”
Other Expenses.1005
“Travel $872”
Facts-and-circumstances per Regulations section 1.170A-9(F)(3)
“The organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test in Regulations section 1.170A-9(f)(3) per below:1. The organization maintains a continuous and bona fide program for solicitation of funds from the general public, community, and public charities.2. The organization has a governing body that represents the broad interests of thepublic, and provides services directly for the benefit of the general public on a continuing basis.”
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