AUSTIN PEOPLES ACTION CENTER Charity Report

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AUSTIN PEOPLES ACTION CENTER

EIN 36-3080683 · Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C. (S99)

What they do

Commumity Development, Health Initiatives and Youth Porgrams

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IRS warning checkThere may be a problem with its nonprofit status. Check before giving.

Money report from 2021The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$110.57spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$23.60of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.44in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

98.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $190,881 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $153,954 for CYNTHIA WILLIAMS (CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2021

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,805,834

Expenses$1,996,715

Annual shortfall $190,881 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$471,409 · 23.6% of expenses

Reported executive compensation (total)$148,239 · 7.4% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,805,834

Expenses$1,996,715

Assets$874,991

Contributions$1,785,234

Management and general$471,409

Executive compensation (total)$148,239

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2021

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CYNTHIA WILLIAMSCEO · 60 hrs/week $153,954

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (5)

CYNTHIA WILLIAMSCEO

BERNETTE BARNESBOARD MEMBER

LARRY SMITHBOARD MEMBER

SHARON WAFFORDBOARD MEMBER

VERNELL BURRELLBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: December 1980
Location: 5125 W CHICAGO, CHICAGO, IL 606512902
County: Cook
In care of: CYNTHIA WILLIAMS
Primary officer: CYNTHIA WILLIAMS, CEO

How to reach them

Phone(773) 921-2121

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2021
Tax period began: July 1, 2021
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FIELBELKEN CO
NTEE classification: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C. (S99)
IRS tax category: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C.
Revocation date: November 15, 2025