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Affinity Community Services

Serving the needs of the black lgbtq community of chicago with a particular focus on black women.

Health Chicago, IL EIN: 364157571 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Affinity Community Services

Affinity Community Services is a health organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $388K. EIN: 364157571.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
F01
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

Serving the needs of the black lgbtq community of chicago with a particular focus on black women.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F01
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 55%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 113.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 69.6% of total expenses ($104,200 of $149,703).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.55
Program$0.55

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Affinity Community Services has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Affinity Community Services draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Affinity Community Services is a registered health nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 364157571. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $92K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Affinity Community Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364157571. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Affinity Community Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Affinity Community Services is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Affinity Community Services has $92K in annual revenue. It allocates 54% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Affinity Community Services is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $92K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Affinity Community Services. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Affinity Community Services holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 54% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Affinity Community Services is a health organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $388K. EIN: 364157571. Affinity Community Services is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 54% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $92K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Affinity Community Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Affinity Community Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364157571, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
55% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KE
Kebra R•••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Affinity celebrates with annual Burning Bowl ceremony - Windy City Times
Mar 2026
windycitytimes.com
Affinity Community Services holds ‘Sneaker Soiree’ celebration - Windy City Times
Oct 2025
windycitytimes.com
‘Rage, resistance and renewal’ all take center stage at Affinity’s Burning Bowl - Windy City Times
Mar 2025
windycitytimes.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
No 'explanations' needed: Affinity remains a haven for Chicago's Black queer community - Windy City Times
Mar 2024
windycitytimes.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Latonya Maley named executive director of Affinity - Windy City Times
Aug 2022
windycitytimes.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 21 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Affinity Community Services

What is Affinity Community Services?
Affinity Community Services is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Affinity Community Services is a health organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $388K. EIN: 364157571.
When was Affinity Community Services founded?
Affinity Community Services was founded in 1997.
Who leads Affinity Community Services?
Kebra Ross serves as Treasurer.
Where is Affinity Community Services located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is Affinity Community Services's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 55% of expenses go to program services.
Is Affinity Community Services trustworthy?
Affinity Community Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Affinity Community Services's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364157571.
What is Affinity Community Services's website?
http://www.affinity95.org