Affinity Community Services
Serving the needs of the black lgbtq community of chicago with a particular focus on black women.
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Visit www.affinity95.orgAbout Affinity Community Services
Affinity Community Services is a health organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $388K. EIN: 364157571.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyAffinity 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.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AFFINITY COMMUNITY SERVICES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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Affinity celebrates with annual Burning Bowl ceremony - Windy City Times
Affinity Community Services holds ‘Sneaker Soiree’ celebration - Windy City Times
‘Rage, resistance and renewal’ all take center stage at Affinity’s Burning Bowl - Windy City Times
No 'explanations' needed: Affinity remains a haven for Chicago's Black queer community - Windy City Times
Latonya Maley named executive director of Affinity - Windy City Times
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 21 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo 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