Chicago Veterans
Empower military veterans and their families by promoting community integration and providing transitional assistance to support successful reintegration into civilian life
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Community Integration Program: Our CIP initiative is dedicated to fostering a sense of community among veteransIn 2022 we hosted over 17 community events for over 2766 veterans Transitional Assistance Program (TAP): Our TAP program plays a pivotal role in streamlining the transition for veteransIn 2022 we helped connect over 2871 Veterans to critical services
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Mission
Empower military veterans and their families by promoting community integration and providing transitional assistance to support successful reintegration into civilian life
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
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Chicago Veterans 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 organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyChicago Veterans is a registered health nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 464960662. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $204K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Chicago Veterans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 464960662. 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.
Chicago Veterans has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Chicago Veterans is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chicago Veterans has $204K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Chicago Veterans 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 $204K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Chicago Veterans. 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, Chicago Veterans 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Community Integration Program: Our CIP initiative is dedicated to fostering a sense of community among veteransIn 2022 we hosted over 17 community events for over 2766 veterans Transitional Assistance Program (TAP): Our TAP program plays a pivotal role in streamlining the transition for veteransIn 2022 we helped connect over 2871 Veterans to critical services Chicago Veterans is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $204K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Chicago Veterans are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chicago Veterans is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464960662, 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
5 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.
CHICAGO VETERANS 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 (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Veterans gather for downtown Chicago protest against Iran war, Donald Trump administration actions at Vietnam Memorial - ABC7 Chicago
Chicago veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day - AOL.com
Chicago veterans protest against Iran war and more on Memorial Day - Yahoo
Chicago veterans protest against Iran war and more on Memorial Day - AOL.com
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies, parades held in Chicago, Elmhurst, Naperville, Arlington Heights, and more - ABC7 Chicago
Strength in Fragility: The Material Truths of Jenn Hassin - Chicago Reader
Chicago Nurses, Veterans Grow Memorial For Alex Pretti Outside VA Hospital, Rally Against ICE - Block Club Chicago
Exhibition in Palos allows veterans to find, share ‘the healing power of art’ - Chicago Tribune
Veterans' Home at Chicago opens new unit for vets suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia - CBS News
Blackhawks Trade Buzz: New Trade Boards Include Chicago Veterans - Bleacher Nation
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 - 31 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 · 31 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 · 2014
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chicago Veterans
- What is Chicago Veterans?
- Chicago Veterans is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Community Integration Program: Our CIP initiative is dedicated to fostering a sense of community among veteransIn 2022 we hosted over 17 community events for over 2766 veterans Transitional Assistance Program (TAP): Our TAP program plays a pivotal role in streamlining the transition for veteransIn 2022 we helped connect over 2871 Veterans to critical services
- When was Chicago Veterans founded?
- Chicago Veterans was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Chicago Veterans?
- Karen Hernandez serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Chicago Veterans located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Chicago Veterans's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chicago Veterans trustworthy?
- Chicago Veterans has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Chicago Veterans's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 464960662.
- What is Chicago Veterans's website?
- http://www.chicagovets.org