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Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc

Ceda's mission is to work in partnership with communities to empower families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc is a community development organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $153.7 million. EIN: 362597741.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

Ceda's mission is to work in partnership with communities to empower families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
✨ Community Development · NTEE S20
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.16%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 362597741. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $168M in annual revenue. 124 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.

Based on official tax filings, Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc has $168M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $168M in annual revenue. The organization has 124 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc is a community development organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $153.7 million. EIN: 362597741. Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $168M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362597741, 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ER
Eric Slaughter
Chairman

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ann C•••••••
Director
CH
Cherylette H•••••
Director
CY
Cynthia T•••••
Director
DA
Daniel M•••••••
ENERGY CONSERVATION DIRECTOR
DA
Darnell J••••••
Director
DR
Dr A•••• N••••
Director
EB
Ebony B•••
Director
EN
Enrique M••••
SR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
ER
Eric S••••••••
TREASURER/VICE CHAIR
ER
Erin D•••••• K••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
GL
Glen O•••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
GR
Granada W•••••••
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
HA
Harold B•••
Director
HA
Harold R•••
PRESIDENT/CEO
HE
Herb P•••••
TREASURER
HO
Hon V•••••• A•••••••
Director
JE
Jessica W••••••
Director
JO
John P•••
CHIEF EXP/PROGRAM OFFICER
JO
Joyce B••••
Director
LA
Larsenia H•••••
Director
LA
Latoya B•••••
ENERGY SERVICES PROGRAM DIRECTOR
LE
Lee B•••••
Director
LI
Lia C•••
ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR
LI
Lisa A••••••
SECRETARY
MA
Margaret S•••••••
WIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$168.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$215.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$262.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$234.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$153.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$119.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$126.5M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$110.2M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$112.3M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$105.7M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County … This page 87 $168.1 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
El Cajon Rotary Foundation 90 $48,108 82%
Sj5k Foundation 90 $119,706 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
Community Synergy Inc 90 $258,006 93%
Disability Pride Philadelphia Inc 90 $359,480 100%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 124 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc

What is Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc?
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc is a community development organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $153.7 million. EIN: 362597741.
When was Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc founded?
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc was founded in 1966.
Who leads Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc?
Eric Slaughter serves as Chairman.
Where is Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc trustworthy?
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362597741.
What is Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County Inc's website?
http://www.cedaorg.net