Community Development Institute
Community Youth Development Institute (CYDI) provides alternative schooling for at-risk teenagers through grants and contracts with Youth Connection Charter School, Alternative School Network, the City of Chicago Department …
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Visit cydihs.orgAbout Community Development Institute
The Community Youth Development Institute (CYDI) High School focuses on the development of students academic, social/emotional and executive skills to be successful in college and in their career. Earn your diploma and prepare for success in college, military, trades and other careers.
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Mission
Community Youth Development Institute (CYDI) provides alternative schooling for at-risk teenagers through grants and contracts with Youth Connection Charter School, Alternative School Network, the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, and the U.S. Department of Labor.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Community Development Institute with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunity Development Institute 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 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 364060341. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Community Development Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364060341. 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.
Community Development Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 Development Institute is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Community Development Institute has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Community Development Institute 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Community Development Institute. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Community Development Institute 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
The Community Youth Development Institute (CYDI) High School focuses on the development of students academic, social/emotional and executive skills to be successful in college and in their career. Earn your diploma and prepare for success in college, military, trades and other careers. Community Development Institute is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Community Development Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community Development Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364060341, 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 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 18 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 · 1996
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Community Development Institute
- What is Community Development Institute?
- Community Development Institute is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. The Community Youth Development Institute (CYDI) High School focuses on the development of students academic, social/emotional and executive skills to be successful in college and in their career. Earn your diploma and prepare for success in college, military, trades and other careers.
- When was Community Development Institute founded?
- Community Development Institute was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Community Development Institute?
- Aaron Royster serves as Chief Executive Officer.
- Where is Community Development Institute located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Community Development Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Community Development Institute trustworthy?
- Community Development Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Development Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 364060341.
- What is Community Development Institute's website?
- https://cydihs.org