Liftup Communities
We hope to empower clients as they work to increase their well-being while also creating a ripple effect for their networks overall health and economic stability. In addition …
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LiftUp Communities supports low-income families in Chicago through social services and programs.
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Mission
We hope to empower clients as they work to increase their well-being while also creating a ripple effect for their networks overall health and economic stability. In addition to our case management efforts, we provide supplemental programming for our clients.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Liftup Communities has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (3 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 + methodologyLiftup Communities is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 862019970. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $684K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Liftup Communities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 862019970. 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.
Liftup Communities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Liftup Communities is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Liftup Communities has $684K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Liftup Communities is classified as a Human Services 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 $684K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Liftup Communities. 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, Liftup Communities 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 93%). 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.
LiftUp Communities supports low-income families in Chicago through social services and programs. Liftup Communities is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $684K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Liftup Communities are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Liftup Communities is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 862019970, 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.
LIFTUP COMMUNITIES 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 23 officers on file
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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 · 2022
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Liftup Communities
- What is Liftup Communities?
- Liftup Communities is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. LiftUp Communities supports low-income families in Chicago through social services and programs.
- When was Liftup Communities founded?
- Liftup Communities was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Liftup Communities?
- Julian Posada serves as President.
- Where is Liftup Communities located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Liftup Communities's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Liftup Communities trustworthy?
- Liftup Communities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Liftup Communities's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 862019970.
- What is Liftup Communities's website?
- http://lucchicago.org