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Government-backed nonprofit Chicago Comprehensive Community Center profiled

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Chicago Comprehensive Community Center on Google Map | Google Maps

Chicago Comprehensive Community Center on Google Map | Google Maps

Chicago Comprehensive Community Center was approved to receive a $20,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.

Chicago Comprehensive Community Center states that its mission is: “Its mission is to contribute positively to the well-being of community members by offering a comprehensive range of services—including counseling, family support, legal assistance, mental health services, and tailored health programs for seniors and low-income families.”

You can learn more about the organization at its website.

However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.

Chicago Comprehensive Community Center is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.

In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.

According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.

Chicago Comprehensive Community Center 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Bongwan OhDirector
2024-2024Chang Ho ParkTreasurer
2024-2024CHRISTINE JINYOUNG CHEONDirector
2024-2024Edward K RimDirector
2024-2024Ho Chul ShinDirector
2024-2024Hwea Y KimExecutive Director
2024-2024Jin K LeeSecretary
2024-2024Jin-Kyu ChoiDirector
2024-2024Jung Ja HuhDirector
2024-2024Keung LeePresident
2024-2024Lucy PaikDirector
2024-2024Shin KimDirector
2024-2024Sookhyen LeeDirector
2024-2024Sung Pyo HongDirector

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