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Chicago Abortion Fund

Website:

chicagoabortionfund.org
Location:

CHICAGO, IL
Tax ID:

36-3451293
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2021):

Revenue: $849,934
Expenses: $796,241
Assets: $735,498
Type:

Abortion Advocacy Group
Formation:

1986
Executive Director:

Megan Godsil-Jeyifo
Budget (2022):

Revenue: $2,060,546
Expenses: $955,091
Assets: $1,614,727

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References

  1. Chicago Abortion Fund, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2021. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363451293/202341359349314759/full

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Chicago Abortion Fund provides support to women seeking abortions, especially those from states with restrictive abortion laws. 1 2 It is affiliated with and promoted by the National Network of Abortion Funds. 3

Background and Activities

Chicago Abortion Fund was established in 1986. 4 In 1990, it was described by the Chicago Tribune as “one of about 50 groups across the country that give or lend women money for abortions.” 5 It is affiliated with and promoted by the National Network of Abortion Funds. 6

Chicago Abortion Fund promotes abortion access and subsidizes abortions for poor women. 7 It also collects “testimonials” from women to whom it has provided abortion funding. 8 The organization is well connected to Democratic politicians, including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D), 9 and major left-leaning foundations. 10 The organization uses gender-neutral language when discussing abortion, eschewing references to “women.” 11

In 2020, the organization reported spending $386,372 to assist 2,000 recipients to have abortions. 12 In 2021, the organization reported spending $578,046 to assist 2,000 recipients to have abortions. 13

Funding

Chicago Abortion Fund receives funding from many influential left-leaning foundations, including the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation 14 and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. 15 The Irving Harris Foundation provided more than $75,000 in financial support in 2021. 16 The fund has also received financial support from the Arabella Advisors-managed Hopewell Fund. 17

The fund has also received significant grants from the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, the Chicago-based Crossroads Fund, the Ford Foundation, and the Lefkofsky Family Foundation. 18

The fund saw a dramatic spike in revenue after the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision overturning Roe v. Wade compared to previous years. 19

References

  1. “Gov. Pritzker Announces Cross-Agency Reproductive Healthcare Initiatives.” Illinois.Gov. Accessed July 31, 2023. https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.26807.html.
  2. “Every Caller, Every Need.” Chicago Abortion Fund. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://www.chicagoabortionfund.org/everycaller.
  3. “Chicago Abortion Fund.” National Network of Abortion Funds. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://abortionfunds.org/fund/chicago-abortion-fund/.
  4. “Chicago Abortion Fund.” ProPublica. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363451293.
  5. Brotman, Barbara. “Private Agencies Filling Abortion Funding Gap.” Chicago Tribune. January 22, 1990. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1990-01-22-9001060577-story.html.
  6. “Chicago Abortion Fund.” National Network of Abortion Funds. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://abortionfunds.org/fund/chicago-abortion-fund/.
  7. Varney, Sarah. “Illinois Clinics Ramp up Aid for Women Seeking Abortions across State Lines.” PBS News Hour. June 28, 2022. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/illinois-clinics-ramp-up-aid-for-women-seeking-abortions-across-state-lines.
  8. Chicago Abortion Fund. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://www.chicagoabortionfund.org/.
  9. Meisel, Hannah. “Illinois Hotline Will Aid Abortion Seekers.” The Intelligencer. August 3, 2023. https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/illinois-hotline-aid-abortion-seekers-18272068.php.
  10. Rowland, Christopher. “Groups That Aid Abortion Patients Pull Back, Fearing Legal Liability.” Washington Post. July 15, 2022. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/07/15/abortion-aid-drying-up/.
  11. Chicago Abortion Fund. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://www.chicagoabortionfund.org/.
  12. Chicago Abortion Fund, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2020. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363451293/202211369349308281/full
  13. Chicago Abortion Fund, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2021. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363451293/202341359349314759/full
  14. “Chicago Abortion Fund.” Paul M. Angell Family Foundation. February 28, 2023. https://pmangellfamfound.org/chicago-abortion-fund/.
  15. John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2020. Accessed August 5, 2023.  https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237093598/202133169349104553/full
  16. The Irving Harris Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2021. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/366055115/202203199349110440/full
  17. Hopewell Fund, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2020. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473681860/202143169349311614/full
  18. “Every Caller, Every Need.” Chicago Abortion Fund. Accessed August 5, 2023. https://www.chicagoabortionfund.org/everycaller.
  19. Chicago Abortion Fund.” ProPublica. Accessed August 5, 2023.  https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363451293
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: June - May
  • Tax Exemption Received: July 1, 1986

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2021 Jun Form 990 $849,934 $796,241 $735,498 $75,016 N $847,452 $0 $227 $89,246
    2020 Jun Form 990 $711,125 $403,673 $648,452 $41,663 N $670,378 $0 $2,693 $85,000 PDF
    2019 Jun Form 990 $304,286 $289,055 $306,433 $7,096 N $208,745 $0 $3,245 $73,600 PDF
    2018 Jun Form 990 $478,012 $250,041 $287,576 $3,470 N $388,285 $0 $0 $54,075 PDF
    2017 Jun Form 990 $202,585 $167,317 $56,135 $0 N $187,304 $0 $0 $59,079
    2016 Jun Form 990EZ $0 $0 $20,867 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2015 Jun Form 990EZ $161,741 $154,513 $20,522 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2014 Jun Form 990 $225,665 $216,308 $13,294 $0 N $225,651 $0 $14 $69,824 PDF
    2013 Jun Form 990 $205,830 $210,147 $28,716 $6,087 N $205,830 $0 $0 $78,972 PDF
    2012 Jun Form 990 $217,060 $206,196 $26,946 $0 N $203,319 $0 $3 $0 PDF
    2011 Jun Form 990 $238,307 $249,602 $16,082 $0 N $231,274 $0 $5 $60,692 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)

    Chicago Abortion Fund

    333 W NORTH AVE STE 267
    CHICAGO, IL 60610-1293