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Inner City Impact

EIN 23-7165220 · Chicago, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Presenting the living Christ, primarily to unchurched inner city children and youth, discipling and integrating them into a local church. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
19
Volunteers
485
Highest pay
$112,761, ceo/president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $951,022 spent. Programs, Clubs, Outings, and Activities: We run after-school programs focused on providing alternatives for children and youth, while also teaching them the Word of God. A total of 516 different children attended our various clubs. At the clubs, children play games, do crafts, and learn about the Bible. Throughout the year, we also host special events. These include special days held in our building and outings to external events. We had 1,291 children attend the special events held in our building, where we informed them about how they could get involved in our programs. Additionally, we hosted monthly outings, with an average attendance of 25 children per event. Each activity is designed to spend meaningful time with children while providing a fun and engaging experience. (Expenses $ 18,004 including grants of $ 18,004) Food distribution: During fiscal 2025, the food distribution ministry served 2,091 individuals. This was done through food delivery to individual houses, club programs as well as mass distributions out of our Cicero location.
  2. $133,372 spent. Leadership Development: The leadership development program is focused on helping develop Christian leaders from the communities where we minister. The program consists of small group Bible studies, leadership training, hiring interns, helping pay for college, and helping to provide funding for full-time staff from the community. This year, we had a total of 79 people that were a part of the leadership development program. We had an average of 33 kids per week in Bible study/discipleship relationship with staff, 6 kids in the beginning stages of the leadership training, 9 that work as interns, 4 students we are helping to pay for college, and 5 full-time staff members that were partially funded through this part of our ministry.
  3. $90,506 spent. Camp: The camping ministry is designed to provide a focused time for children to hear about God's Word without the distractions of the city and to experience and enjoy God's creation. Camping trips range from daily getaways to week-long overnight trips to a seven-week day camp program. This year, we had 234 different children attend the day camp program with an average of 75 per day. (Expenses $ 18,004 including grants of $ 18,004) Food distribution: During fiscal 2025, the food distribution ministry served 2,091 individuals. This was done through food delivery to individual houses, club programs as well as mass distributions out of our Cicero location.
  4. $18,004 spent. Food distribution: During fiscal 2025, the food distribution ministry served 2,091 individuals. This was done through food delivery to individual houses, club programs as well as mass distributions out of our Cicero location.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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