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Cohesion Network Inc

EIN 27-5034772 · Allentown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We collaborate with residents, organizations, and local government to empower one another to flourish and become leaders who create lasting change.

Income
$329,671
Spending
$335,685
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
4
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$70,659, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $136,816 spent. Community Block Ambassadors: We facilitate monthly meetings and ongoing communication with a network of leaders and residents who establish meaningful relationships with individuals and families in their neighborhoods. This group of leaders is trained, equipped, and empowered to serve as liaisons between their neighbors and city officials. They stay in contact with us and each other on a day-to-day basis; they show up on behalf of their neighbors, represent them at community meetings, and provide vital resources to families in need. Additionally, we provide them with training in first aid and administering life-saving NARCAN to those who have overdosed.
  2. $79,209 spent. Character Education: Based on our seven-point character education curriculum, we engage students, businesses, government agencies, and civic organizations in leadership development. Character is at the heart of our work. To get to the heart of this critical topic, we facilitate dynamic environments and relationships based on trust and respect as we seek to challenge each person to learn and grow. Through each interactive session, we provide participants from diverse backgrounds with practical opportunities to learn through hands-on experience to help them develop a high level of character. As a result, participants gain greater self-awareness, increased knowledge, and the skills needed for building healthy relationships with themselves, other people, and their community.
  3. $24,003 spent. Positive Discipline Workshops: Our facilitators are certified in the Positive Discipline Parenting and Classroom Management model, equipping parents, teachers, childcare providers, youth workers, and others to gain invaluable tools and resources for effective discipline. Through authentic, vulnerable, and open-hearted sessions, leaders are equipped to implement these principles at home, in the community, and in the classroom. This program aims to help children grow in their concern for others, understand respect, engage in healthy problem solving developing skills to be successful, contributing members of the community.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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