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Central States Ser Jobs for Progress Inc

EIN 36-1211270 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT SERVICES

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$329,234, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 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. $472,583 spent. SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SERVICES (SYEP); SERVING 200 YOUTH AGES 16-24 FROM CHICAGO'S MOST AT RISK SCHOOL AGE PARTICIPANTS, SYEP YOUTH WORK IN PAID WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES SITES ACROSS THE CITY AND VARIOUS SECTORS TO GAIN JOB SKILLS KNOWLEDGE OF PREPARATION. YOUTH WILL RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH SYEP, REGULARLY WORKING WITH DEDICATED MENTORS TO DEVELOP SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR SKILLS. ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE.
  2. $465,936 spent. CEJA ENERGY TRANSITION NAVIGATORS FOCUSES ON OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND RECRUITMENT FOR CLEAN ENERGY CAREERS BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL JOB MARKETS AND WORKFORCE ORGANIZATIONS TO PLACE TRAINEES IN RELEVANT ROLES. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS TRANSITION INTO THE CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR BY PROVIDING THE NECESSARY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES.
  3. $259,435 spent. CHICAGO YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (CYSC) IS A PROGRAM WHERE CHICAGO YOUTH (AGES 16-24) CAN EARN MONEY WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD AND CITY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS SUBSIDIZED WAGES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FOCUSED ON COVID 19 AND/OR SOCIAL JUSTICE RELATED OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH A HYBRID APPROACH OF IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROJECT-BASED LEARNINGS AND FUN VIRTUAL EVENTS DURING THE FALL/WINTER.
  4. $2.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RANGE OF OTHER SUPPORTIVE WORKFORCE INITIATIVES THAT COMPLEMENT ITS CORE JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT MISSION. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTORING, AND PAID WORK EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 16-24; SPECIALIZED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS, IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND OTHER UNDEREMPLOYED ADULTS; AND PRE-APPRENTICESHIP AND SECTOR-BASED TRAINING IN CLEAN ENERGY, CONSTRUCTION, SOLAR INSTALLATION, AND RELATED TRADES. ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BASED ENGAGEMENT TO REDUCE RISK FACTORS AND CONNECT PARTICIPANTS TO EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 December 1994.

    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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