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Northbrook Speed Skating Club

EIN 36-3054927 · Rockford, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHORT TRACK PROGRAM: Its mission OF NBSSC is to provide a premier speedskating experience developing leaders on and off the the ice. Founded in 1952 by Ed Rudolph the Northbrook Speed Skating Club has been a nationally respected club for many years. In each Winter Olympics since 1952 the US Speedskating team has included at least one skater from Northbrook.The longevity of the club is a testament to the skilled training our skaters get as well as to the welcoming family-style experience the club offers. Our club welcomes skaters of all ages.We offer Short track program for beginners group 3 intermediate group 2 and advanced group 1 skaters.At each level the skaters are working with coaches to setup and achieve specific training goals. Advancement between groups is based on coachs recommendation and upon demonstration of the skills required to move up to the next level. Membership is currently 75 skaters and families.

Income
$219,535
Spending
$160,509
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $85,757 spent. In Season training- This training consists of an hour to an hour and a half of on ice training four days a week. On three of those four days dryland training occurs before on ice training. On two days that the club does not have on-ice training the club hosts dryland training that consist of an hour and a half. We have skaters from 5 years old to adults. All skaters are progressing toward individual goals.
  2. $20,727 spent. Spring and Summer training- This training includes 1-2 days a week of on ice training one day of cycling and two days of dryland training. This training is for our club members but we also welcome neighboring skaters that would like to take advantage of extra ice time and dryland training time in the spring and summer.
  3. $11,504 spent. Northburke Open- This is a competition we put on for our skaters and other clubs skaters in the US who would like to race. Typically we have skaters from the area and the Midwest competing. This is a one day event and on average the club has over a hundred registrants that race. It makes for a great day of competitive racing.
  4. $5,072 spent. Speed Skating Camps We hold a winter long track camp and also a summer short track camp. Our club coaches put on these camps for our club skaters as well as any U.S. speedskating member that would like to attend. These camps focus on technique skills and strategy to improve the skating ability of the participants. These are extended weekend camps that provide ice time dryland training time and video analysis of skaters. We have a lot of local skaters plus skaters in our region and in the Midwest that attend.
  5. Pay Pal Transfer This is revenue from credit card payments. This revenue is for program services.
  6. Skate Maintenance
  7. $5,635 spent. Uniforms

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 2024.

    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 May 2016.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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