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Special Leisure Services Foundation

EIN 36-3145710 · Rolling Mdws, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RECREATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN COOPERATION WITH THE NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION.

Income
$638,068
Spending
$561,513
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
38.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$127,503, president

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    12 of 14 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 December 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 (6)
  1. $91,096 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO NWSRA PARTICIPANTS TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, CAMPS, AND INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
  2. $90,000 spent. ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE SUPPORT - ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE SUPPORT EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF ADAPTIVE TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES USED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
  3. $69,091 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT EXPENSES THAT HELP FUND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUSION SERVICES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND PARTICIPANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH NWSRA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
  4. $68,750 spent. NWSRA LIGHTNING ATHLETICS - NWSRA LIGHTNING ATHLETICS EXPENSES SUPPORTING ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS, COMPETITIONS, TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES PARTICIPATING IN NWSRA LIGHTNING TEAMS AND EVENTS.
  5. $66,059 spent. BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MAKE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES THE OFFICES OF THE ASSOCIATION.
  6. $38,944 spent. INCLUSION (ADA COMPLIANCE) - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS SO THAT AIDES AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT CAN BE PROVIDED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO MAINSTREAM BACK INTO THEIR REGULAR PARK DISTRICT PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 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 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 1981.

    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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