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Keshet

EIN 36-3441392 · Northbrook, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KESHET IS ONE OF A FEW ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. WHERE KIDS WITH DISABILITIES CAN BEGIN PROGRAMS AT THE AGE OF THREE AND CONTINUE THROUGHOUT ADULTHOOD. KESHET ENSURES THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE ACTIVITIES THAT DEFINE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT-GRADUATING FROM KINDERGARTEN, PLAYING ON A SPORTS TEAM, FINDING A JOB, GETTING A FIRST APARTMENT AND MORE. KESHET PROVIDES THESE OPPORTUNITIES IN INCLUSIVE, COMMUNITY SETTINGS.

Income
$14.6 million
Spending
$13.8 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
360
Volunteers
232
Highest pay
$281,212, ceo/president

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

Fair: 56 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 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. $4.2 million spent. KESHET MANAGES THREE SCHOOLS AND THREE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH TRANSITION. USING A CURRICULUM THAT FOCUSES ON ACADEMICS AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS, KESHET PREPARES STUDENTS TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES. EDUCATORS AND THERAPISTS WORK HAND-IN-HAND TO PROVIDE HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND THERAPIES TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT. KESHET'S SCHOOLS DO NOT HAVE SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE, WHICH RESULTS IN SERVING STUDENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS, WHO OFTEN HAVE VERY LIMITED SCHOOL OPTIONS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. KESHET'S MOST SIGNIFICANT RECREATION PROGRAM IS SUMMER CAMP. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 200 KIDS, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES EXPERIENCE SUMMER FUN AND FRIENDSHIPS ALONGSIDE THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS AT 15 DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS. THESE INCLUSIVE CAMP PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE SOCIAL GROWTH, EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SELF-CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND, OF COURSE, FUN.
  3. $3.9 million spent. AT KESHET, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS INCLUDE DAY PROGRAM, VOCATIONAL SUPPORT AND FOUR GROUP HOMES. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL LIVES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES. SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO MEET EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 58 ADULTS ENROLLED IN THE DAY PROGRAM AND/OR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES.
  4. $593,928 spent. RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

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 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 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 July 1986.

    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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