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Monarch Awards Foundation of Xi Nu Omega

EIN 36-3539273 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDES COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND CHARITABLE GRANTS ADDRESSING YOUTH ENRICHMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, POVERTY, ECONOMIC SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN CHICAGOLAND.

Income
$271,370
Spending
$345,007
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
11.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
482

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

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $93,535 spent. 21ST ANNUAL COMMUNITY FEEDING WE DONATED 2,000 FOOD BASKETS DURING THE THANKSGIVING SEASON TO 11 AGENCIES IMPACTING OVER 10,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN CHICAGO'S ENGLEWOOD AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND ENSURE FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED DURING CRITICAL TIMES WITH ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS AND OTHER SUPPLIES.
  2. $46,470 spent. 19TH COMMUNITY EXPO FEATURING THE 35TH ANNUAL MUSIC AND ARTS EXPLOSION OUR ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM CELEBRATES STUDENTS AS THEY PREPARE FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR. OVER 600 PEOPLE FROM ENGLEWOOD AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES RECEIVE BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIEES, HYGIENE ESSENTIALS, UNDERWEAR, AND OTHER SERVICES. STUDENTS ALSO CAN RECEIVE FREE HAIRCUTS AND HAIRSTYLES. ALL SERVICES ARE COMPLIMENTARY AND DONE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND POLITICIANS.
  3. $13,273 spent. CHIPP (CHILDHOOD HUNGER INITIATIVES POWER PACK) PROVIDES WEEKEND FOOD SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS TO HELP BRIDGE THE GAP FOR FAMILIES THAT MIGHT BE IMPACTED BY FOOD INSECURITY. WE PROVIDED OVER 400 MEALS PER MONTH FROM JANUARY-JUNE 2025 TO STUDENTS AT PAUL CUFFEE STEM ACADEMY. EXTRA MEALS ARE GIVEN TO STUDENTS FOR LONG WEEKENDS, SPRING BREAK, AND HOLIDAYS.
  4. $109,767 spent. OTHERS.

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 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 October 1987.

    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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