Illinois Electronic Security Association
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What it says it does
The Illinois Electronic Security Association actively engages in consumer and industry advocacy, promotes public safety and fosters positive relationships with police, fire and elected officials at the local, state and national levels. Regular Members are business entities licensed by the State of Illinois (225 ILCS 447/) as Private Alarm ConTo promote the mutual interests of the electrical protection industry.To foster cordial relations among the members.To use all lawful means as a medium for exchange and dissemination to members and the public, of information applicable to the field of Burglar and Fire Alarms, Closed Circuit TV, Access Control Systems and all other electronic security services.To be guided always by a spirit of justice and honor in all business activities and that all members observe the AssociationCode of Ethics at all times.Through cooperative effort, to engage in or conduct lawful activities which benefit the interests of the Electronic Security Industry.
- Income
- $35,385
- Spending
- $55,944
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
- $15,000 spent. The Illinois Electronic Security Association actively engages in consumer and industry advocacy, promotes public safety and fosters positive relationships with police, fire and elected officials at the local, state and national levels. Regular Members are business entities licensed by the State of Illinois (225 ILCS 447/) as Private Alarm Contractors or Private Alarm Contractor Agencies that agree to conduct business in accordance with the Association's Bylaws, Code of Ethics and Anti-Trust Policy. Major business activities include installation, service or inspection of burglar alarm, fire alarm, closed circuit TV, access control, alarm monitoring and all other security services.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1990.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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