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Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

EIN 36-4122225 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$77.7 million
Spending
$79.9 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
84
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$238,734, ceo

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 97% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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. $63.8 million spent. WIOA - The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act WIOA is a federal program that provides funding for workforce development initiatives, aiming to help job seekers find employment, education, training, and support services, while also matching employers with skilled workers. It aims to improve the public workforce system, help job seekers succeed in the labor market, and match employers with the skilled workers they need. Key Focus Areas include, Employment Helping individuals find and retain jobs. Education and Training Providing access to education, training, and skill development opportunities. Support Services Offering assistance with things like childcare, transportation, and other needs that can hinder employment.
  2. $4.9 million spent. Sector Initiatives - Construction Works Powered by Illinois Tollway The Construction Works is an innovative program that assists men and women in entering careers in the heavy highway and related construction industry. The program creates a pool of diversified candidates ready to work, linking them to hiring construction contractors.
  3. $11.1 million spent. Special Populations - Community Health Response Corps COVID-19 Response, Public Health Call Center, Resources and Referrals, Career Pathway to Community HealthPublic Health Workers, Funded 10-15 CBOs by hiring over 100 CHRC through an on-the-job model to support underserved and underrepresented communities with public health needs including resources and referral to housing, childcare, workforce development, food assistance. Formerly the COVID-19 Response Corps with a total of over 1000 staff responding to the COVID-19 needs of the city through public health education, vaccinations scheduling, and resources. Good Jobs Challenge An employer-led initiative to skill and reskill in key sectors, offering employers ongoing opportunities to enhance workforce skill, to train and hire workers within in-demand skills that will lead to good-paying jobs and drive growth in the following industries TDL, Healthcare, Manufacturing, IT.ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Cook CountyNationwide rescue plan to accelarate the nations recovery from the economic and public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, provided direct relief to households, small business, and industries, and support essential public services.CEJA - Clean Energy Job Act State of IllinoisCEJA aims to transition Illinois to 100 clean energy by 2050, achieve 100 carbon-free power by 2045, and crate equitable, good-paying jobs. CEJA priortizes investment in communities historically impacted by environmental damage and economic barriers, building a sustainable future while ensuring a just transition for energy workers.Mental Health System Expansion Initiative City of Chicago Mental Health System Expansion Initiative is a comprhensive plan to strengthen Chicagos behavioral and mental health system. The initiative is to expand clinical services, improve the citys crisis repsonse approach, and boost public awareness of available mental health resources.
  4. Program Service Expenses 8,215, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 SEE SCHEDULE O

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 May 1997.

    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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