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EIN 36-4373439 · Skokie, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAKE A STRATEGIC AND COORDINATED EFFORT IN THE CHICAGO AREA TO ADDRESS A SYSTEM-WIDE NEED TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE AND BUILD THE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL SYSTEM TO TEACH AND CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$191,266, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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 July 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 (5)
  1. $508,261 spent. THE EDUCATIONAL COACHING PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN READING AND MATHEMATICS TO TITLE I-ELIGIBLE PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SUPPORT OF PARTICIPATING ESSA TITLE I STUDENTS.
  2. $473,832 spent. THE ACADEMIC COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES COACHING TO PARTICIPATING TITLE I STUDENTS, THEIR PARENTS, AND TEACHERS, FOCUSING ON THE LEARNING PROCESS, EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PLANNING, AND PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AS THEY PERTAIN TO ACADEMICS.
  3. $377,213 spent. THE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH ONE TO TWO MEETINGS PER WEEK IN 30-60 MINUTE SESSIONS. COUNSELORS SUPPORT STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS.
  4. $108,637 spent. THE PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING, MATERIALS, AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PARENTS OF PARTICIPATING ESSA TITLE I STUDENTS, SUPPORTING THEM IN FOSTERING THEIR CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
  5. $67,680 spent. THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COVERS THE EXCESS COSTS OF PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 July 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 2001.

    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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