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West Nation Inc

EIN 36-6124359 · Glen Ellyn, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Conduct safe, social and service activities for Glenbard West High School students.

Income
$72,215
Spending
$65,669
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 (3)
  1. $51,674 spent. Provided a safe, parent-supervised, late-night celebration for more than 500 Glenbard West High School Juniors and Seniors after Prom on April 26, 2025. The Post Prom party included music, inflatables, games, food, and prizes.
  2. $2,989 spent. Hosted a Faculty Appreciation Dinner for more than 200 Glenbard West High School teachers and staff members during Parent Teacher Conference Night on October 24, 2024.
  3. $6,161 spent. Other Program Services: Hosted a Circle Drive dance on Aug 16, 2024 for more than 800 Glenbard West High School students. Hosted a Punt, Pass, Kick event during Homecoming week for more than 100 Glenbard West students on Sept 25, 2024. Hosted a Dodgeball event for approximately 80 students of Glenbard West High School on Dec 13, 2024. Hosted a Live Life Well Breakfast for more than 1,000 Glenbard West students on February 21, 2025. Hosted 3 service activities for Glenbard West Students: Gratitude Day (Nov 20, 2024), Presidents' Day of Service (Feb 17, 2025) and Valentines for Vets (Feb 5, 2025). All of these activities, other than Presidents' Day of Service, took place at Glenbard West High School. Presidents Day of Service was held at Ackerman Sports and Fitness.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on October 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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