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Brooke Industries Inc

EIN 39-1035282 · Fond Du Lac, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 963 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

BROOKE INDUSTRIES, INC.'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, INNOVATIVE SERVICE AND CHOICE TO THE REHABILITATION AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES. OUR MOTTO IS TO "EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS" FOR OUR CONSUMERS, EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
123
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$201,202, executive director

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: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 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 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 963 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.8 million spent. SHELTERED WORKSHOP FOR TRAINING, HABILITATION, AND REHABILITATION FOR PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND MENTALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
  2. THE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF FOND DU LAC, A PROGRAM OF BROOKE INDUSTRIES, INC., WAS ESTABLISHED TO CREATE A FULLY ACCESSIBLE BASEBALL COMPLEX WHERE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CAN EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF PLAYING AMERICA'S FAVORITE PASTIME. THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY AND THE SUCCESS OF A $1 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, CONSTRUCTION OF THE MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD WAS COMPLETED, AND GAMEPLAY OFFICIALLY BEGAN IN 2024. NOW IN ITS THIRD SEASON, THE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF FOND DU LAC IS THRIVING. THE LEAGUE PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY BASEBALL IN A SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE, AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. PLAYERS ARE PAIRED WITH A VOLUNTEER "BUDDY" WHO ASSISTS ON THE FIELD, ENSURING THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL CAN FULLY PARTICIPATE AND SHINE. IN 2026, THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW BOTH IN THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. EXPENSES NOW REFLECT ACTIVE PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, PLAYER AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATION, AND ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES THAT MAKE THE MIRACLE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE.

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 September 7, 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 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 December 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 1966.

    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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