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Shalom Center of Interfaith Network of Kenosha County Inc

EIN 39-1480124 · Kenosha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS INCLUDING A SOUP KITCHEN, FAMILY SHELTER, INNS, FOOD PANTRY, AND OTHER SERVICES.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
44
Volunteers
700
Highest pay
$100,785, former executive dir.

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (5)
  1. $290,558 spent. SHALOM CENTER'S SOUP KITCHEN - MEALS THAT MATTER PROGRAM HAS VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF WHO PREPARE AND SERVE A COMPLETE BALANCED AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL TO NEEDY CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS. THE KITCHEN PROVIDES A HOT MEAL INCLUDING SOUP, ENTREE, VEGETABLE OR POTATO, CHOICE OF SANDWICH, FRUIT, DESSERT, MILK, JUICE OR COFFEE.
  2. $2.7 million spent. THE HEALTHY CHOICE FOOD PANTRY IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FAMILIES IN NEED WITH EMERGENCY FOOD ONCE A MONTH. THE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTES PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE GROCERIES TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THE FOOD PANTRY ALSO PACKS "SENIOR BOXES" FOR SENIORS EACH MONTH.
  3. $270,655 spent. THE EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SHELTER TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN KENOSHA COUNTY. IT OFFERS A SAFE, STABLE, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS. THE SHELTER PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH THREE MEALS A DAY, CLOTHING, AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE.
  4. $331,286 spent. THE INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF NIGHTLY SHELTER (INNS) PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY EMERGENCY NIGHTLY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. GUESTS RECEIVE A BED FOR THE NIGHT PLUS AN EVENING MEAL IN THE SOUP KITCHEN, AS WELL AS BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS.
  5. $299,236 spent. HOPE HUB IS A ONE-STOP COMMUNITY RESOURCE, PLUS A WARMING AND COOLINGCENTER. COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN GET CONNECTED TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE ANDSUPPORT. HOPE HUB DIVERTS AND PREVENTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIESEXPERIENCING A HOUSING CRISIS FROM BECOMING HOMELESS.

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 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 June 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 June 1982.

    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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