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Deerfield Community Center

EIN 39-1899306 · Deerfield, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

THE DEERFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER EXISTS TO PROMOTE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND CARING COMMUNITY BY COORDINATING VOLUNTEER RESPONSE TO BASIC NEEDS AND BY OFFERING POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AREA RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES.

Income
$861,452
Spending
$796,623
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
24
Volunteers
178

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (4)
  1. $54,484 spent. IN 2025, THE DEERFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER CONTINUED ITS TRADITION OF PROVIDING A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE AREA. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED YOUTH SPORTS, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND SUMMER DAY CAMPS. IN 2025, THERE WERE AROUND 391 PARTICIPANTS IN THIS VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES.
  2. $16,695 spent. THE DEERFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER CONTINUED TO SERVE SENIORS TWICE WEEKLY MEALS AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TOWN AND VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD. COMBINED, WE HELP AROUND 87 SENIORS EACH MONTH.
  3. $339,312 spent. IN 2025, THE DEERFIELD FOOD PANTRY CONTINUED ITS TREND OF SERVING MORE CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO HAVE CONTINUED OUR EFFORTS TO SECURE MORE FOOD VARIETIES AND FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES FOR DISTRIBUTION. FOR THE YEAR, WE AVERAGED 480 PARTICIPANTS.
  4. $15,930 spent. FACILITY RENTAL, MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS

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 February 1999.

    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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