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Neenah-Menasha Emergency Society Inc

EIN 39-6056105 · Neenah, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Neenah-Menasha Emergency Society is to provide emergency resources to support residents of the Neenah-Menasha community who are unable to provide for their core needs.

Income
$143,389
Spending
$143,830
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
61.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 61.6 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

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $72,637 spent. Back to School Program - Provided 2,102 students in grades 4k - 12 with backpacks filled with new school supplies as well as gift certificates for a new pair of shoes socks and other clothing. 1,116 students redeemed those shoe certificates.
  2. $53,068 spent. Emergency Financial Assistance Program - Provided Emergency Financial Assitance to 48 families consisting of 189 individuals in the Neenah-Menasha area to meet core needs. This assistance was primarily in the form of rent assistance to prevent homelessness but also consisted of transportation and utilties.
  3. $2,350 spent. Caring for Kids Program: Provided winter outerwear such as snow pants boots and coats to 120 students in the Neenah and Menasha Joint School Districts. In addition snacks hygiene kits basic clothing and school supplies were provided to approx 380 students experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty through our Middle and High School School Liaison initiative.
  4. $9,783 spent. Caring for the Community Program: Providing funding and volunteers to serve 510 meals at the Fox Valley Community Table over 5 dates as well as providing funding and volunteer drivers for approximately 70 senior and homebound citizens that receive Meals on Wheels up to five times per week allowing these citizens to remain in their homes. Also provided welcome baskets to Heads Up program residents for young adults transitioning from foster care to community based independent living.

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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on September 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2014.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 June 2026.

    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 February 2016.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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