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Network for Strong Communities

EIN 43-1752694 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

TO STENGTHEN THE IMPACT OF NONPROFITS BY PROVIDING STRATEGIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
27
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$212,411, president/ceo

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 109% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $212,638 spent. NSC'S LEARNING CENTER HELPS DIRECTLY FULFILL OUR MISSION OF SUPPORTING THE WORK OF NONPROFITS BY PROVIDING A SPACE WHERE THEY CAN TAKE PART IN OUR CUSTOM-DESIGNED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AFFINITY PROGRAMS, PEER GROUP DISCUSSIONS, AND INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS. THE RESPONSE TO OUR ENHANCED LEARNING CENTER HAS PROVEN THAT THERE IS A NEED AND A DEMAND FOR THE KINDS OF SERVICES THAT NSC PROVIDES.
  2. $592,761 spent. WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTATIVE SERVICE PRACTICE TO INCLUDE STRATEGY, GOVERNANCE, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS. EACH CONSULTATIVE RELATIONSHIP IS CUSTOMIZED TO THE ORGANIZATION AND HAS A ROBUST ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION PROCESS.
  3. $850,828 spent. SUPPORT SERVICES. NSC PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO SMALL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING VARIOUS BACK OFFICE SERVICES AND ARRANGING FOR REDUCED RENTAL RATES IN AN INCUBATOR SETTING

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 2025.

    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 March 1998.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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