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Ilmunc

EIN 47-4251597 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ILMUNC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR YOUNG STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT, DEBATE, AND FORMULATE OPINIONS ON THE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING ISSUES. THE IVY LEAGUE MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE (ILMUNC) IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HOSTS AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL MODEL UN CONFERENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. ILMUNCS MISSION IS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO GLOBAL EDUCATION AND FOSTER A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS THROUGH DEBATE, DIPLOMACY, AND COLLABORATION. BY BRINGING TOGETHER A DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD, ILMUNC HELPS YOUNG LEADERS DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND TEAMWORK SKILLS. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN ACCESSIBLE AND ENRICHING LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT ENCOURAGES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, CULTURAL EXCHANGE, AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. ILMUNC OPERATES A FOUR-DAY ANNUAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA EACH JANUARY, SERVING OVER 2,000 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THE PROGRAM C

Income
$374,323
Spending
$334,379
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
42

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 (1)
  1. $290,478 spent. HOST AN ANNUAL MODEL UN 4-DAY CONFERENCE IN DOWNTOWN PHILADELPHIA FOR 2042 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM 100 SCHOOLS. THE CONFERENCE IS BROKEN OUT INTO A SERIES OF COMMITTEES WHICH CONTAIN ANYWHERE FROM 25-300 STUDENTS AND EACH FOCUSES ON ONE OR TWO SPECIFIC ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RAISED 8,500 FOR A LOCAL CHARITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on August 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2019.

    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 March 2026.

    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 March 2022.

    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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