What About US Charitable Enterprises Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
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
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SOCIALLY CHALLENGED. WE MEET OUR NEIGHBORS WHERE THEY ARE AND WALK WITH THEM TO WHERE THEY NEED TO BE.
- Income
- $420,634
- Spending
- $391,754
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 98%
- Employees
- 5
- Highest pay
- $75,777, mental health response lead
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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 41% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports 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)
- $237,287 spent. THE FAITH-BASED CRISIS RESPONSE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM EQUIPS FAITH LEADERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH RESOURCES, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY TO CRISES AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION ON VIOLENCE PREVENTION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, TRAUMA AWARENESS, AND COMMUNITY STABILIZATION WHILE PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND RESIDENTS TO PROMOTE PEACE AND HEALING. THE PROGRAM ALSO GED PREPARATION FOR PARTICIPANTS. THE IMPACT OF THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES STRONGER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INCREASED AWARENESS OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES, AND ENHANCED COLLABORATION BETWEEN FAITH INSTITUTIONS AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. WE HAVE ENGAGED RESIDENTS IN 8 REACTIVE COMMUNITY MOBILIZATIONS IN RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE AND 4 PROACTIVE COMMUNITY MOBILIZATIONS THIS PAST YEAR. PROACTIVE MOBILIZATIONS ARE DEFINED AS EVENTS THAT TAKE PLACE IN HOT SPOT AREAS WHERE VIOLENCE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO EXIST. REACTIVE MOBILIZATIONS ARE DEFINED AS EVENTS WHERE THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY IS IMPACTED BY A MASS, SHOOTINGS, TENDER AGED SHOOTINGS (15YRS OLD OR YOUNGER) OR SENIOR IMPACTED BY A SHOOTING. DURING OUR MOBILIZATIONS COMMUNITY MEMBER, RESOURCE ORGANIZATIONS AND CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATE. OVER 1300 RESIDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OUR MOBILIZATIONS AND THOUSANDS OF DOORS HAVE BEEN KNOCKED ON AND RESIDENTS ENGAGED. FOODS, MUSIC, RESOURCES AND ESSENTIALS ITEMS ARE DISTRIBUTED DURING THE MOBILIZATIONS, RESIDENTS ARE RECEPTIVE TO THE RESPONSE NOTED THAT THEY ARE HAPPY TO SEE THE COMMUNITY COME TOGETHER DURING A TRAGIC EVENT. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS ASSISTED 18 PARTICIPANTS WHO FORMALLY HELD TIES TO STREET ORGANIZATIONS WITH GED PREP, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITY WORKSHOPS. WE HAVE 1 STUDENT WHO HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR GED. WE CONTINUE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH VIOLENCE PREVENTION ORGANIZATIONS AND CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE OF OUR YOUTH.
- $660 spent. OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEYOND HUNGER, TRADER JOES AND WORLD VISION PROVIDES FOOD, ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND WELLNESS CHECKS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND VULNERABLE OLDER ADULTS WHO FACE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING RESOURCES INDEPENDENTLY. THE PROGRAM HELPS REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY, ISOLATION, AND HEALTH RISKS AMONG SENIORS WHILE PROMOTING DIGNITY, NUTRITION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. ITS IMPACT INCLUDES IMPROVED ACCESS TO BASIC NECESSITIES, ENHANCED SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND GREATER SUPPORT FOR AGING INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, OUR BI WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO REDIRECT THEIR INCOME BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO QUALITY FOODS TO BE PICKED UP AT OUR DISTRIBUTION LOCATION. WE HAVE 76 SENIORS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN OUR DOOR-TO-DOOR HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FOOD BOXES MONTHLY DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THEIR DOOR. SENIORS HAVE REPORTED A CHANGE IN THEIR EATING HABITS SINCE JOINING OUR PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS ACCESS TO HEALTHIER FOOD OPTIONS FOR OUR HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. WE HAVE PRESENTED 15 HEALTHY EATING WORKSHOPS IN THE PAST YEAR THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH AMBASSADOR INITIATIVE. OVER 400 RESIDENTS PARTICIPATED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR BI-WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRADER JOES AND WORLD VISION HAVE PREPARED AND DISTRIBUTED GROCERY BAGS, FLOWERS AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS TO 1,440 FAMILIES IN THE PAST YEAR. MANY FAMILIES HAVE EXPRESSED THE JOY IN BEING ABLE TO ACCESS HEALTHIER OPTIONS AND QUALITY FOODS DURING THIS PAST YEAR. OUR GOAL IS TO CONTINUE DELIVERING HOPE THROUGH EFFORT AND INTEGRITY.
- $68,430 spent. THE MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE TO FIREARM VIOLENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND COMMUNITY HEALING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY FIREARM VIOLENCE. THROUGH COUNSELING REFERRALS, PEACE CIRCLES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION, THE PROGRAM WORKS TO REDUCE TRAUMA, PREVENT RETALIATION, AND PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELLNESS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE IMPACT OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES INCREASED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, IMPROVED COMMUNITY STABILITY, AND STRONGER SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE AND AT-RISK RESIDENTS. OUR MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE TO FIREARM VIOLENCE HAVE INITIATED THE OPENING OF 4 FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS IN THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY IN RESPONSE TO 4 MASS SHOOTING IN THE PAST YEAR. FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE WHERE FAMILIES CAN ACCESS RESOURCES DURING A TRAUMATIC INSTANCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. A MASS SHOOTING IS DEFINED AS 4 OR INDIVIDUALS ARE SHOT NOT INCLUDING THE ASSAILANT. DURING THOSE TIMES MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES WERE
- $6,580 spent. THE RITES OF PASSAGE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH WITH MENTORSHIP, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING AND PERSONAL GROWTH. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP YOUTH TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY INTO ADULTHOOD. THE IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES INCREASED SELF-CONFIDENCE, IMPROVED ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL OUTCOMES, REDUCED EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE, AND STRONGER PATHWAYS TOWARD LONG-TERM SUCCESS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THIS PAST YEAR 21 YOUTH AGES 10 TO 18 PARTICIPATED IN A 6-WEEK SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM EACH YOUTH EARNED A CERTIFICATE, WHAT ABOUT US SWAG AND A STIPEND FOR COMPLETING THE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WAS MARKED BY AN ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET WHERE YOUTH EXPRESSED THEIR EXPERIENCES AND FUTURE DREAMS AND GOALS TO A CAPTIVATED AUDIENCE OF THEIR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND PEERS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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