Illinois Directors of Student Activities NFP
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We encourage students to join Student Activity programs and for schools to commit resources to such programs. Student Activities programs ought to cultivate leadership and relationship skills and encourage participation in diverse opportunities.
- Income
- $152,403
- Spending
- $118,305
- Reserves
- 4.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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)
- $95,002 spent. State Convention Largest by Expense Services provided: IDSA organizes an annual State Convention that brings together nearly 200 Illinois student-activity directors club advisors and school administrators. The event features keynote addresses networking and dozens of 45-minute breakout sessions covering leadership student engagement spirit service dances DEI and more. Number of persons benefited: Approximately 220 school leaders each representing student bodies across the state. Key accomplishments: Delivered 45+ breakout sessions led by peers and experts. Shared best practices in leadership development student engagement and equitable programming. Created connections that informed district-wide student activity programming. Expenses: Reflects the majority of program-related costs including venue speaker honoraria materials and logistics.
- $2,000 spent. Educator Awards Program Services provided: IDSA hosts an annual Educator Awards program recognizing outstanding educators and advisors in multiple categories-such as Student Activity Director Community Service DEI & Belonging and Supportive Administrator. Number of persons benefited: Impacting dozens of honorees each year typically 35-50 awardees with recognition extended to their entire schools and communities. Key accomplishments: Elevated visibility of exemplary staff through a statewide awards banquet. Promoted positive role models and incentivized excellence in student activities. Encouraged grassroots nominations and peer support across districts. Expenses: Includes awards production and marketing promotional materials.
- $13,533 spent. Student Leadership Workshop & Scholarships Services provided: Through its Student Leadership Workshop and Scholarship offerings IDSA engages students directly. The workshop provides interactive leadership development sessions while scholarships support student leaders attending the conference or expanding their projects idsa-activities.orgidsa-activities.org. Number of persons benefited: Hundreds of student leaders and activity participants annually-estimates suggest 200-300 students per year. Key accomplishments: Hosted engaging student-focused sessions on leadership collaboration and civic involvement. Awarded financial scholarships to enable broader participation. Strengthened the capacity of student-run activities and promoted sustained engagement. Expenses: Covers workshop materials speaker costs scholarships and student event coordination.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 30, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2019.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 July 2026.
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 March 2024.
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 October 21, 2026.
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