Unstacked Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Committed to combating violence developing our youth and providing services for those released from incarceration and providing advocacy and outreach services to struggling neighborhoods. Unstacked Inc is powered by people who have direct and personal experience and have had to navigate through these areas of life themselves. We are dedicated to enhancing communities and providing opportunities for others to succeed.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 96%
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 0
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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 91% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 76% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $531,221 spent. To reduce firearm violence the OFVP has initiated the Peacemakers Program based on the FLIP Flat Lining Violence Inspires Peace model. The Peacekeepers Program uses a proven strategy to create a safe presence and has been implemented in Chicagos most highly impacted blocks during afternoon to late-night hours mid-week and through the weekend. The model advances street outreach work and develops a diverse and sustainable workforce by engaging young people who live in neighborhoods that are at a high risk for violence to serve as Peacekeepers.
- $212,391 spent. Unstacked Inc operated a community-based youth development and violence prevention program through the Illinois Restore Reinvest and Renew R3 initiative. Services included case management mentoring life skills training workforce readiness educational support recreational activities and referrals to supportive services. The program helped youth and young adults build protective factors reduce violence risk and improve educational employment and overall well-being.
- $130,986 spent. We operated a community violence intervention and prevention program funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services IDHS. Services included street outreach case management victim advocacy violence interruption crisis intervention referrals to supportive services and connections to education employment and behavioral health resources. The program worked to reduce community violence promote safety and improve outcomes for individuals and families impacted by violence.
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
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 June 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 December 2021.
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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