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Goodkids Madcity - Englewood

EIN 85-1090093 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceWeak36 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GOOD KIDS MAD CITY - ENGLEWOOD GKMC-E DEVELOPS YOUNG LEADERS TO ADVOCATE FOR RESOURCES THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE, LIVABLE COMMUNITY CONDITIONS AS WELL AS PROVIDE TOOLS TO ADDRESS BOTH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL TRAUMA.

Income
$297,751
Spending
$283,428
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$66,667, foundation mgr.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $149,002 spent. GoodKidsMadCity-Englewood is not an average youth program. Our program is exceptional and addresses major indifferences in our community of Englewood. GKMC-Englewood has accomplished major achievements in the course of just one year. Youth Engagement, Community Service and Workforce Development has been the focal point and has proven to build and uplift a community that would normally be in distress due to violence, poverty and potential police brutality. Youth Engagement - Our Youth Engagement offers opportunities and participation in activities ranging from a Basketball program, First Aid Trauma Program including CPR Certification to dance, spoken word, music, visual arts and graphic design. We have hangout hubs that prove to be a safe space for our young citizens and we teach police accountability so our youth recognize and take action to de-escalate intensified situations with authority figures.
  2. $49,667 spent. THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDES OUR YOUTH WITH THE GIFT OF GIVING BY WAY OF INTERACTIVE VOLUNTEERING. THEY ASSIST WITH PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTING FROZEN MEAT, PRODUCE AND CANNED GOODS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT A FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANTRY. THIS TASK LEADS THEM INTO WORK READINESS AND DIRECT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE USE THESE SPACES TO FIND OUT WHAT OTHER COMMUNITY NEEDS ARE MISSING.
  3. $49,667 spent. OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM NOT ONLY OFFERS TRAINING FOR YOUTH TO BE PREPARED TO OBTAIN A JOB, BUT ALSO DIRECTLY CONNECTS THEM TO EMPLOYMENT AND CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES A BETTER FUTURE AND POTENTIALLY PROMISING CAREERS. WE CREATE A NETWORK WHERE WE ENSURE THAT OUR PARTICIPANTS HAVE A STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEM TO HELP THEM MANAGE THROUGH THE PROCESS AND KEEP THEM ENGAGED AND ENCOURAGED THROUGH WHATEVER THEY MAY NEED TO SUCCEED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 September 2022.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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