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Community Goods

EIN 85-3829802 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Provides after-school programs focusing on arts education in underserved communities. At our core, we believe its our mission to tell anyone who will listen that those with less often have the most to say.

Income
$77,503
Spending
$97,623
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Financial health

Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 308% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 (4)
  1. Teacher SpotlightEach year during Black History Month, Community Goods recognizes an inspiring black teacher from the Chicago Public School system. Our goal is to highlight teachers that make a difference in the classroom and community. Friends, family, or colleagues can nominate them to win our Teachers Spotlight honoree by submitting a short story to have them be featured and receive a monetary donation or a classroom wishlist fulfilled. Mr. Antonio Miller ( @afromilitant ) of Urban Prep Academy in Bronzeville, was our 2022 Teacher Spotlight winner!
  2. $97,623 spent. Right Back at Ya! - back to school eventWe partnered with the @nhlblackhawks to host nearly 500 students and their families for, Right Back at Ya!, a back-to-school community event with a twist! Our goal was to provide a shopping experience to our westside community, providing them with free goods and services in a comfortable, private, and relaxed environment; different from your everyday giveaway.
  3. Featuring UsInaugural artist + education series, Featuring Us, held on the west side of Chicago. We feature the work of Chicago-based creatives with the goal to give an opportunity to a few rising artists in the city.
  4. Michele Clark Design WorkshopCommunity Goods proudly partnered with the amazing One For One Chicago team for our first of many creative collaborations with OFO youth. In this design lab, the OFO youth worked with Community Goods' graphic designers to learn how to design their own t-shirts.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2021.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: 4 Good Community Inc (Henderson, KY), EIN 85-1574845. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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