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Ilp Snack Shack

EIN 86-2726185 · Erie, PA

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

What it says it does

THE ILP SNACK SHACK, LLC WILL PROVIDE YOUNG ADULTS WITH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

Independent board
18 of 25
4 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8
Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7
Has a 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports 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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$136,301 spent. YOUTH DRIVEN BUSINESS - THE ILP SNACK SHACK OPERATES A FOOD TRUCK THAT EMPLOYES AT RISK YOUTH WHO ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THESE YOUTH ARE TAUGHT THE BASICS OF EMPLOYMENT, JOB SKILLS & JOB DUTIES. THESE DUTIES CAN INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE, MONEY HANDELING, TIME MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE. THE YOUTH PERFORM ALL OF THE FOOD TRUCK DUTIES FROM COOKING THE FOOD TO SELLING THE FOOD TO CUSTOMERS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE EMPLOYED YOUTH WILL GAIN VALUABLE JOB EXPERIENCE THAT WILL GIVE THEM AN ADVANTAGE IN THE REAL WORLD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 June 2025.
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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