Connectwaukegan NFP
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Organized?to?help?ensure?that?all?residents?businesses?and?institutions?in?the?community?have?access?to?robust?stable?internet?in?an equitable?reliable?and?sustainable?manner.
- Income
- $287,155
- Spending
- $352,535
- Spent on programs
- 59%
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 57%
- Employees
- 6
- Highest pay
- $119,550, executive dir.
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
Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1559% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 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: 41 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
- $114,398 spent. Digital Literacy and Device Distribution - Dedicated to equipping residents with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in a digital world. This includes purchasing and distributing laptops, tablets, and Chromebooks, as well as delivering structured digital skills training workshops. The program ensures residents not only gain access to devices but also learn how to use them effectively for education, employment, healthcare, and communication.
- $76,958 spent. Outreach and Access - Supports community engagement efforts to raise awareness about digital inclusion resources. Funds are used for organizing and attending outreach events, distributing informational materials, coordinating with local partners, and providing direct assistance to residents seeking support with digital connectivity. These activities help ensure that underserved communities are informed and connected to the digital tools and services available to them.
- $16,640 spent. Advocacy and Solution Exploration - Focuses on identifying and promoting long-term strategies to close the digital divide. Funds support policy research, participation in coalitions, and outreach to stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels. The aim is to influence systemic changes that lead to sustainable digital equity, including funding access, infrastructure development, and inclusive digital policies.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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