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Mccord House NFP

EIN 91-2193489 · Palos Park, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MC CORD HOUSE IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE 1834 MC CORD HOUSE AS A HISTORIC STRUCTURE AND TO HAVE IT SERVE AS A LEARNING CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HISTORY WHILE SHOWCASING THE ARTISTIC WORKS OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL ARTISTS

Income
$320,881
Spending
$357,781
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%
Employees
5
Volunteers
77

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

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 April 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 (5)
  1. $23,240 spent. HISTORIC PRESERVATION - A VERY IMPORTANT GOAL FOR THE FOUNDING BOARD IS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROMOTE THE FACTUAL HISTORY OF THE HOME, THE GENERATIONS OF MCCORD FAMILIES WHO LIVED AND WORKED THE ONCE SUBSTANTIAL FARM, THE CONNELL FAMILY WHO RESTORED THE HOME, AND THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE HOME TO ITS COMMUNITY. THE RESEARCH HAS LED TO THE MCCORD HOUSE BEING MADE A HISTORIC BUILDING IN PALOS PARK. A COMMUNITY RESEARCH PROJECT ORGANIZED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF PALOS PARK, RESEARCHED BY A GRAD STUDENT FROM LOYOLA UNIVERSITY AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM LOCALS INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY HAVE HELPED ADD TO THE UPDATED HISTORY OF THE HOME. HISTORICAL SEMINARS ARE HELD AT THE MCCORD HOUSE GALLERY AND CULTURAL CENTER IN ORDER TO SHARE AND LEARN WITH REGIONAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL HISTORIANS AND ORGANIZATIONS. LIVING HISTORY PRESENTATIONS ARE OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL GROUPS.
  2. $95,719 spent. CULTURAL EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL CLASSES ARE THE FOUNDATION OF THE MCCORD GALLERY AND CULTURAL CENTERS OPERATIONS. THE CULTURAL CENTER OFFERS CLASSES IN VISUAL ARTS FOR ALL AGES. A CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CONSIDERS A WIDE VARIETY OF VISUAL ART CLASSES, AND OFFERS NOT ONLY BASIC AND INTRODUCTORY LEVEL CLASSES BUT ALSO ADVANCED LEVEL CLASSES FOR THE MORE EXPERIENCED ARTIST. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES DRAWING, WATERCOLOR, PASTEL, OIL PAINTING, PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING IN OILS AND COLLAGE TO NAME A FEW. THE MEDIA WILL REFLECT THE CHANGING NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY. CLASSES ARE HELD FIVE DAYS PER WEEK ALL YEAR AND SPECIAL WORKSHOPS ARE HELD ON THE WEEKENDS. ALL ARE STAFFED BY PAID PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS MUSIC CLASSES FOR INSTUMENTS INCLUDING GUITAR, OBOE, PIANO, SAXOPHONE, TRUMPET, VOICE AND FRENCH HORN. STANDARD FEES ARE CHARGED AND CLASS DESCRIPTIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE MCCORD GALLERY & CULTURAL CENTER WEB SITE www.mccordgallery.org. HOWEVER IN AN INSTANCE WHERE A STUDENT IS UNABLE TO PAY, SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE. THERE WILL BE NO DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, RELIGION OR INCOME LEVEL IN THE SELECTION OF STUDENTS.
  3. $158,033 spent. GALLERY & EXHIBITS - THE CENTERS EDUCATIONAL GOALS WILL ALSO BE REFLECTED IN CHANGING ART EXHIBITS, ARTISTS DEMONSTRATIONS, AND OTHER ARTISTIC EVENTS, PRESENTED BY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AS DOCENTS. THE GALLERY OFFERS LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL THEIR PIECES WITH THE GALLERY RECEIVING A SMALL COMMISSION. THE CHANGING SHOWS FEATURE PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND VARIOUS FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR SALE. THE SALE OF THESE ITEMS DOES NOT SERVE AS THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OR SOURCE OF INCOME FOR ITS OPERATION.
  4. $2,423 spent. CULTURAL EVENTS - THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH EVENTS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE MCCORD HOUSE AS A LEARNING CENTER FOR THE ARTS, CULTURAL HISTORY AND STATELY REMINDER OF AN ELEGANT TIME GONE BY.
  5. CULTURAL EVENTS - THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL 2423. 0. 5960.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 April 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 January 2005.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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