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Recreation & Sports (N99) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

WORK FOUNDATION

EIN: 82-5433388 · CHICAGO, IL 60643-4105 · United States · FY 2025 Data
4 out of 5 62 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 50/100
Reliability (20%) 45/100
Effectiveness (25%) 90/100
Impact (25%) 60/100
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve students in underserved communities by providing them with resources and opportunities to prepare them for life-long success.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$592K
Total Revenue
$588K
Total Expenses
N/A
Net Assets
15
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio N/A
Fundraising Efficiency 32.9%
Operating Reserve N/A
Liability-to-Asset 65.5%
Revenue Diversification N/A
Executive Compensation $101K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 5,798 similar organizations (United States, Recreation & Sports, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
32.9% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
65.5% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
12.9% 6.1%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
16.8% 7.6%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
0.6% 2.8%
P10P90
Impact
3 programs
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Increased self-esteem, improved decision making, job readiness 300 $50.00 — Per Year
Increased self-esteem, improved decision making, job readiness 100 $2,500.00 — Per Year
Increased self-esteem, improved decision making, job readiness 20 $5,000.00 — Lifetime
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $592K $588K N/A — 15
2024 $524K $504K N/A — 10
2023 $172K $199K N/A — 1
2022 $214K $110K N/A — 1
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Organization Details
EIN
82-5433388
State
IL
City
CHICAGO
ZIP
60643-4105
Classification
N99
Category
Recreation & Sports
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2018
Form 990
On File
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