Gorton Community Center
To provide, maintain, operate and manage a community center for charitable, educational and cultural purposes and for the general welfare of residents of all ages.
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Experience all Gorton Center has to offer - live performance, music, special events, classes, movies, childcare, event rental space for life's important events and more! A vibrant and vital hub of activity, Gorton is a 501c3 nonprofit serving the residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and the surrounding region since 1974. - HOME
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Mission
To provide, maintain, operate and manage a community center for charitable, educational and cultural purposes and for the general welfare of residents of all ages.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Gorton Community Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 78% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- disclosed leadership
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- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGorton Community Center is a registered human services nonprofit based in Lake Forest, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 200484607. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Gorton Community Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200484607. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Gorton Community Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Gorton Community Center is located in Lake Forest, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Gorton Community Center has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Gorton Community Center is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Gorton Community Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gorton Community Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Experience all Gorton Center has to offer - live performance, music, special events, classes, movies, childcare, event rental space for life's important events and more! A vibrant and vital hub of activity, Gorton is a 501c3 nonprofit serving the residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and the surrounding region since 1974. - HOME Gorton Community Center is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Gorton Community Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gorton Community Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200484607, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GORTON COMMUNITY CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 61 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2003
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gorton Community Center
- What is Gorton Community Center?
- Gorton Community Center is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lake Forest, United States. Experience all Gorton Center has to offer - live performance, music, special events, classes, movies, childcare, event rental space for life's important events and more! A vibrant and vital hub of activity, Gorton is a 501c3 nonprofit serving the residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and the surrounding region since 1974. - HOME
- When was Gorton Community Center founded?
- Gorton Community Center was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Gorton Community Center?
- Shona Geier serves as Accountant.
- Where is Gorton Community Center located?
- Headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, United States.
- What is Gorton Community Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gorton Community Center trustworthy?
- Gorton Community Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Gorton Community Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 200484607.
- What is Gorton Community Center's website?
- http://www.gortoncenter.org