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Ken-Rock Community Center Inc

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE ROCK RIVER VALLEY.

Community Development Rockford, IL EIN: 362204841 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Ken-Rock Community Center Inc

Ken-Rock is a community center in Rockford, IL. Ken-Rock’s mission of “People Enjoying Positive Opportunities in Recreation, Education & Social Services has been realized by quality recreational social service and educational programs provided to citizens of all ages.

Founded
Headquarters
Rockford, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1960

Mission

To enhance the quality of life for children and families through recreation, education, and social services in the rock river valley.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 20.32%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.0% of total expenses ($58,400 of $342,586).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.64
Program$0.64

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Ken-Rock Community Center Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1950, it predates 94% of the community development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Ken-Rock Community Center Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical community development charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ken-Rock Community Center Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Rockford, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. Its EIN is 362204841. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $287K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Ken-Rock Community Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362204841. 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.

Ken-Rock Community Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Ken-Rock Community Center Inc is located in Rockford, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ken-Rock Community Center Inc has $287K in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ken-Rock Community Center Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $287K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Ken-Rock Community Center Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ken-Rock Community Center Inc 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 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

Ken-Rock is a community center in Rockford, IL. Ken-Rock’s mission of “People Enjoying Positive Opportunities in Recreation, Education & Social Services has been realized by quality recreational social service and educational programs provided to citizens of all ages. Ken-Rock Community Center Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1950.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $287K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Ken-Rock Community Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362204841, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
64% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
15

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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John G•••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 31 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1950
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ken-Rock Community Center Inc

What is Ken-Rock Community Center Inc?
Ken-Rock Community Center Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rockford, United States. Ken-Rock is a community center in Rockford, IL. Ken-Rock’s mission of “People Enjoying Positive Opportunities in Recreation, Education & Social Services has been realized by quality recreational social service and educational programs provided to citizens of all ages.
When was Ken-Rock Community Center Inc founded?
Ken-Rock Community Center Inc was founded in 1950.
Who leads Ken-Rock Community Center Inc?
John Guth serves as President & CEO.
Where is Ken-Rock Community Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Rockford, IL, United States.
What is Ken-Rock Community Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ken-Rock Community Center Inc trustworthy?
Ken-Rock Community Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Ken-Rock Community Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362204841.
What is Ken-Rock Community Center Inc's website?
https://www.kenrock.org