Kusanya Cafe Inc
Kusanya is a community gathering place for the englewood neighborhood on the south side of chicago. The primary exempt purpose is charitable (job training and apprenticeship) followed by …
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Apprenticeship program: food service and entrepreneurship for all participants, the program includes mentorship, training, and hands-on experience in an operational community cafe. Participants are under-resourced and/or under-employed individuals; mainly residents of the englewood neighborhood, south side of chicago, where kusanya is located. Food service track: includes food safety, preparation, cooking and presentation; customer service skills; coffee industry skills (roasting and drink preparation); and mentoring in soft skills / interpersonal skills. Entrepreneurship track: long-term mentoring for participants who have managerial, community/leadership, or entrepreneurship aspirations. Program includes goal-setting and creation/refinement of a concept for the participants' potential business or organization. Participants are supported at in-depth research and creating professional connections suitable for their next step. Hands-on training includes high-level aspects of starting …
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Mission
Kusanya is a community gathering place for the englewood neighborhood on the south side of chicago. The primary exempt purpose is charitable (job training and apprenticeship) followed by educational (community events). Kusanya is open to the public 5 days per week, operating a job training/apprenticeship cafe and community gathering space. Kusanya additionally hosts many free & open community events each year.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Kusanya Cafe Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKusanya Cafe Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 273118700. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $82K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Kusanya Cafe Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 273118700. 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.
Kusanya Cafe Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Kusanya Cafe Inc is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kusanya Cafe Inc has $82K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services 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.
Kusanya Cafe Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $82K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Kusanya Cafe 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, Kusanya Cafe 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
Apprenticeship program: food service and entrepreneurship for all participants, the program includes mentorship, training, and hands-on experience in an operational community cafe. Participants are under-resourced and/or under-employed individuals; mainly residents of the englewood neighborhood, south side of chicago, where kusanya is located. Food service track: includes food safety, preparation, cooking and presentation; customer service skills; coffee industry skills (roasting and drink preparation); and mentoring in soft skills / interpersonal skills. Entrepreneurship track: long-term mentoring for participants who have managerial, community/leadership, or entrepreneurship aspirations. Program includes goal-setting and creation/refinement of a concept for the participants' potential business or organization. Participants are supported at in-depth research and creating professional connections suitable for... Kusanya Cafe Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $82K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Kusanya Cafe Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kusanya Cafe Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 273118700, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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KUSANYA CAFE INC 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 (8)
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 16 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Kusanya Cafe Inc
- What is Kusanya Cafe Inc?
- Kusanya Cafe Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. Apprenticeship program: food service and entrepreneurship for all participants, the program includes mentorship, training, and hands-on experience in an operational community cafe. Participants are under-resourced and/or under-employed individuals; mainly residents of the englewood neighborhood, south side of chicago, where kusanya is located. Food service track: includes food safety, preparation, cooking and presentation; customer service skills; coffee industry skills (roasting and drink preparation); and mentoring in soft skills / interpersonal skills. Entrepreneurship track: long-term mentoring for participants who have managerial, community/leadership, or entrepreneurship aspirations. Program includes goal-setting and creation/refinement of a concept for the participants' potential business or organization. Participants are supported at in-depth research and creating professional connections suitable for their next step. Hands-on training includes high-level aspects of starting or managing a food service business, or community org, i.e. Menu design, website design, staff training, marketing, supply chain, accounting, nonprofit program design and budgeting, etc. Continued to build an outdoor gathering space and community garden that was home to several socially-distanced musical events this year. The garden is on the same block as kusanya.
- When was Kusanya Cafe Inc founded?
- Kusanya Cafe Inc was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Kusanya Cafe Inc?
- Phillip Sipka serves as Exec Dir/Treasurer.
- Where is Kusanya Cafe Inc located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Kusanya Cafe Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kusanya Cafe Inc trustworthy?
- Kusanya Cafe Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Kusanya Cafe Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 273118700.
- What is Kusanya Cafe Inc's website?
- http://kusanyacafe.org