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Mary Crane League

Mary crane center provides high quality early care and education programs and services that support school readiness, empower parents and engage the community.

Chicago, IL EIN 362195475 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Mary Crane League

Mary Crane Center provides high quality early care and education programs that support school readiness, empower parents and engage the greater Chicago community.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1942

Mission

Mary crane center provides high quality early care and education programs and services that support school readiness, empower parents and engage the community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mary Crane League is a registered community development nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1938 and has been operating for 88 years. Its EIN is 362195475. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mary Crane League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.

Mary Crane League is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1938 and has been active for 88 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mary Crane League has $10M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mary Crane League is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mary Crane League. 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.

Mary Crane League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Mary Crane Center provides high quality early care and education programs that support school readiness, empower parents and engage the greater Chicago community. Mary Crane League is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1938.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Mary Crane League's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Mary Crane League are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mary Crane League is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362195475, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DU
Duwarren Gibson
President

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adeline R•••••••
Member
BR
Brian S•••••
Board Chair
DU
Duwarren G•••••
President
DU
DuWarren J G•••••
Member
EB
Eben S••••
Member
EL
Elizabeth A•••••••
Treasurer
EM
Emily B•••••••
Member
LA
Laurie G•••••••
Treasurer
LE
Leah Z••••••••••••••
Program Committee Chair
MA
Margaret D••••••
Member
MA
Margaret G••••••••
Member
MA
Mary R••• C•••••
Executive Director
MA
Mary S•••••
Secretary
MI
Mikela T S••••••
Member
NA
Nancy A•••••
Interim Executive Director
NE
Neeta R•••••••
Member
RE
Reyna R••••••••••••••••
Parent Chair
RI
Rick P•••••
Resource Development Chair
SH
Shanita M•••••
Member
ST
Stephen W•••••
Secretary
TI
Titilayo A•••••••
Parent Chair
WA
Wanda H•
Finance Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$9.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mary Crane League This page 89 $10.2 million -
Missouri Ozarks Community Action Inc 89 $13.6 million -
Calvin Community 89 $11.1 million -
Mobilization for Justice Inc 89 $24.2 million -
Memphis River Parks Partnership Inc 89 $10.8 million -
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois 89 $45.4 million 0%
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside 89 $15.1 million -
Abilities in Motion 89 $40.5 million -
Capper Foundation 89 $17.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Mary Crane League

What is Mary Crane League?
Mary Crane League is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Mary Crane Center provides high quality early care and education programs that support school readiness, empower parents and engage the greater Chicago community.
When was Mary Crane League founded?
Mary Crane League was founded in 1938.
Who leads Mary Crane League?
Duwarren Gibson serves as President.
Where is Mary Crane League located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Mary Crane League's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mary Crane League trustworthy?
Mary Crane League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Mary Crane League's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362195475.
What is Mary Crane League's website?
https://marycrane.org/