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Northwest Community Center

To enrich the quality of life within the diverse population of northwest rockford.

Rockford, IL EIN: 362588247 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Northwest Community Center

Northwest Community Center is a community development organization based in ROCKFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $671K. EIN: 362588247.

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1967

Mission

To enrich the quality of life within the diverse population of northwest rockford.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Northwest Community Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented community development 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
  • Established in 1948, it predates 94% of the community development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Northwest Community Center 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 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its EIN is 362588247. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $451K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Northwest Community Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362588247. 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.

Northwest Community Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Northwest Community Center is located in Rockford, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.

Based on official tax filings, Northwest Community Center has $451K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% 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.

Northwest Community Center 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 small organization. It has $451K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Northwest 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, Northwest 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). 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.

Northwest Community Center is a community development organization based in ROCKFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $671K. EIN: 362588247. Northwest Community Center is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1948.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $451K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Northwest Community Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362588247, 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
95% 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, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Lashandale F•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Shooting investigated near community center in Orlando - WESH
May 2026
www.wesh.com
Where I Live: Ridge Creek in the Great Northwest - San Antonio Report
May 2026
sanantonioreport.org
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Poll: Should West Palm spend $10 million to close community center? - The Palm Beach Post
Dec 2025
www.palmbeachpost.com
The House Betsy Built: Fort Worth Unveils Community Center in Her Name - Fort Worth Magazine
Jun 2025
fwtx.com
Fort Worth to open Betsy Price Community Center honoring longest-serving mayor - Fort Worth Report
Jun 2025
fortworthreport.org
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Northwest Community Center celebrates 75 years of service in Rockford | News - WREX
Oct 2023
www.wrex.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Northwest Community Center groundbreaking set Thursday - FortWorthTexas.gov
Nov 2022
www.fortworthtexas.gov
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
New day shelter for Spartanburg's homeless unveiled at Northwest Community Center - GoUpstate
May 2019
www.goupstate.com

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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 133,127
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 65,249
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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 54 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 · 1948
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Northwest Community Center

What is Northwest Community Center?
Northwest Community Center is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rockford, United States. Northwest Community Center is a community development organization based in ROCKFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $671K. EIN: 362588247.
When was Northwest Community Center founded?
Northwest Community Center was founded in 1948.
Who leads Northwest Community Center?
Lashandale Fricks serves as Executive Director.
Where is Northwest Community Center located?
Headquartered in Rockford, IL, United States.
What is Northwest Community Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Northwest Community Center trustworthy?
Northwest Community Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Northwest Community Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362588247.
What is Northwest Community Center's website?
http://northwestrockford.org