Sharefest Will County
To feed the hungry and fill the local food pantries, clothe those who are in need, give access to free health care services, offer job placement and career …
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Serving low income homeless and homebound families with food clothing education supplies number of persons benefited 37454
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Mission
To feed the hungry and fill the local food pantries, clothe those who are in need, give access to free health care services, offer job placement and career development services and protect the environment
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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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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Sharefest Will County has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it 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 contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySharefest Will County is a registered human services nonprofit based in New Lenox, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 861285304. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $460K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sharefest Will County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861285304. 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.
Sharefest Will County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% 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.
Sharefest Will County is located in New Lenox, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sharefest Will County has $460K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% 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.
Sharefest Will County 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 $460K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sharefest Will County. 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, Sharefest Will County 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Serving low income homeless and homebound families with food clothing education supplies number of persons benefited 37454 Sharefest Will County is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $460K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Sharefest Will County are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sharefest Will County is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861285304, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SHAREFEST WILL COUNTY 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 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 - 22 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 · 22 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 · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Sharefest Will County
- What is Sharefest Will County?
- Sharefest Will County is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New Lenox, United States. Serving low income homeless and homebound families with food clothing education supplies number of persons benefited 37454
- When was Sharefest Will County founded?
- Sharefest Will County was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Sharefest Will County?
- Gary Cheney serves as Presdient.
- Where is Sharefest Will County located?
- Headquartered in New Lenox, IL, United States.
- What is Sharefest Will County's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sharefest Will County trustworthy?
- Sharefest Will County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Sharefest Will County's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 861285304.
- What is Sharefest Will County's website?
- http://www.sharefestwillcounty.org