South West Special Recreation Association
To facilitate handicapped recreation
South West Special Recreation
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South West Special Recreation Association is a human services organization based in ALSIP, United States. Annual revenue: $553K. EIN: 363117810.
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Mission
To facilitate handicapped recreation
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, South West Special Recreation Association has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- 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 contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 1981, it predates 78% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouth West Special Recreation Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Alsip, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 363117810. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $757K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
South West Special Recreation Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363117810. 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.
South West Special Recreation Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
South West Special Recreation Association is located in Alsip, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, South West Special Recreation Association has $757K in annual revenue. It allocates 66% 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.
South West Special Recreation Association is classified as a Human Services 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 $757K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for South West Special Recreation Association. 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, South West Special Recreation Association 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 66% 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.
South West Special Recreation Association is a human services organization based in ALSIP, United States. Annual revenue: $553K. EIN: 363117810. South West Special Recreation Association is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $757K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to South West Special Recreation Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. South West Special Recreation Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363117810, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SOUTH WEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION 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 (10)
Source: Public filings
10 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 39 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about South West Special Recreation Association
- What is South West Special Recreation Association?
- South West Special Recreation Association is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alsip, United States. South West Special Recreation Association is a human services organization based in ALSIP, United States. Annual revenue: $553K. EIN: 363117810.
- When was South West Special Recreation Association founded?
- South West Special Recreation Association was founded in 1981.
- Who leads South West Special Recreation Association?
- Nicolette Lahman serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is South West Special Recreation Association located?
- Headquartered in Alsip, IL, United States.
- What is South West Special Recreation Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is South West Special Recreation Association trustworthy?
- South West Special Recreation Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 South West Special Recreation Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363117810.
- What is South West Special Recreation Association's website?
- http://www.swsra.org