Westside Community Empowerment Center
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of westside community residents through increased civic responsibility, enhanced mental and physical well-being, and advanced educational opportunities. And, in …
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Our mission is to improve the quality of life of westside community residents through increased civic responsibility, enhanced mental and . . .
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Mission
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of westside community residents through increased civic responsibility, enhanced mental and physical well-being, and advanced educational opportunities. And, in doing so, we will address behavioral health, generational trauma and wealth-based obstacles to progress through the creation of opportunities that will create a pathway to generational wealth.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Westside Community Empowerment Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWestside Community Empowerment Center 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 2023. Its EIN is 923432585. 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 $70K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Westside Community Empowerment Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 923432585. 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.
Westside Community Empowerment Center 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Westside Community Empowerment Center is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Based on official tax filings, Westside Community Empowerment Center has $70K in annual revenue. It allocates 11% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% 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.
Westside Community Empowerment Center is classified as a Community Development 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 $70K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Westside Community Empowerment 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, Westside Community Empowerment 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 11% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of westside community residents through increased civic responsibility, enhanced mental and . . . Westside Community Empowerment Center is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 11% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $70K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Westside Community Empowerment Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Westside Community Empowerment Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 923432585, 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
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WESTSIDE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER 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 (1)
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1 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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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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 · 2023
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Westside Community Empowerment Center
- What is Westside Community Empowerment Center?
- Westside Community Empowerment Center is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of westside community residents through increased civic responsibility, enhanced mental and . . .
- When was Westside Community Empowerment Center founded?
- Westside Community Empowerment Center was founded in 2023.
- Who leads Westside Community Empowerment Center?
- Jewel J Martin-Smith serves as Chief Operating Officer.
- Where is Westside Community Empowerment Center located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Westside Community Empowerment Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 11% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Westside Community Empowerment Center trustworthy?
- Westside Community Empowerment Center 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 Westside Community Empowerment Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 923432585.
- What is Westside Community Empowerment Center's website?
- http://wcecofchicago.org