Career & Networking Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Naperville, Illinois, registered in 1997, with $136,543 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$137K
▼ 15.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$184K
Net assets
$94K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Career & Networking Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Career & Networking Center: 6 mo reserves · -35% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Career & Networking Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Career & Networking Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $182K (FY2010) to $137K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-35.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$94K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$94K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,543▼15.8% | $184,434▼3.8% | $94,327▼32.6% | $94,327▼32.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $162,193▼14.7% | $191,783▲1.9% | $139,947▼17.0% | $139,947▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $190,065▲2.1% | $188,277▼1.2% | $168,571▲0.1% | $168,571▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $186,244▼17.5% | $190,600▼3.4% | $168,457▼6.7% | $168,457▼18.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $225,885▼8.3% | $197,304▼10.2% | $180,546▲33.5% | $205,903▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $246,295▲9.2% | $219,731▲15.6% | $135,265▲22.1% | $160,565▲44.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $225,590▲13.1% | $190,043▼1.2% | $110,819▲48.4% | $110,819▲48.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $199,414▼2.3% | $192,295▲0.9% | $74,672▲10.4% | $74,822▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $204,160▲2.3% | $190,517▼0.9% | $67,659▲29.0% | $67,835▲28.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $199,645▼3.3% | $192,227▼8.4% | $52,459▲17.5% | $52,609▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $206,553▲12.7% | $209,941▲9.5% | $44,631▼7.1% | $44,787▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $183,308▼0.8% | $191,746▲3.1% | $48,019▼14.9% | $49,392▼45.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | $184,810▼1.4% | $185,989▲2.3% | $56,457▼2.0% | $91,262▲37.2% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $187,352▲3.1% | $181,840▲1.7% | $57,636▲10.6% | $66,506▲14.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $181,694 | $178,857 | $52,124 | $57,876 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
4 grants to Career & Networking Center totaling $74K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | General operating | 2020 | $6,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | General operating | 2020 | $6,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2016 | $31,578 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2015 | $30,400 |
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Data for Career & Networking Center (EIN 36-4093212) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.