Chester Community Improvement Project Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Chester Community Improvement Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chester, Pennsylvania, registered in 1980, with $632,471 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
23 E 5th Street 2nd Floor, Chester, PA, 19013 EIN 23-2049457 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$632K
▲ 7.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$614K
Net assets
$361K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Chester Community Improvement Project Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +3% margin
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 Chester Community Improvement Project Inc: 7 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Chester Community Improvement Project Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Chester Community Improvement Project Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 23 E 5th Street 2nd Floor, Chester, PA, 19013
- City
- Chester
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2020) to $632K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $341KNet assets $361K
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$702K
Total liabilities
$341K
Net assets
$361K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $632,471▲7.9% | $614,096▲37.5% | $360,936▲5.4% | $701,518▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $586,356▲115% | $446,614▲50.5% | $342,561▲68.9% | $549,887▲40.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $272,245▼2.6% | $296,746▲18.1% | $202,819▼10.8% | $390,581▲38.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $279,546▼84.9% | $251,196▼85.5% | $227,320▲14.2% | $282,570▼36.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,849,182 | $1,726,848 | $198,970 | $442,492 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $345K total
6 grants to Chester Community Improvement Project Inc totaling $345K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | Capacity building | 2024 | $45,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $150,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | Donor designations and targeted investment for spe | 2015 | $105,298 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chester Community Improvement Project Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chester Community Improvement Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2049457, based in Chester, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chester Community Improvement Project Inc's EIN?
- Chester Community Improvement Project Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2049457.
- How much revenue does Chester Community Improvement Project Inc report?
- Chester Community Improvement Project Inc reported $632,471 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chester Community Improvement Project Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Chester Community Improvement Project Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chester Community Improvement Project Inc (EIN 23-2049457) 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.