Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, registered in 1998, with $441,702 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
116 E Fabish Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089 EIN 36-3858471 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$442K
▲ 7.3% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$388K
Net assets
$638K
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.
B
★★★★
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 Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward— 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 rating20 mo reserves · +12% 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 Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward: 20 mo reserves · +12% 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 Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 116 E Fabish Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
- City
- Buffalo Grove
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $408K (FY2013) to $442K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $40KNet assets $638K
Operating margin
12.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$678K
Total liabilities
$40K
Net assets
$638K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $441,702▲7.3% | $388,293▲0.5% | $637,532▲9.1% | $677,657▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $411,478▲0.4% | $386,180▲9.0% | $584,123▲4.5% | $622,548▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $409,721▲14.1% | $354,152▼3.9% | $558,825▲11.0% | $598,950▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $359,029▲7149% | $368,656▲299% | $503,256▼1.9% | $540,344▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,953▼98.6% | $92,371▼74.1% | $512,883▼14.6% | $564,956▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $365,519▼8.9% | $357,281▲1.2% | $600,301▲1.4% | $634,886▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $401,283▲5.0% | $353,114▼17.0% | $592,063▲8.9% | $625,413▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $382,244▼6.3% | $425,568▲11.7% | $543,894▼7.5% | $564,694▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $407,762▲7.1% | $380,987▼0.6% | $587,861▲4.8% | $614,533▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $380,883▼1.6% | $383,376▲4.8% | $561,086▼0.4% | $586,656▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $387,097▼5.1% | $365,841▼10.2% | $563,579▲3.9% | $591,154▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $407,836 | $407,542▲11.9% | $542,323▲0.1% | $578,055▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $364,108 | $542,029 | $575,490 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3858471, based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward's EIN?
- Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3858471.
- How much revenue does Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward report?
- Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward reported $441,702 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward have?
- CharityIndex grades Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William A Ward (EIN 36-3858471) 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.