Respect
Creating public conversation rooted in dignity, fairness, and thoughtful listening.
A social welfare organization built for equality, civic harmony, and public trust.
REACH is organized and operated primarily to promote social welfare within the meaning of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Our purpose
Promoting social improvement through civic betterment.
RESPECTING EQUALITY AND ADVOCATING FOR CIVIC HARMONY directs its activities toward community education, equality, respectful public dialogue, civic participation, community relations, anti-discrimination awareness, lawful advocacy, and the general welfare of the community.
The organization is not operated for the private benefit of any individual, officer, director, member, donor, or private business interest. No part of the net earnings will inure to any private shareholder or individual.
Organization profile
- Illinois not-for-profit corporation
- Organized for 501(c)(4) social welfare purposes
- Principal office: Sugar Grove, Illinois
- Activities primarily in Illinois and the United States
- Revenue sources may include contributions, grants, membership support, and program revenue
Values
The REACH identity
The final logo represents community, bridge-building, equality, harmony, and American civic participation.
Equality
Supporting public awareness around anti-discrimination, civil rights, and responsible community action.
Harmony
Building bridges between people and organizations through outreach, education, and coalition building.
Leadership
The people behind REACH
Our members bring diverse experience in community service, civic engagement, business leadership, and cultural advocacy.
Sandip Patel
Board MemberNirav K. Patel
Board MemberAmitabh VW Mittal
Board MemberAvatans Kumar
Strategic Research AdvisorGovernance commitment
REACH maintains board oversight, recordkeeping, compliance review, conflict-of-interest policies, lobbying and political activity tracking, document retention, and whistleblower/non-retaliation safeguards.
Social welfare focus
Political campaign activity, if any, will be limited, lawful, board-approved, and not the organization’s primary activity. Social welfare remains the primary purpose.