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Chicago Cf Care Specialists NFP

EIN 20-0321713 · Northfield, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR. EDUCATION, SCIENTIFICRESEARCH AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OFTHE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE STUDY ANDDIAGNOSIS OF CONDITIONS RELATED TO CYSTIC FIBROSIS.

Income
$243,373
Spending
$232,057
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 140% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $228,701 spent. IN ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ITS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATED INMULTIPLE RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS OF VARIOUS DRUGS AND PROTOCOLSFOR THE TREATMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS. THESE CLINICALTRIALS SYSTEMETICALLY TEST, MONITOR, EVALUATE, AND REPORT ON THEEFFICACY AND SAFETY OF THESE TREATMENTS ON THOSE BATTLING CF. THROUGHTHESE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS THE CF COMMUNITY BYCONTINUING THE PROGRESS TOWARDS HELPING THOSE WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS ANDTHEIR FAMILIES LEAD BETTER LIVES.
  2. $594 spent. THROUGH THE CLINICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDESADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS PATIENTS WITH MEDICINEAND SERVICES PROCUREMENT, INSURANCE AUTHORIZATIONS, INSURANCE APPEALSAND NETWORKING WITH OTHER RESOURCES. ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED WITHRESPIRATORY THERAPY ASSESSMENT AND TEACHING, AS WELL AS, DIETARYEVALUATION AND INTERVENTION.
  3. EDUCATIONAL EVENT TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THE STATE OFPROGRESS IN THE TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS TO THOSE DEALING WITH THEDISEASE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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