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Hobby Horse House of Jacksonville

EIN 20-8208951 · Jacksonville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY AND TIMELY WELFARE SERVICES IN A SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL, RESPECTFUL AND DIGNIFIED MANNER IN ORDER TO IMPROVE CLIENTS PERSONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
62
Highest pay
$68,121, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $1.3 million spent. VISITATION: CHILDREN THAT ARE WARDS OF THE STATE AND THEIR PARENTS THAT HAVE AN OPEN DCFS CASE ARE TRANSPORTED TO A SPECIFIED LOCATION FOR A SUPERVISED VISIT. THE WORKER MONITORS, COACHES, AND REPORTS ON THE INTERACTIONS DISPLAYED AND PROVIDES UPDATES TO THE CASEWORKERS.
  2. $495,072 spent. COUNSELING: INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS MEET WITH A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL TO ADDRESS EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. THE GOAL IS TO HELP CLIENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR EMOTIONS, IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND DEVELOP COPING STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH LIFE'S CHALLENGES.
  3. $249,170 spent. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (CWS): FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN HOTLINED BUT DON'T MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ACTIVE INVESTIGATION ARE REFERRED TO THE CWS PROGRAM THAT LINKS PARENTS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND OFFER EARLY INTERVENTION BEFORE A CRISIS.
  4. $606,508 spent. TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY GROWTH THROUGH EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING. TO CREATE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS ASSITING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILITES IN DEVELOPING STABILIZATION OF THE FAMILY.
  5. TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY GROWTH THROUGH EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING. TO CREATE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS ASSITING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILITES IN DEVELOPING STABILIZATION OF THE FAMILY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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