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Kenneth Young Center

EIN 23-7181444 · Elk Grove Vlg, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KENNETH YOUNG CENTER'S MISSION IS TO TO SUPPORT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES THROUGH PERSONALIZED PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY.

Income
$32.5 million
Spending
$31.5 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
496
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$256,218, child psychiatrist

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $11.2 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT - THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS PROVIDES A BROAD ARRAY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS, INCLUDING OUTPATIENT THERAPY, PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS, 24/7 CRISIS INTERVENTIONS, PSYCHIATRY, AND INTENSIVE LEVELS OF CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. CLIENTS ARE ASSESSED AT INTAKE OR BY CRISIS TEAMS TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND CARE IS COORDINATED TO ADD ACCESS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS WITHIN THE BROADER ORGANIZATION. ALL CLIENTS RECEIVE PERSONALIZED CARE PLANS THAT MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND OFTEN COORDINATE CARE WITH THEIR BROADER FAMILY TO BUILD STABILITY AND SAFETY FOR ALL CONCERNED.
  2. $10.3 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RECOVERY - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INTENSIVE SUPPORTS TO ADULTS WITH SERIOUS AND CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SUPPORTING ADULTS AS THEY TRANSITION FROM INSTITUTIONAL LIVING TO THE COMMUNITY OR DEFLECTING ADULTS FROM INSTITUTIONALIZATION. CLIENTS RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT FROM A CLINICAL CARE TEAM THAT PROVIDES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, MEDICAL, AND DAILY LIVING ASSISTANCE TO BUILD INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY IN RECOVERY. ADDITIONAL PEER SUPPORT IS OFFERED AT THE DROP-IN CENTER FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION, VOCATIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED THROUGH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING CAN FURTHER ASSIST ADULTS IN RECOVERY.
  3. $2.7 million spent. OLDER ADULTS - THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS OLDER ADULTS IN MAINTAINING THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE THROUGH CARE COORDINATION, REFERRALS, AND ASSESSMENTS THAT PREVENT HOSPITALIZATION, PREMATURE INSTITUTIONALIZATION, OR DANGEROUS LIVING CONDITIONS. SENIORS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS, HOME DELIVERED MEALS, CAREGIVER SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ENSURING THEIR HIGHEST NEEDS ARE MET. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES TO INVESTIGATE CASES OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO SAFEGUARD OLDER ADULTS ACROSS THE SERVICE AREA.
  4. $1.8 million spent. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION - THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED YOUTH IN ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAMS, EMPOWERMENT AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING WORK, INCLUDING THE NORTHWEST SUBURBS' FIRST LGBTQ+ CENTER. YOUTH TAKE LEADERSHIP ROLES IN BUILDING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING SPECIFIC TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS THAT ENSURE STUDENTS MAKE INFORMED AND HEALTHY CHOICES AS THEY TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD.
  5. $452,158 spent. CIS - THE ORGANIZATION'S INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT HAS DEVELOPED A CUSTOMIZED INFORMATION SYSTEM (CIS) TO FACILITATE SERVICE DELIVERY, ASSURE RECORD COMPLIANCE, AND ENHANCE BILLING AND REVENUE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THIS SYSTEM, AS WELL SUPPORT FOR THIS SYSTEM, TO MANY OTHER MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES REVENUE FROM THESE PARTNER AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT AND UPGRADE CIS. THE ORGANIZATION DISCONTINUED PROVIDING THESE SERVICES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 August 1972.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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