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Tricity Family Services

EIN 23-7310008 · Geneva, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRICITY FAMILY SERVICES (TCFS) IS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT SERVICE AGENCY SERVING THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS OF CENTRAL KANE COUNTY. THE AGENCY IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING PEOPLE AND BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF QUALITY, AFFORDABLE COUNSELING, YOUTH CRISIS INTERVENTION, PREVENTION, AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES THAT PROMOTE SOUND MENTAL HEALTH AND EFFECTIVE FAMILY FUNCTIONING. AS A COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCY, TCFS PROMOTES SERVICE EXCELLENCE, HONESTY, HOPEFULNESS, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
59
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$172,348, executive director

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (3)
  1. $1.9 million spent. COUNSELING - COUNSELING IS AT THE CORE OF OUR WORK AT TRICITY FAMILY SERVICES. WE SPECIALIZE IN FAMILY-CENTERED, CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING TO ALL AGES AND ALL INCOME LEVELS. EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS WHO KNOW THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND TEENS USE A FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH TO HELP THEM WORK THROUGH CHALLENGES INCLUDING: CONFLICT WITH OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, PROBLEMS INTERACTING WITH PEERS, DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR, PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ABUSE AND DEPRESSION. IN ADDITION, WE EXCEL IN THE PROVISION OF PERSONALIZED INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLES COUNSELING FOR ADULTS, ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS DEPRESSION, MARITAL DISCORD, GRIEF, DIVORCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PARENTING, STRESS, COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS, SEXUAL ABUSE AND ANXIETY/PHOBIAS. WE ALSO HAVE AN INNOVATIVE FAMILY-BASED TREATMENT (FBT) FOR EATING DISORDERS. THIS EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT CONTRIBUTES TO LASTING REMISSION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS FOR ANOREXIA, BULIMIA, FOOD AVOIDANT RESTRICTIVE DISORDER AND BINGE EATING.
  2. $129,996 spent. EMOTIONAL WELLNESS - WE CONSIDER IT ESSENTIAL TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMMING THAT REDUCES OR ELIMINATES THOSE CONDITIONS THAT PLACE PEOPLE AT RISK OF DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS LATER IN LIFE. OUR PROGRAMS HELP RESOLVE PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY BECOME SERIOUS AND EFFECTIVELY REDUCE HUMAN PAIN AND SUFFERING. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SMART CHOICES; FAMILY PROGRAMS FOR BATAVIA APARTMENTS; SINGLE MOM'S SUPPORT GROUP; WILDERNESS CHALLENGE PROGRAM/GROUP FOR AT-RISK TEENS; FAMILY CONNECTIONS; PROJECT SELF COMPASSION; COMMUNITY PRESENTATION ON EMOTIONAL WELLNESS TOPICS; PARENTING GROUP FOR THE GUESTS OF THE LAZARUS HOUSE HOMELESS SHELTER; COMPASS FOR 4TH-5TH GRADE GIRLS AND BOYS; TREK FOR INCOMING 6TH GRADE GIRLS AND BOYS; INTERNATIONAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR PARENTS; PARENTING PRESCHOOLER SERIES AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP FOR RESIDENCE OF GREENFIELD GENEVA.
  3. $28,518 spent. OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES- TRICITY FAMILY SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE FREE, CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. WE ALSO OFFER CONSULTING, MEDIATION, CRITICAL INCIDENTS RESPONSE SERVICES AND TRAININGS. SERVICES CAN BE CUSTOMIZED TO EACH ORGANIZATION, SPECIFIC EMPLOYEE CONCERNS, AND UNIQUE CULTURE.

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 September 1973.

    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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