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South Chicago Parents and Friends Inc

EIN 23-7367844 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ENABLING THEM TO BE PRODUCTIVE VALUED MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION ALLOW THE INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN, WORK, PLAY, AND LIVE AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
61
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$178,994, 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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

    10 of 10 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 (6)
  1. $584,857 spent. COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES - THE COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES OFFER A NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. SOME PROGRAMS PROVIDE 24-HOUR STAFF ASSISTANCE, WHILE OTHERS ARE NEED-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT ON A MORE LIMITED BASIS. ALL RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS ARE LICENSED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENT (CILA) IS FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT LIVE IN A 24-HOUR SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL HOME. THIS ARRANGEMENT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY. THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO DECORATE THEIR BEDROOM AND HOME AND TO DECIDE THOSE ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS IN WHICH THEY WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE. EACH RESIDENT HAS AN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLAN (ISP) THAT RECOGNIZES THEIR NEEDS AND PREFERENCES, AND GUIDES THE TYPE OF SUPPORT THEY RECEIVE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES - THE COMMUNITY DAY SERVICE PROGRAM EXTENDS TO INDIVIDUALS A VARIETY OF STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES, DESIGNED TO ASSIST IN ACHIEVING THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED INSTRUCTION IN SELF-CARE SKILLS, MOTOR SKILLS, ADULT DAILY LIVING SKILLS, COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTER TRAINING AND BASIC ACADEMIC SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, JOB TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND WORK ATTITUDE WITH THE GOAL OF OBTAINING A PRODUCTIVE EARNING ABILITY. EXPECTED RESULTS FROM THESE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS INCLUDE INCREASED INCLUSION IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, GREATER SELF-DIRECTION, SELF DETERMINATION, SELF-RELIANCE, SELF-ESTEEM AND PRODUCTIVE EARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. $537,904 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ENCOMPASSES AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON THE OPTIMUM QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES. HOME-BASED SUPPORT SERVICE ENABLES A SELF-DIRECTED ASSISTANT TO COME TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S HOME ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE SELF-DIRECTED ASSISTANT WILL ASSESS, REVIEW, AND COORDINATE THE INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS TO ENSURE THAT ALL ARE BEING MET. INTAKE SUPPORT SERVICE OFFERS ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES. THESE RESOURCES AND SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL NEEDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
  4. $3,969 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN A VARIERY OF EMPLOYED ENVIRONMENTS. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE REGULAR INTERACTION WITH PERSONS WITHOUT DISABILITIES WHO ARE NEITHER PAID CARE GIVERS NOR SERVICE PROVIDERS. ON THE JOB SITE, JOB COACHING IS PROVIDED BY A TRAINED AGENCY STAFF MEMBER UNTIL NATURAL SUPPORTS BY COWORKERS ARE DEVELOPED. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT MAY BE PROVIDED IN INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS OR IN GROUP SETTINGS.
  5. $6,021 spent. MAIN ST. AMERICA S. CHICAGO FEST
  6. $18,704 spent. LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT - OFFERS A CORRIDOR MANAGER PROGRAM WHICH IDENTIFIES MARKET CONDITIONS,NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENTS AND ASSISTS IN COORDINATING THOSEINVESTMENTS ALONG THE COMMERCIAL AVENUE CORRIDOR. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REACTIVATENEIGHBORHOOD CORES THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY SERVED AS FOCAL POINTS FOR PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY, SHOPPING,SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC SPACES AND QUALITY-OF-LIFE AMENITIES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS.

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 May 1974.

    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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