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Oak Leyden Developmental Services

EIN 23-7380622 · Oak Park, 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

TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MEET LIFE'S CHALLENGES AND REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.

Income
$10.5 million
Spending
$9.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
163
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$153,776, ceo

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 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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

    9 of 9 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 (4)
  1. $5.6 million spent. THE COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES PROGRAM OPERATES 12 RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY HOMES FOR RESIDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE HOMES, KNOWN AS COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (OR CILAS), ALLOW ADULT PARTICIPANTS TO ENJOY COMFORT, SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY IN CHICAGO'S NEAR-WEST SUBURBS.RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED 24-HOUR SUPPORT AND CARE THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. EACH OF THESE ACCESSIBLE, FAMILY-LIKE SPACES HOUSE AN AVERAGE OF FOUR RESIDENTS. PARTICIPANTS ARE ABLE TO GROW AND LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE, PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITIES AS THEIR NEIGHBORS DO.IN ADDITION, OAK-LEYDEN OFFERS INTERMITTENT SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO LIVE ON THEIR OWN IN THE COMMUNITY. OAK-LEYDEN STAFF HELP INTERMITTENT CILA PARTICIPANTS MAINTAIN THEIR PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING THE SUPPORT THEY NEED.
  2. $1.6 million spent. OUR LIFELONG LEARNING CENTERS PROVIDE DAILY STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING TAILORED TO MEET THE COGNITVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE 84 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN AT OUR OAK PARK LOCATION AND OUR ELMWOOD PARK PROGRAM. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS. WE PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES AIMED AT INCREASING THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE LEARNING LIFE SKILLS. ACTIVITIES AT BOTH SITES INCLUDE ADVOCACY, ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC AND CHOIR, PROBLEM SOLVING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, COMMUNITY SAFETY, FIELD TRIPS AND NUMEROUS CELEBRATIONS. THE OL CHOIR PERFORMS IN SEVERAL EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $813,358 spent. OAK LEYDEN'S CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROGRAMMING TAKES A UNIQUE, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, TEAM APPROACH TO FACILITATE THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND DELAYS. OAK LEYDEN THERAPISTS EVALUATE CHILDREN IN ALL AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITATE INDIVIDUALIZED THERAPY THAT FITS THE UNIQUE NEEDS, CHALLENGES, AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR CHILD. WE ARE FAMILY-CENTRIC, TYPICALLY PROVIDING SERVICES IN A CHILD'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING WITH CAREGIVERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERYDAY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. OAK LEYDEN IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT AGENCY IN THE AREA PROVIDING THERAPY TO CHILDREN ALL OF THESE DISCIPLINES: DEVELOPMENTAL, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND SPEECH/ LANGUAGE.
  4. $176,657 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND CLINIC.

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 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 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 October 1974.

    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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