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Kreider Services Inc

EIN 23-7417424 · Dixon, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES OF A REHABILITATIVE NATURE TO DISABLED AND HANDICAPPED CITIZENS OF LEE, WHITESIDE, AND JO DAVIESS COUNTIES IN ILLINOIS; PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH THE ASSISTANCE FROM HUD.

Income
$18.5 million
Spending
$20.0 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
514
Highest pay
$165,000, 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

Weak: 36 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 84% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $10.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL LIVING - KREIDER SERVICES HAS 25 GROUP HOMES LOCATED IN THESE SITES ARE HOME SWEET HOME TO 188 PEOPLE WITH VARYING DEGREES OF DISABILITY. THREE HOMES ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE ALSO DEAF AND/OR BLIND. ONE HOME WITH FOUR SINGLE BEDROOMS IS TAILORED TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. IN OTHER HOMES, WE SERVE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE MEDICALLY FRAGILE OR HAVE OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF HOME, THE CAPACITY RANGES FROM TWO TO SIXTEEN INDIVIDUALS PER HOUSEHOLD. ALL HOMES HAVE 24-HOUR SUPERVISION WITH WELL-TRAINED STAFF IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE OF ILLINOIS STANDARDS. STAFF MEMBERS ASSIST AND GUIDE EACH PERSON TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN A COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY SETTING. STAFF MEMBERS OFFER TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN HOW TO TAKE CARE OF PHYSICAL NEEDS, DO PERSONAL GROOMING, COOK, DO HOUSEKEEPING CHORES, CLEAN LAUNDRY, AND SAFELY ACCESS THE COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE NOT ONLY FOR COMMUNITY ACCESS, BUT FOR TRUE COMMUNITY INCLUSION AS WELL. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ATTEND THE CHURCH OF THEIR CHOICE, TAKE CLASSES, AND VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. RESIDENTIAL LIVING - KREIDER SERVICES HAS 25 GROUP HOMES LOCATED IN THESE SITES ARE HOME SWEET HOME TO 188 PEOPLE WITH VARYING DEGREES OF DISABILITY. THREE HOMES ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE ALSO DEAF AND/OR BLIND. ONE HOME WITH FOUR SINGLE BEDROOMS IS TAILORED TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. IN OTHER HOMES, WE SERVE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE MEDICALLY FRAGILE OR HAVE OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF HOME, THE CAPACITY RANGES FROM TWO TO SIXTEEN INDIVIDUALS PER HOUSEHOLD. ALL HOMES HAVE 24-HOUR SUPERVISION WITH WELL-TRAINED STAFF IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE OF ILLINOIS STANDARDS. STAFF MEMBERS ASSIST AND GUIDE EACH PERSON TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN A COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY SETTING. STAFF MEMBERS OFFER TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN HOW TO TAKE CARE OF PHYSICAL NEEDS, DO PERSONAL GROOMING, COOK, DO HOUSEKEEPING CHORES, CLEAN LAUNDRY, AND SAFELY ACCESS THE COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE NOT ONLY FOR COMMUNITY ACCESS, BUT FOR TRUE COMMUNITY INCLUSION AS WELL. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ATTEND THE CHURCH OF THEIR CHOICE, TAKE CLASSES, AND VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $3.8 million spent. WORKSHOP AND DAY TRAINING - IN A SHELTERED PRODUCTION WORKSHOP, INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEARN APPROPRIATE WORK SKILLS, HABITS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR VOCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH. PAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH SUBCONTRACTS OBTAINED FROM PRIVATE INDUSTRY. WHILE EARNING WAGES FOR WORK, INDIVIDUALS WILL USE THIS PROGRAM AS A STEPPING STONE TO REACH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. SUBCONTRACTS INCLUDE ASSEMBLY, SORTING, PACKAGING, FOOD PACKAGING AND LABELING, AND SPECIALTY ORDERS.
  3. $73,970 spent. HUD - KREIDER SERVICES, INC. HAS TWO RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR WHICH THEY RECEIVE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FROM HUD. THE HOUSING IS PROVIDED TO KREIDER SERVICES, INC.'S CLIENTS.

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 March 1978.

    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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