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Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc

EIN 23-7432930 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF MULTICULTURAL AND BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) BEHAVIORAL CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS,FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$20.1 million
Spending
$16.2 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
11.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
226
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$264,368, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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 (5)
  1. $3.9 million spent. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES: HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS, INC. PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) TREATMENT SERVICES TO ADULTS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. SERVICES INCLUDE OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT), RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, RELAPSE PREVENTION, PEER RECOVERY COACHING, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
  2. $3.2 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS, INC. DELIVERS OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES. SERVICES ADDRESS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA-RELATED DISORDERS, SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS, AND CRISIS STABILIZATION NEEDS.
  3. $1.3 million spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES: HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS, INC. PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION, TRAUMA COUNSELING, LEGAL ADVOCACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES.
  4. $4.0 million spent. OTHER BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS
  5. OTHER BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS 4021131. 0. 0.

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 January 1975.

    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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