Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Covenant Home Services

EIN 26-0744025 · Skokie, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR HOMES. COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE, WE MAXIMIZE THEIR PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH WHILE CELEBRATING GOD'S GIFT OF LIFE.

Income
$21.6 million
Spending
$21.0 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
-2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
327
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$1.2 million, former director and clcs president/ceo - thru 05/24

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 169% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 19 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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. $5.5 million spent. MEDICARE-CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH CARE: - MEDICARE-CERTIFIED AND STATE LICENSED TO PROVIDE SKILLED HOME HEALTH AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE CARE. THE AGENCY PROVIDES COMMUNITY HOME CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR OWN HOMES AS WELL AS THOSE WHO LIVE IN RESIDENTIAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES. - PATIENT ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING HOME SAFETY ASSESSMENT - EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR CHRONIC AND ACUTE DISEASE STATES - SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT FOR CHRONIC AND ACUTE DISEASE STATES - COORDINATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES AMONG RESIDENTS AND THEIR HEALTH CARE TEAMS - REHABILITATION SERVICES - WOUND AND OSTOMY CARE - PALLIATIVE CARE THE ORGANIZATION HAS LOCATIONS AND PROVIDES SERVICES IN COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING THE FOLLOWING MARKETS: - GENEVA, BATAVIA, CAROL STREAM, NORTHBROOK, EVANSTON AND CHICAGO IN ILLINOIS - TURLOCK AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN STANISLAUS COUNTY IN CALIFORNIA
  2. $5.2 million spent. MEDICARE-CERTIFIED HOSPICE: - LICENSED HOSPICE AGENCY PROVIDING END OF LIFE CARE THE ORGANIZATION HAS LOCATIONS AND PROVIDES SERVICES IN COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING THE FOLLOWING MARKETS: - GENEVA, BATAVIA, CAROL STREAM, NORTHBROOK, EVANSTON AND CHICAGO IN ILLINOIS - TURLOCK AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN STANISLAUS COUNTY IN CALIFORNIA
  3. $3.5 million spent. PRIVATE DUTY (PERSONAL ASSISTANCE): - PERSONAL CARE FOR BATHING, GROOMING, DRESSING - MEDICATION REMINDERS - PERSONAL CARE FOR 24 HOURS (LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, MEAL PREPARATION, LAUNDRY, COMPANIONSHIP) - TRANSPORTATION (MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING AND DINING OUT TRIPS) - EXPANDED HOMEMAKER SERVICES (VACUUMING, DUSTING, CLEANING, ERRANDS) - OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AS NEEDED THE ORGANIZATION HAS LOCATIONS AND PROVIDES SERVICES IN COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING THE FOLLOWING MARKETS: - GENEVA, BATAVIA, CAROL STREAM, NORTHBROOK, EVANSTON AND CHICAGO IN ILLINOIS - TURLOCK AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN STANISLAUS COUNTY IN CALIFORNIA

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 April 2024.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.