Libenu
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
LIBENU'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A LIFETIME OF CARE AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, EMPOWERING THEM TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AS FULLY INCLUDED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. LIBENU PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, ENABLING THEM TO CREATE THE LIFE THEY WANT FOR THEIR LOVED ONES, RESULTING IN DECREASED STRESS AND AN INCREASED SENSE OF SECURITY FOR THE FUTURE. LIBENU FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING, ROBUST RESPITE SERVICES INFUSED WITH TRADITIONAL VALUES FOR FAMILIES; WARM, WELCOMING PERSON-CENTERED KOSHER HOMES FOR ADULTS; INCLUSIVE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY; PARTNERSHIPS FOR DAY PROGRAMMING AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING; AND LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 11.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
- Employees
- 8
- Highest pay
- $192,843, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 23% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 48% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $503,172 spent. RESIDENCES - ESTABLISH PERSON CENTERED GROUP HOMES THAT SERVE ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, ENABLING THEM TO LIVE IN A FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY BASED SETTING. THERE WERE FOUR ESTABLISHED RESIDENCES AT THREE PHYSICAL ADDRESSES.
- $507,555 spent. THE LEV CHICAGO RESPITE PROGRAM - PROVIDES DESPERATELY NEEDED ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES BY OFFERING PROFESSIONAL, DEPENDABLE, WELL STRUCTURED RESPITE SERVICES IN A WARM, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES CENTERED AROUND HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS, AS WELL AS A DELICIOUS, HEALTHY KOSHER DINNER. A HIGH STAFF TO CLIENT RATIO ENSURES THAT EVERYONE'S NEEDS ARE PROPERLY ADDRESSED AND THAT LIBENU'S "GOLD STANDARD OF CARE" IS MAINTAINED.
- $230,527 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON DISABILITY RELATED TOPICS, INCLUDING: PLANNING FOR TRANSITIONS (POST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS); UNDERSTANDING YOUR BENEFITS; NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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