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Hope Clinical Care

EIN 30-0966671 · Springfield, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 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

PROVIDE CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS.

Income
$20.6 million
Spending
$21.6 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
531
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$447,963, president & 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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $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 102% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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 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. $13.6 million spent. THE AUTISM CLINIC - THE AUTISM CLINIC AT HOPE IS COMMITTED TO GIVING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER PROFESSIONAL CARE AND ATTENTION SO THAT THEY CAN LIVE HAPPY, MEANINGFUL LIVES ALONGSIDE THEIR PEERS. OUR APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY INTERVENTION SERVICES HIT THE CORE OF HELPING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM BY FOLLOWING ONE SIMPLE RULE: EVERY CHILD IS UNIQUE, AND WE CAN HELP THEM TO BEST REFLECT THOSE SOCIAL NEEDS. WE PLAN OUR PRESCHOOL ABA PROGRAM AROUND ACTIVITIES AND PLAY THAT ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO INTERACT. FOR OUR OLDER CHILDREN, THE AUTISM CLINIC OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE ATTENDING AND PARTICIPATING IN AGE-APPROPRIATE LESSONS WHILE LEARNING FROM OTHERS THROUGH ORGANIZED PLAY AND CONVERSATION ACTIVITIES. WE ALSO KNOW THAT THE BEST CAREGIVERS ARE FAMILIES AND WE OFFER THE TRAINING, ADVICE, AND SUPPORT THAT PARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS NEED.
  2. $3.2 million spent. ILLINOIS CRISIS PREVENTION NETWORK (ICPN) - THE ILLINOIS CRISIS PREVENTION NETWORK (ICPN) IS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TRINITY SERVICES AND HOPE. ICPN IS GRANT FUNDED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND CONSIST OF SIX SUPPORT SERVICES TEAMS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THE TEAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING COMPLEX BEHAVIORAL AND/OR MEDICAL CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES TO THOSE THAT WE SERVE, AS WELL AS TO THEIR FAMILIES AND CARE PROVIDERS. THE GOAL OF OUR SERVICES IS TO MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY LIVING.
  3. $2.8 million spent. THERAPY RELIEF AT HOPE - THERAPY RELIEF AT HOPE PROVIDES LONG AND SHORT TERM CONTRACTED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES, AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES. OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE FIRST-CHOICE PROVIDER THROUGH SERVICES, EXCELLENCE, AND INTEGRITY. WE PROVIDE SKILLED SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPY SERVICES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON GUIDING FAMILIES THROUGH A SERIES OF OBJECTIVES TO ASSIST IN REACHING THERAPEUTIC GOALS. OUR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP TARGET SKILLS THAT WILL ASSIST THEM IN OPTIMIZING SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WHILE OUR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOCUS ON ASSISTING CLIENTS TO REGAIN INDEPENDENCE AND FUNCTION.
  4. $1.7 million spent. WRENTHAM THERAPEUTIC SERVICES - WRENTHAM THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN HOPE AND THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS PROVIDING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES VITAL THERAPY SERVICES. WRENTHAM DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER IS A HISTORIC, STATE-OPERATED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY SERVING 200 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. FORMERLY THE WRENTHAM STATE SCHOOL, THE FACILITY WAS OPENED IN 1907 AND HAS BEEN SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FOR OVER A CENTURY. HOPE WILL BE PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF WRENTHAM INCLUDING: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, MASSAGE THERAPY, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND ORIENTATION & MOBILITY.

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 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 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 June 2017.

    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.

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