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Abundant Living for All Foundation

EIN 33-1158941 · Mascoutah, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALFA is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting art, horticulture, culinary, and social programs for adults with intellectual disabilities so that they can have meaningful opportunities to achieve full and abundant lives. ALFA also supports adaptive equipment for and renovations to facilities for individuals with disabilities. ALFA has created a partnership with Trinity Services of Southwest IL to assist Trinity in their day and residential programming.

Income
$104,256
Spending
$117,812
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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. $9,767 spent. Fund Music Therapy, Culinary Arts, and Gardening Supplies as well as volunteer helpers to enhance the day programs for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Initiated a concession stand program as a skill building activity to provide adults with intellectual disabilities job skills such as shopping, interacting with the public and making change. These programs benefited over 40 individuals.
  2. $10,014 spent. Fund Adaptive Equipment and Supplies as well as social outings for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities so these individuals can have experiences to enhance their physical and mental well-being. Over 50 individuals benefited from these activities.
  3. $97,265 spent. Completed a Bridge, Trail and Paving Project to allow individuals with motor deficits to utilize walking trails and pathways for exercise and socialization. This project also allowed all individuals served by the day and residential programs to have access to a trail for cycling, walking, and running year around. The paving project extended to a parking lot allowing for easier access for wheel chairs.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 September 2007.

    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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