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Central Baptist Home for the Aged

EIN 36-1952520 · Norridge, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS SET FORTH IN PART I, LINE 1, CENTRAL BAPTIST VILLAGE IS A CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, ESTABLISHED UNDER THE SPONSORSHIP OF NORTH AMERICAN BAPTIST CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES. OUR MISSION EMBRACES A FULL RANGE OF HUMAN NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY AND IS LIMITED ONLY BY OUR IMAGINATION, OUR SKILLS, OUR RESOURCES, AND OUR WILLINGNESS TO PROMOTE MEANINGFUL CHANGE. BEYOND CARING FOR THE ELDERLY'S COMFORT, SAFETY, SECURITY, AND GOOD HEALTH CARE, WE ATTEMPT TO PROMOTE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES AND CREATE A BALANCE BETWEEN PROVIDING CARE TO THE ELDERLY AND DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH PEOPLE AND SITUATIONS OF THE WORLD AROUND US. THIS INCLUDES GROWING IN SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS AND UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF LIFE, AGING, AND DEATH.

Income
$23.8 million
Spending
$22.4 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
370
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$268,087, chief executive officer

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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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 (1)
  1. $16.5 million spent. AS PART OF OUR MISSION AT CENTRAL BAPTIST VILLAGE, WE PLEDGE TO SUPPORT OUR RESIDENTS WHEN THEY DEPLETE THEIR FUNDS. WE HAVE MAINTAINED IN RESIDENCE ALL RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BECOME, THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN, UNABLE TO PAY THEIR REGULAR CHARGES. THROUGH OUR OWN HOME FOR LIFE PROGRAM (MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF OTHER CHURCHES, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN AND SUPPORT THE PURPOSE, PROGRAMS, AND MISSION OF OUR COMMUNITY), WE EXTEND A HELPING HAND OF CHARITY IN THE TRUE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST. IN ADDITION, PROVIDING SERVICES TO OUR SKILLED NURSING RESIDENTS UNDER MEDICAID (9,042 MEDICAID DAYS IN 2024), PAYMENTS FOR WHICH DO NOT MEET OUR COSTS, WE FURTHER PRESERVE THEIR RESOURCES. OUTSIDE OF SKILLED NURSING, WE SUPPORT RESIDENTS IN OUR INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES WHO HAVE A NEED THROUGH OUR HOME FOR LIFE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE FORGIVEN RESIDENTS' DEBT, DONATED CEMETERY PLOTS, AND PAID FOR FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES IN OUR CHAPEL. CENTRAL BAPTIST VILLAGE ALSO EXTENDS ITS CHARITY TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AT LARGE. CBV HOSTS THE SENIORS ASSISTANCE CENTER VOLUNTEER LUNCHEONS, AND PROVIDES COMPLIMENTARY HEALTH SCREENING AND PRESENTATIONS FOR AREA OLDER ADULTS. ADDITIONALLY, CERTAIN CENTRAL BAPTIST VILLAGE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ASSIST OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY TO LEARN AND MANAGE A MYRIAD OF RELEVANT TOPICS ON SUCCESSFUL AGING. EXAMPLES OF THOSE PROGRAMS ARE AGING CARE CONNECTIONS BENEFITS FAIR, TOTAL MEMORY WORKOUT, MEMORY SCREENING DAY, HEALTH CARE DECISIONS DAY, AND ANNUALSENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY. WE SUPPORT MANY SCHOOLS WITH THEIR CNA TRAINING PROGRAMS, INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, WHICH PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO WORK IN THE GERONTOLOGY FIELD. WE OFFER STIMULATING INTER-GENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO ENCOURAGE MUTUAL LEARNING, MENTORING, AND ENTERTAINMENT AND TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. THESE EXAMPLES DO NOT CAPTURE ALL OF OUR ACTIVITIES, BUT THEY GIVE A PICTURE OF OUR CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS MISSION. THE PURPOSE OF ALL OF OUR ACTIVITIES IS TO CARRY FORWARD THAT MISSION.

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

  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 2024.

    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 1953.

    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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