Association House of Chicago
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ASSOCIATION HOUSE'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE EACH PERSON'S FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE LIFE OF THEIR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND SOCIETY. SINCE 1899, WE HAVE SERVED A VIBRANT, MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY. WE USED A TRAUMA INFORMED, CULTURALLY RESPONSIBLE MODEL TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT. WITH A STAFF OF OVER 220 PROFESSIONALS, ASSOCIATION HOUSE IS A PILLAR IN THE GREATER HUMBOLDT PARK COMMUNITY AND HAS SERVED MULTIPLE GENERATIONS OF CHICAGOANS IN NEED. ASSOCIATION HOUSE'S PROGRAMS SERVE PREDOMINATELY LOW-INCOME LATINX AND AFRICAN AMERICAN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACROSS THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. DURING THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR, ASSOCIATION HOUSE DIRECTLY SERVES THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES.
- Income
- $22.3 million
- Spending
- $21.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 8.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 74%
- Employees
- 294
- Volunteers
- 17
- Highest pay
- $258,588, president and 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
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 28% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 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
10 of 10Gave 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 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 (5)
- $9.3 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION HOUSE PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND EVIDENCE-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DELIVERED BY A TEAM OF QUALIFIED, BILINGUAL PROFESSIONALS. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE FACING VARIOUS CHALLENGES AT DIFFERENT POINTS IN LIFE INCLUDING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH NEEDS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTIONS, FAMILIES IN NEED OF SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. QUALITY PROGRAMS ENHANCED WITH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS ARE OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. HIGHLY TRAINED AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL STAFF, INCLUDING THERAPISTS, A PSYCHIATRIST, NURSES, CERTIFIED COMMUNITY EDUCATORS, CASE MANAGERS, AND COUNSELORS OFFER INTEGRATED CARE.
- $2.9 million spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION HOUSE OFFERS PROGRAMS IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY NEED FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. ASSOCIATION HOUSE'S INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT HELPS PARTICIPANTS MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS, WHILE GAINING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPING HARD AND SOFT SKILLS TO IMPROVE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY. WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON FINANCIAL CAREERS, DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, CULINARY TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE WITH RESUMES AND JOB PLACEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF OFFER SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS SCREENING AND EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE DIRECT, COMMUNITY-FOCUSED EDUCATION AND SERVICES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS PERSISTENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS. THESE CULTURALLY AFFIRMING AND BILINGUAL PROGRAMS IMPLEMENT PREVENTIVE AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. WE STRIVE TO INCREASE HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT EVERY AGE BY PROVIDING NUTRITION WORKSHOPS, PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND MORE. STAFF ARE CERTIFIED TO PROVIDE BILINGUAL YOUTH AND ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND THE PUBLIC. ASSOCIATION HOUSE HIGH SCHOOL OPERATES IN COLLABORATION WITH YOUTH CONNECTION CHARTER SCHOOLS (YCCS), ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS NETWORK, AND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.PARTICIPANTS HAVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON FINANCIAL CAREERS TRAINING, TECHNOLOGY, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING THAT HELPS CLIENTS MOVE FROM JOB READINESS TO JOB PLACEMENT. A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES THAT PROMOTES EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY HELPS FAMILIES IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES. ASSOCIATION HOUSE OFFERS BASIC COMPUTER EDUCATION IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION CLASSES, AND HOSTS OPEN LAB HOURS IN OUR TECHNOLOGY CENTER DURING THE WEEK WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN PRINT AND FAX RESUMES AT NO CHARGE, AND FIND ASSISTANCE TO SEARCH AND APPLY FOR JOBS. ASSOCIATION HOUSE KITCHEN EQUIPS IS A FAST-PACED FOOD PREPARATION TRAINING TO EQUIP GRADUATES FOR POSITIONS IN PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS. STAFF ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS SCREENING AND EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE.
- $4.2 million spent. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES THE CHILD WELFARE TEAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND CARE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. AS THE LARGEST FULLY-BILINGUAL CHILD WELFARE TEAM IN CHICAGO, ASSOCIATION HOUSE SERVES MANY LATINX FAMILIES. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE CHILD ADVOCACY, PARENTING EDUCATION AND COACHING, HOME VISITATION, THERAPY, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. LICENSED CHILD WELFARE STAFF CARE FORCHILDREN AFFECTED BY TRAUMA AND PROVIDE A COORDINATED NETWORK OF CHILD-CENTERED,FAMILY-FOCUSED, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION SERVICES. OUR INTACT FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PREVENT THE SEPARATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS AND RISK FACTORS AND HELPING FAMILIES OBTAIN TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO KEEP CHILDREN AT HOME. THROUGH OUR FOSTER CARE PROGRAM, WE FIND SAFE, LOVING HOMES FOR CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE UNABLE TO LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILY OF ORIGIN. CASE MANAGERS WORK TO ACHIEVE PERMANENCY FOR THE CHILD THROUGH REUNIFICATION OR ADOPTION.
- $2.0 million spent. ASSOCIATION HOUSE HIGH SCHOOL: OFFERS A NEW PATH TO GRADUATION FOR 16 TO 21 YEARS OLDS IN CHICAGO WHO HAVE BEEN LEFT BEHIND BY THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. WITH SMALL CLASS SIZES AND A FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL LEARNING, ASSOCIATION HOUSE OFFERS STUDENTS COMPASSIONATE, IMMEDIATE, AND SPECIALIZED SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT. MENTORING AND TUTORING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE WELL PREPARED FOR GRADUATION, AND PATHWAYS ARE CREATED FOR COLLEGE, TRADE SCHOOL, OR VIABLE EMPLOYMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM PROVIDES ON-SITE CHILD CARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AND TRAINING TO PARENT STUDENTS.COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: ASSOCIATION HOUSE OFFERS PROGRAMS IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY NEED FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. ASSOCIATION HOUSE'S INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT HELPS PARTICIPANTS MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS, WHILE GAINING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPING HARD AND SOFT SKILLS TO IMPROVE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY. WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON FINANCIAL CAREERS, DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, CULINARY TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE WITH RESUMES AND JOB PLACEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF OFFER SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS SCREENING AND EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE DIRECT, COMMUNITY-FOCUSED EDUCATION AND SERVICES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS PERSISTENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS. THESE CULTURALLY AFFIRMING AND BILINGUAL PROGRAMS IMPLEMENT PREVENTIVE AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. WE STRIVE TO INCREASE HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT EVERY AGE BY PROVIDING NUTRITION WORKSHOPS, PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND MORE. STAFF ARE CERTIFIED TO PROVIDE BILINGUAL YOUTH AND ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND THE PUBLIC. PARTICIPANTS HAVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON FINANCIAL CAREERS TRAINING, TECHNOLOGY, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING THAT HELPS CLIENTS MOVE FROM JOB READINESS TO JOB PLACEMENT. A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES THAT PROMOTES EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY HELPS FAMILIES IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES. ASSOCIATION HOUSE OFFERS BASIC COMPUTER EDUCATION IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION THE WEEK WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN PRINT AND FAX RESUMES AT NO CHARGE, AND FIND ASSISTANCE TO SEARCH AND APPLY FOR JOBS. ASSOCIATION HOUSE KITCHEN EQUIPS IS A FAST-PACED FOOD PREPARATION TRAINING TO EQUIP GRADUATES FOR POSITIONS IN PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS. STAFF ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS SCREENING AND EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE. LUCHA: PROVIDES BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH), HUD-COMPLIANT HOUSING COUNSELING FOR LOW- TO MODERATE- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING PREPURCHASE, ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING, SIX HOUR HOMEBUYER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, AND POST-PURCHASE COUNSELING.
- PARTICIPANTS HAVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON FINANCIAL CAREERS TRAINING, TECHNOLOGY, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING THAT HELPS CLIENTS MOVE FROM JOB READINESS TO JOB PLACEMENT. A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES THAT PROMOTES EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY HELPS FAMILIES IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES. ASSOCIATION HOUSE OFFERS BASIC COMPUTER EDUCATION IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION CLASSES, AND HOSTS OPEN LAB HOURS IN OUR TECHNOLOGY CENTER DURING THE WEEK WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN PRINT AND FAX RESUMES AT NO CHARGE, AND FIND ASSISTANCE TO SEARCH AND APPLY FOR JOBS. STAFF IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS SCREENING AND EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1961.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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