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King-Bruwaert House

EIN 36-2167769 · Burr Ridge, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SINCE 1933 KING-BRUWAERT HOUSE HAS PROVIDED A GRACIOUS, CARING AND UNIQUELY SPECIAL HOME FOR SENIOR MEN AND WOMEN. WE VERY MUCH RESPECT AND DESIRE TO BUILD ON THIS TRADITION OF ENHANCING INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM.OUR ONGOING MISSION IS TO PROVIDE UNSURPASSED LEVELS OF SERVICES REQUIRED IN INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY LOSS CARE AND SKILLED CARE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS.

Income
$16.9 million
Spending
$19.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-54 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
192
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$262,271, former director/interim 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: 36 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 98% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (1)
  1. $16.2 million spent. AT KING-BRUWAERT HOUSE, WE OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR THE LONG-TERM CARE, COMFORT AND MAINTENANCE OF ELDERLY MEN AND WOMEN AT ALL LEVELS OF ABILITY (I.E., INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED CARE). OVER 200 SENIORS CALL KING-BRUWAERT HOUSE HOME. AS PART OF ITS MISSION, KING-BRUWAERT HOUSE PROVIDES CHARITY CARE. WE PROVIDE HOUSING, FOOD, NURSING AND MEDICAL CARE, ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND HAIRCUTS TO OUR CHARITY RESIDENTS; WE ALSO PAY THEIR MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND OFFER EACH OF THEM A MONTHLY CASH STIPEND TO USE AS THEY WISH. ALL KING-BRUWAERT HOUSE RESIDENTS ARE PART OF A VIBRANT COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF CREATIVE PROGRAMMING (SPEAKER SERIES ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, ART AND WELLNESS CLASSES, BOOK GROUPS AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES, TO NAME A FEW). WE ALSO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION (TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, PERSONAL VISITS, AND CHURCHES), HOUSEKEEPING, LANDSCAPING, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES. OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORT WELLNESS AND FITNESS, ARTS AND CULTURE, LIFELONG LEARNING, AND INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ENGAGEMENT. ALL RESIDENTS ENJOY SEVERAL DINING OPTIONS (RESTAURANT-STYLE DINING IN OUR MAIN DINING ROOM, A CAFE OPTION AT OUR BISTRO, AND HOME DELIVERY OF MEALS TO OUR INDEPENDENT RESIDENTS AND OTHERS WHO NEED IT). WE PROVIDE 24-HOUR NURSING AND PERSONAL CARE AT ALL LEVELS ALONG THE CONTINUUM TO RESIDENTS IN OUR ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING UNITS AND IN-HOME NURSING SERVICE TO OUR INDEPENDENT RESIDENTS UPON REQUEST.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1938.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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