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Lawrence Hall

EIN 36-2167771 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Empowering those who have experienced trauma by providing healing, stability, and community connection.

Income
$32.0 million
Spending
$31.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
341
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$264,711, chief executive officer

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: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 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 (3)
  1. $18.5 million spent. In FY25, the Lawrence Hall continuum of care offered results-oriented treatment and therapeutic services to over 1,534 youth and families throughout the Foster Care, Residential Treatment and Older Adolescent Programs. Youth and their families access evidence-based results-oriented treatment programs and supportive services including mental and behavioral health care, medical and wellness services, therapeutic recreation and expressive therapy (art, music, pet therapy, and horticulture) services, family therapy and case management, civic engagement and volunteerism, LGBT support services, and spiritual development. Our service model offered in a stable and caring environment, addresses trauma, promotes attachment and bonding, and supports the family connection while teaching youth the self-management skills necessary in order to live successful, independent lives.
  2. $4.9 million spent. In FY25, Lawrence Hall Therapeutic Day School (Chicago Campus) educated 58 students with emotional/behavior challenges and learning disabilities that inhibit success in their local public-school settings. A rigorous curriculum aligned with the Illinois Common Core Standards, combined with the Classroom Community Model, combined with an evidence based affective education program allows students to achieve academic progress while learning the self-regulation and pro-skills they need to be successful beyond the school walls. In FY25, 60% of students achieved at least 85% attendance rate and a 100% of eligible seniors graduated. All Therapeutic Day School Teachers hold special education certification and over 80% have a master's degree. Lawrence Hall School has been accredited by Cognia formally AdvancED for over thirty years. It has been recognized for its exceptional dedication, commitment, and achievement in the field of special education.
  3. $2.5 million spent. In FY25, the Workforce Development Program (Project Work) continued to grow its efforts to prepare young adults to enter the workforce and engage in prosocial behaviors. The portfolio of services in Project Work continues to grow, to include MY TIME, One Summer Chicago, Summer Youth Employment Program, Chicagoability, Mentoring, Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Illinois Youth Investment Program, Contact Tracing, RISE, CYEP, HOPES, Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention and After School Matters. These programs are funded through a variety of City, State and Federal Grants. Through these different programs Lawrence Hall provides case management, expungement services, job readiness, mentoring, youth employment, restorative justice and therapy to young adults. Additionally, Lawrence Hall hosts a community based anti-violence coalition and hosts a weekly meal service for community members. Through these programs we served an additional 589 youth.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 March 1943.

    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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