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Misericordia Home

EIN 36-2170153 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MISERICORDIA HOME IS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO CHOOSE OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY RESIDENTIAL, TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. WE PROVIDE THE FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE DESIGNED TO MEET EACH PERSON'S CHANGING NEEDS AND MAXIMIZE HIS OR HER INDEPENDENCE, SELF-DETERMINATION, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR DEDICATED FAMILIES, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTERS AND COMMUNITY NETWORKS, WE OFFER AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS EACH PERSON'S SPIRITUALITY, DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$182.4 million
Spending
$129.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 46%
Employees
1,878
Volunteers
3,500
Highest pay
$288,176, vp clinic services

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 98% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 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

    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. $115.0 million spent. FOUNDED IN CHICAGO IN 1921 MISERICORDIA HOME PROVIDES A NETWORK OF SERVICES AND A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR OVER 600 CHILDREN AND ADULTS FROM DIVERSE RACIAL RELIGIOUS AND SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS WITH DISABILITIES RANGING FROM MILD OR MODERATE TO SEVERE AND PROFOUND. EACH RESIDENT HAS AN INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO MEET HIS/HER UNIQUE NEEDS WITH AN OVERALL GOAL OF LIVING AS INDEPENDENT AND MEANINGFUL A LIFE AS POSSIBLE. MISERICORDIA PROVIDES: -RESIDENTIAL AND DAY TO DAY SUPPORT FROM 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING CARE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING IN ONE OF NINETEEN CILA HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY; -COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS JOB TRAINING AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE ABILITIES FROM A PERSON WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES MIXING SOIL IN THE GREENHOUSE TO AN ADULT WITH MILD DISABILITIES WORKING AT A LOCAL COMPANY; -PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES, PROVIDED IN TWO STATE OF THE ART THERAPY CENTERS; -FITNESS TRAINING AND HEALTHY LIVING GUIDANCE, OFFERED IN A SPACIOUS AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER; -SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON CAMPUS AS WELL AS OUTINGS IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA; -OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH, INCLUDING REGULAR SERVICES FOR PERSONS OF THE CATHOLIC AND JEWISH FAITHS AS WELL AS NON-DENOMINATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; -VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS GIVE THOSE RESIDENTS WHO ARE CAPABLE A CHANCE TO SHARE THEIR GIFTS WITH OTHERS. ALL OF THIS IS POSSIBLE BECAUSE THOUSANDS OF GOOD PEOPLE SHARE MISERICORDIA'S BELIEF THAT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENTITLED TO THE BEST LIVES POSSIBLE.

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 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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