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Guardian Angel Community Services

EIN 36-2170860 · Joliet, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE DIVERSE SERVICES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES IN THEIR GREATEST TIME OF NEED

Income
$10.5 million
Spending
$10.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
148
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$246,925, 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: 86 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    16 of 16 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 (6)
  1. $2.1 million spent. GROUNDWORK / ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICEGROUNDWORK IS A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, COUNSELING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. THE SHELTER IS OPEN 365 DAYS PER YEAR, 24 HOURS PER DAY. ADVOCACY IS PROVIDED TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO ASSIST IN SEEKING ORDERS OF PROTECTION OR WISHING TO FILE CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST THE PERPETRATOR. PREVENTION EDUCATION IS OFFERED IN SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $3.1 million spent. FOSTER CAREFOSTER CARE LICENSES AND MONITORS FOSTER HOMES AND FOSTER PARENTS AND PROVIDES A LOVING, NURTURING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CUSTODY OF THEIR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS DUE TO CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
  3. $1.8 million spent. SUZY'S CARING PLACETHE GOAL OF SUZY'S CARING PLACE IS TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF HOMELESSNESS AMONG VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SUPPORT SERVICES AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO SUZY'S CARING PLACE PARTICIPANTS, AND THE RENTAL FEE IS BASED ON THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF RENT COSTS IN THE AREA. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS SIGN LEASES DIRECTLY WITH THE LANDLORD, AND THEY SIGN A PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT WITH GUARDIAN ANGEL THAT DETAILS PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS. SUZY'S CARING PLACE PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS OF DAILY LIVING BEYOND THAT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE RENTAL COSTS COVERED BY THE PROGRAM. CLIENTS PROVIDE FOOD FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM ORIGINALLY OFFERED A 6 -24 MONTH STAY; HOWEVER, THESE TIMEFRAMES MAY VARY AS THEY ARE CONTINGENT ON THE FUNDING SOURCES. SUZY'S CARING PLACE IS A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM AND PARTICIPANTS MAY END SERVICES AT ANY TIME, WHILE THE AIM IS TO ACHIEVE PERMANENT HOUSING BEFORE CEASING SERVICES IN THE PROGRAM.
  4. $1.5 million spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE CENTER THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO ADULT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL ABUSE, THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS, AND THE COMMUNITY. CHILDREN AGES 3 AND OVER ALSO RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING COUNSELING. DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, COUNSELING, MEDICAL ADVOCACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND OFFERS TRAININGS AT SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
  5. $297,507 spent. PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (PAIP)PAIP PROVIDES PERPETRATORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH APPROPRIATE AND EFFECTIVE SERVICES SO THEY WILL RECOGNIZE AND ACCEPT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS, WHILE MAINTAINING A FOCUS ON VICTIM SAFETY. CLIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHANGE BELIEFS THAT SUPPORT SEXISM AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, VALUE EGALITARIAN RELATIONSHIPS, AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO HELP THEM ELIMINATE THE USE OF ABUSE IN ALL FORMS.THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FOUR MAIN SERVICES:-INTAKE-GROUP SESSIONS (26 CLASSES, APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS IN LENGTH EACH)-CRISIS INTERVENTION-INFORMATION/REFERRAL SERVICES
  6. $202,696 spent. EXCHANGE CLUB CENTERTHE EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE AT GUARDIAN ANGEL COMMUNITY SERVICES IN JOLIET'S AIMS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE THROUGH IDENTIFICATION, PREVENTION, AND SERVICES. THE EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER WILL ACT AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE COMMUNITIES IN OUR AREA. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE:-COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION PARENTING PROGRAM-PARENT COACHING-THE NURTURING FAMILIES INFANT-19 PARENTING PROGRAM-CAR SEAT EDUCATION AND INSTALLATION SERVICES-PREVENTION EDUCATION & INSTITUTIONAL ADVOCACY

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? 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 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 April 2013.

    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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