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The Allendale Association

EIN 36-2177140 · Lake Villa, 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

FOUNDED IN 1897, ALLENDALE IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN THE CARE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL, MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.

Income
$31.6 million
Spending
$31.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
441
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$221,364, president & 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: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 45 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 (4)
  1. $15.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - ALLENDALE'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH A SECURE, NURTURING, TREATMENT ENVIRONMENT FILLED WITH POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND STEADY ROUTINES. TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR GROWING INDEPENDENCE, WE OFFER GRADUATED LEVELS OF CARE INCLUDING STRENGTH-FOCUSED VOCATIONAL SKILL BUILDING, ENRICHED AND EXCITING THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES, A MULTI-DISCIPLINED TEAM APPROACH TO EVERY CHILD'S TREATMENT PLAN, AND STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. ALLENDALE'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM SERVED 109 CLIENTS AND PROVIDED 24,742 DAYS OF CARE DURING FISCAL 2025.
  2. $8.1 million spent. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES - ALLENDALE'S SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES PROGRAMS ASSIST STUDENTS IN BUILDING KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCY, WORK ETHICS AND VALUES THROUGH A RIGOROUS K-12 INDIVIDUALIZED CURRICULUM THAT COMBINES SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION WITH HIGH TEACHER-TO-STUDENT RATIOS. ADDITIONALLY, OUR PROGRAMS OFFER VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING OUR ON-SITE GREENHOUSE, AUTO SHOP, WOODSHOP, EMBROIDERY CLASSROOM, LAUNDRY AND KITCHEN, AS WELL AS SUPERVISED COMMUNITY VOCATIONAL TRAINING PLACEMENTS. COLLEGE FUNDING AND VOCATIONAL GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND ALLENDALE AND PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT. ALLENDALE'S SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAMS SERVED 204 STUDENTS AND PROVIDED 25,653 DAYS OF INSTRUCTION DURING FISCAL 2025.
  3. $1.3 million spent. FOSTER CARE - ALLENDALE'S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN PRIMARILY 8-18 YEARS OF AGE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. OFFERING BOTH SPECIALIZED AND TRADITIONAL LEVELS OF CARE, OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR OUR PARENTS USING ALLENDALE'S RESTART MODEL. ALLENDALE'S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM SERVED 39 CLIENTS AND PROVIDED 11,978 DAYS OF CARE DURING FISCAL 2025.
  4. $2.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE:HOMELESS YOUTH PROGRAM - REVENUE $618,657; EXPENSES $772,892YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICES - REVENUE $981,454; EXPENSES $940,495OUTPATIENT CLINIC - REVENUE $360,647; EXPENSES $495,616

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 February 1944.

    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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