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Ecker Center for Behavioral Health Inc

EIN 36-2312495 · Elgin, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ECKER CENTER OFFERS VARIOUS PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, PRIMARILY IN KANE AND WESTERN COOK COUNTIES. THE CENTER PROVIDES QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT ARE COURTEOUS, ACCESSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS.

Income
$15.8 million
Spending
$13.0 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
236
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$176,648, 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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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: 85 out of 100.

  • 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (31)
  1. $1.5 million spent. CRISIS CARE SYSTEM
  2. $1.1 million spent. CCBHC
  3. $799,183 spent. ELGIN THERAPY - INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY SERVICES DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS ARE PROVIDED FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, PHOBIAS, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND OTHER PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS.
  4. $761,708 spent. SUPPORTED RESIDENTIAL
  5. $665,957 spent. PSYCHIATRIST SERVICES
  6. $645,242 spent. INTAKE
  7. $545,242 spent. CRISIS RESIDENTIAL
  8. $483,455 spent. SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL
  9. $443,671 spent. CMHC
  10. $426,809 spent. ELGIN OUT PATIENT
  11. $415,112 spent. ATOD
  12. $391,373 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT - CST
  13. $332,132 spent. HOUSING IS RECOVERY
  14. $266,027 spent. PSYCHO-SOCIAL REHABILITATION
  15. $265,510 spent. NURSING
  16. $265,319 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT
  17. $242,761 spent. HUD LEASING
  18. $228,736 spent. ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
  19. $139,664 spent. UNFIT TO STAND TRIAL
  20. $134,567 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
  21. $105,542 spent. HANOVER LANDING
  22. $90,709 spent. CSHE
  23. $89,987 spent. JUVENILE JUSTICE
  24. $76,528 spent. HUD LEASING
  25. $67,667 spent. ST. CHARLES THERAPY
  26. $67,021 spent. HOUSING MI SUPPORTIVE
  27. $46,536 spent. TREATMENT ALTERNATIVE COURT
  28. $16,715 spent. GAMBLING
  29. $16,617 spent. ACCESS TO JUSTICE
  30. $5,944 spent. HERMANOS
  31. $1,374 spent. HUD ABBOTT

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 March 1956.

    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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