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Glenkirk

EIN 36-2345191 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GLENKIRK PROVIDES QUALITY, LIFETIME SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN ALL AREAS OF COMMUNITY LIFE. GLENKIRK ADVOCATES FOR AND PROVIDES SUPPORTS AND SERVICES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF INFORMED CHOICE, PERSONAL DIGNITY, RESPONSIBILITY AND INDIVIDUALIZATION, THEREBY ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WHOM GLENKIRK SERVES.

Income
$21.7 million
Spending
$19.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
245
Volunteers
32
Highest pay
$248,291, president

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 (5)
  1. $11.7 million spent. Glenkirk Residential Services offer individuals an array of supports to live in the community as independently as possible. Services take place in a variety of residential settings - from the family home to small, group living arrangements to semi-independent settings.
  2. $3.5 million spent. Glenkirk Day Services offer individuals a broad menu of daytime services and supports focused on their personal needs and interests. Options include continuing education programs, seniors programs, service facilitation, as well as paid work opportunities and life skills training.
  3. $1.7 million spent. Glenkirk Ancillary Services offer both therapy services for individuals and respite care for families. Therapy consists of an array of creative arts therapies, behavior intervention, counseling, medication management, community support, and in-home living support. The Respite Program provides short-term, intermittent care for children and adults within their family home setting. This program allows primary caregivers temporary relief from the stress and responsibilities of providing constant care.
  4. $99,008 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
  5. Glenkirk's Employment Services support adults in obtaining and maintaining community-based jobs. Services include skills assessment, job readiness training, application and interview assistance, and on-site job coaching. Our team partners with local businesses to create individualized employment opportunities that match each person's interests and goals.

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 January 1954.

    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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