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Grand Prairie Services

EIN 36-2362364 · Tinley Park, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE PROVISION OF HOLISTIC EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RECOVERY AND OPTIMAL FUNCTIONING.

Income
$10.4 million
Spending
$11.0 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
-3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
143
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$245,000, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 126% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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

    6 of 9 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, 2024, 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. $3.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VARYING LEVELS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE TO INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS DUE TO MENTAL ILLNESS. DIFFERENT CARE LEVELS ARE AVAILABLE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, INCLUDING 24-HOUR SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTED NG ARRANGEMENTS. THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES MAY BE GROUP HOMES OR INDIVIDUAL APARTMENTS. THE 10 BED CRISIS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM (EBHC) IS LOCATED IN EAST HAZEL CREST, ILLINOIS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SHORT-TERN AND VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL UNIT FOR ADULTS 18 AND OVER WHO ARE IN PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS. THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO EBHC CLIENTS INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND THERAPY; GROUP COUNSELING AND THERAPY; FAMILY SUPPORT AND RECREATION; AND LINKAGE TO ONGOING SERVICES.
  2. $3.1 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES (ADULT SERVICES AND CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PROGRAM) - THE ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS SHORT-TERM AND SOLUTION-FOCUSED TREATMENT SO EFFECTIVE LONG-TERM CARE CAN BE PROVIDED. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY AND COUNSELING; GROUP THERAPY AND COUNSELING; PSYCHO EDUCATIONAL GROUPS; CONSUMER DROPIN CENTER; COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES; CASE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE; LINKAGE TO COORDINATING PROVIDERS; AND PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATON AND CONSULTATION. THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PROGRAM OFFERS TREATMENT DESIGNED TO CREATE COMMUNITY ASSIMILATION AND PREVENT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING; INTENSIVE OFFICE-BASED TREATMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS; AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH TO PREVENT OUT OF HOME PLACEMENTS.
  3. $684,263 spent. SCREENING, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES SYSTEM (SASS)THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CRISIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION, CRISIS STABILIZATION, AND INTENSIVE HOME-BASED SERVICES ON A 24-HOUR BASIS. THIS IS ONE OF A STATE WIDE NETWORK OF SASS PROVIDERS FUNDED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
  4. PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES - PSYCHIATRISTS ARE AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES.DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING - PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN FACILIT:ES OPERATED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THIS PROGRAM OPERATES IN TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 October 1958.

    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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