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Ray Graham Association for People With Disabilities

EIN 36-2411166 · Lisle, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH, GROW, AND ACHIEVE.

Income
$29.6 million
Spending
$27.7 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
388
Volunteers
259
Highest pay
$322,034, 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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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

    14 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $3.7 million spent. COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS SUPPORT MORE THAN 400 ADULTS IN FOUR PROGRAM LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT DUPAGE COUNTY. PEOPLE ARE SUPPORTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEERISM AND RECREATION. INDIVIDUAL PLANS ARE DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE AS THEY LEARN IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS.
  2. $16.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ALLOW PEOPLE WITH ALL LEVELS AND TYPES OF DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN MORE THAN 25 RAY GRAHAM OWNED RESIDENCES IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES, PEOPLE RECEIVE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT IN A VARIETY OF AREAS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY ACCESS, SKILLS TRAINING, PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE, MONEY MANAGEMENT AND SOCIALIZATION. TRAINED STAFF PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN MAXIMIZING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
  3. $1.1 million spent. RAY GRAHAM ASSOCIATION PARTNERS WITH ABOUT 150 BUSINESSES AND INSTITUTIONS THROUGHOUT DUPAGE, WILL, COOK, GRUNDY, AND KANE COUNTIES TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FIND A JOB AND FIND THE RIGHT FIT. WE ASSIST 150 PEOPLE A YEAR FIND THE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE A NEW JOB OFFERS THROUGH INTERVIEW TRAINING, RESUME WRITING, AND LEARNING TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS. SKILLS LIKE NAVIGATING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND CONNECTING TO SUPPORT AT WORK CONTRIBUTE TO THE 90% RETENTION RATE FOR EMPLOYMENT SEEKERS. PERSONAL CONSULTATIONS HELP FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE SERVICE OPTIONS, EXPLORE UNIQUE SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE OPPORTUNITIES, AND FIND SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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 March 1951.

    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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