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Clearbrook

EIN 36-2420176 · Arlington Hts, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CLEARBROOK IS A HOME, A FAMILY, TO OVER 8,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS IMPACTED BY INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE SUPPORT THEM--AND THEIR FAMILIES--BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED SUPPORT, HELPING THEM TO LIVE THEIR FULLEST LIVES POSSIBLE. CLEARBROOK PROVIDES COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT, RESIDENTIAL CARE, CLINICAL SERVICES, AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AT MORE THAN 80 LOCATIONS IN 160 COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.

Income
$83.8 million
Spending
$76.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
1,228
Volunteers
509
Highest pay
$360,684, president and 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. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    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. $38.7 million spent. GROUP HOMES SERVING OVER 2,000 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IN CILA, SLA AND HOME SETTINGS WITH DIRECT SERVICE SUPPORT UP TO 24 HOURS PER DAY.
  2. $13.6 million spent. FOUR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES PROVIDING 24 HOUR CARE FOR 133 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING NURSING, DIETARY, MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  3. $11.3 million spent. DAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, SERVING OVER 700 CLIENTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
  4. $5.2 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION CHILDREN'S (0-3) SERVICES AND FAMILY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR OVER 5,200 CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND DELAYS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THIS INCLUDES CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICE, ASSESSMENTS AND CASE COORDINATION SERVICES AS WELL AS STATE REQUIRED STAFF TRAINING.

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 1967.

    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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