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Trilogy Inc

EIN 36-2795409 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRILOGY'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THEIR RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS BY HELPING THEM DISCOVER AND RECLAIM THEIR CAPABILITIES, LIFE DIRECTION AND WELL-BEING

Income
$66.1 million
Spending
$61.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
680
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$277,491, 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: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    21 of 21 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 (4)
  1. $27.5 million spent. TRILOGY'S OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDING ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM (CST) EMPLOY AN "EVIDENCE BASED AND "BEST PRACTICES" TEAM APPROACH TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FULL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CRISES ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION, AND OUTREACH SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND NEAR NORTH SUBURBS. THESE TEAMS PROVIDE SERVICES FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS WHO PRESENT WITH AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR SERVICE DUE TO ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC DECOMPENSATION OR SITUATIONAL EMERGENCIES. THEY PROVIDE LINKAGE TO CRISIS SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS, OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITIES OF FAITH, ETC.
  2. $12.8 million spent. TRILOGY PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDING: INTEGRATED DUAL DISORDER TREATMENT - A PROGRAM WHICH SERVES PEOPLE WITH CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS BY COMBINING SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; TRILOGY'S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - TRILOGY IS A LEARNING PARTNER IN THE JOHNSON & JOHNSONDARTMOUTH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM, ALSO CALLED THE INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT (IPS) SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LEARNING COLLABORATIVE. THE IPS MODEL FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IS THE MOST PROGRESSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL TO BE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS MENTAL ILLNESS AND IS AVAILABLE TO ALL TRILOGY CLIENTS.
  3. $6.9 million spent. STABLE HOUSING IS A FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT OF RECOVERY. TRILOGY'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING OPTIONS, FROM COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTED HOUSING TO 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT.
  4. $8.5 million spent. TRILOGY'S INTAKE SERVICES COMPRISE ALL DEPARTMENTS THAT ARE THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT WITH THE AGENCY FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY LOOKING TO ENGAGE IN SERVICES. THE INTAKE DEPARTMENT UTILIZES THE SAME DAY ACCESS MODEL WHICH ALLOWS CLIENTS TO WALK IN AND HAVE CONTACT WITH A CLINICIAN AND COMPLETE THEIR ASSESSMENT THE MOMENT THEY ARE READY TO RECEIVE SUPPORT, MAXIMIZING AN INDIVIDUAL'S READINESS FOR CHANGE. THE FRONT DOOR DIVERSION PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS DISCHARGING FROM LONG-TERM INSTITUTIONAL LIVING FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS TO IMMEDIATE HOUSING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. SEVERAL SMALLER PROGRAMS FUNDED BY NEXT LEVEL HEALTH PARTNERS AND EVANSTON MENTAL HEALTH BOARD ALLOW TRILOGY TO ENGAGE AND ASSESS INDIVIDUALS SEEKING SERVICES IN LIMITED GEOGRAPHICAL OR OTHERWISE DEFINED SERVICE AREAS. TOTAL INTAKE SERVICES EXPENSE IS $6,451,094.RECOVERY SERVICES PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO REQUIRE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. CLIENTS WORK WITH THEIR RECOVERY COUNSELOR TO IDENTIFY PERSONAL RECOVERY GOALS AND CREATE A ROADMAP TO ACHIEVE THEM. DEPENDING ON THEIR GOALS, CLIENTS MAY RECEIVE SUPPORT WITH MANAGING MEDICATION, SECURING BENEFITS, GROCERY SHOPPING, AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THE RECOVERY SERVICES TEAM ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS WHEN NEEDED. TOTAL RECOVERY SERVICES EXPENSE IS $2,064,554.

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 1972.

    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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