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360 Youth Services

EIN 36-2936229 · Naperville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

360 YOUTH SERVICES PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES FOR YOUTH THROUGH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND SHELTER.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
129
Highest pay
$256,022, 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $2.6 million spent. 1.HOUSING PROGRAMS: PROVIDE SAFE AND STABLE APARTMENTS OR RENT PAYMENTS FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS TO YOUTH AGES 18-24 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH THE GOAL OF GRADUATING INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. ALSO FOCUSES ON EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS TO HELP YOUTH MOVE TOWARD INDEPENDENCE. LAST FISCAL YEAR, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING HAD 86% OF YOUTH SERVED EXIT TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND RAPID REHOUSING HAS 90% EXIT TO PERMANENT STABLE HOUSING. 117 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN FY25.
  2. $1.1 million spent. CORNERSTONE: PROVIDES SHORT-TERM, RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOUSING FOR YOUTH-IN-CARE BOYS, AGES 13-17. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS COUNSELING AND LIFE SKILLS GROUPS.
  3. $686,198 spent. PREVENTION: 360 YOUTH SERVICES' PREVENTION PROGRAMS WORK PROACTIVELY TO PROVIDE TEENS AND PARENTS INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES WITH THE GOAL OF PREVENTING AND REDUCING YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE. LEADERSHIP IS OFFERED THROUGH COMMUNITY-WIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING OPERATION SNOWBALL, POWER OF CHOICE, YOUTH PREVENTION EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PREVENTION. OVERALL, WE PROVIDE SERVICES FOR 5 HIGH SCHOOLS, 12 MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND SERVE ABOUT 24,000+ STUDENTS ANNUALLY AS WELL AS 19,000+ PARENTS.
  4. $889,988 spent. COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: 360 YOUTH SERVICES PROVIDES VITAL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AGES 11 TO 25 AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE TAILORED INTERVENTIONS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. THEY ADDRESS A RANGE OF ISSUES, SUCH AS ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS.SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THESE SERVICES ARE CRUCIAL FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS' EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO COUNSELING, INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES THAT ADDRESS ISSUES SUCH AS ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND STRESS. 360 YOUTH SERVICES' SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELORS HELP CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING STRATEGIES, IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND BUILD STRONGER EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE, ULTIMATELY CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR OVERALL SUCCESS BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM.MENTAL HEALTH JUVENILE JUSTICE SUPPORT SERVICES: OUR CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS WORK WITH LEGAL AUTHORITIES TO CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED ACTION PLANS AND COLLABORATE WITH THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM, PRIORITIZING REHABILITATION OVER PUNISHMENT TO ENSURE YOUTH RECEIVE ESSENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM SERVED 249 CLIENTS IN FY25.

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 April 1978.

    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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