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Community Youth Network Inc

EIN 36-2991247 · Grayslake, 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

TO PROVIDE AND EXPAND ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE, QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, WHILE INCREASING AWARENESS AND WORKING TO ELIMINATE THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
73
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$181,214, executive dir.

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. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 (15)
  1. $1.3 million spent. INTACT FAMILIES - THIS PROGRAM OFFERS INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, REFERRAL AND LINKAGE SERVICES TO FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN INDICATED FOR CHILD ABUSE. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH DCFS.
  2. $534,361 spent. YOUTH INTERVENTION (CCBYS)-24-hour crisis intervention, follow up and counseling for youth, ages 11-17, who have run away, been locked out, or who are at risk of such. School Based Services: At risk youth are offered individual and group counseling right in their own school to increase access to services, offer early intervention strategies, and address risky behaviors. Alternative to Suspension: Short term (6 sessions) counseling and education for youth suspended from school participation allows youth to cut their suspension time in half. Youth is assessed, counseled, and educated about the issue that brought them in can be used for drug / alcohol violations, sexting, anger management, fighting, or violence. Can be provided in school or in office. Sexting Program: See above can be used as an alternative to suspension or used alone. The sexting Program teaches youth about the current laws, helps with self-esteem and decision making, and addresses bullying, consent, respect, and healthy flirting. Private Services: Assessment, counseling and education services provided to juveniles with sex offenses or sexual behavioral problems. Program focuses on increasing protective factors, reducing risk factors, and providing family work for the purposes of support and reunification.
  3. $387,946 spent. VIOLENCE PREVENTION - A Waukegan based program aimed at preventing and intervening with youthful violence. CYN offers school based individual and group therapy, gang outreach and cases management services to youth who have been affected by violence or referred for violent behavior or gang affiliation.
  4. $360,281 spent. SCHOOLS - At risk youth are offered individual and group counseling right in their own school to increase access to services, offer early intervention strategies, and address risky behaviors.
  5. $332,396 spent. COMMUNITY BASED COUNSELING - Community Based Counseling: Trauma informed, client centered treatment of children and adults. Individual, couple, family and group counseling/psychotherapy offered. Includes child play therapy, substance abuse services, womens issues, and EMDR. Private Services: Individual, family and group counseling, assessment, and after care for adult sex offenders. Clients are treated in a containment model, increasing protective factors to prevent recidivism and ensure community safety.
  6. $231,179 spent. NURTURING PARENTS PROGRAM - An evidence-based program that teaches parents to effectively discipline without being harsh or punitive.
  7. $218,242 spent. MENTORING - CYN partners with the Lake County Juvenile Court Division to offer mentoring to at risk youth who are court involved.
  8. $141,378 spent. NORMAN CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  9. $98,982 spent. COMMUNITY ACCESS - The bridges program offers counseling, psychotherapy and prevention services at little to no cost for clients who have barriers to accessing treatment such as low income, transportation, lack of insurance, or language. This program is funded through local grants, whose funding goes to underwrite the cost of therapy.
  10. $65,567 spent. WRAP
  11. $40,603 spent. GENERAL COUNSELING (DCFS)
  12. $40,540 spent. AGENCY AND GENERAL COUNSELING - Local agencies and DCFS refer clients to the Organization for our therapeutic specialties; typically clients that have had trauma or who have experienced abuse, separation from their families, or who have been adopted. The goals of therapy are usually stabilization and reunification of the family.
  13. $25,403 spent. SEX OFFENDERS - PRIVATE SERVICES: ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES PROVIDED TO ADULTS AND JUVENILES WITH SEX OFFENSES OR SEXUAL BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INCREASING PROTECTIVE FACTORS, REDUCING RISK FACTORS, AND PROVIDING FAMILY WORK FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUPPORT AND REUNIFICATION. ANY PERSONS WHO ARE BEING TREATED FOR SEXUALLY REACTIVE BEHAVIOR OR A SEXUAL OFFENSE, INCLUDING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL OFFENSES.
  14. $7,497 spent. LIFESPAN - Employee Assistance Program offered to local companies, agencies, and organizations aimed at addressing potential mental health issues so that employees can be their best. Services include short term counseling, referral, conflict resolution, linkage, mediation, education, critical incident stress debriefing, management training, and assessment.
  15. $4,159 spent. ADOPTION (DCFS) - AGENCY AND GENERAL COUNSELING - Local agencies and DCFS refer clients to the Organization for our therapeutic specialties; typically clients that have had trauma or who have experienced abuse, separation from their families, or who have been adopted. The goals of therapy are usually stabilization and reunification of the family.

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 November 1980.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Community Health Network Inc (Indianapolis, IN), EIN 35-0983617. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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