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Erie Neighborhood House

EIN 36-3043253 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE PROVIDES THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO IMMIGRANT AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN CHICAGO. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITYLATINX IMMIGRANTS ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDSTHROUGH EDUCATION, ACCESS TO CRITICAL SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY, WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE A JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY. WE CATEGORIZE OUR PROGRAMS INTO FIVE SERVICE AREAS: ADULT EDUCATION & TRAINING, CHILDREN & YOUTH, COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EMPOWERMENT, LEGAL SERVICES, AND MENTAL HEALTH & COMMUNITY WELLNESS.

Income
$15.3 million
Spending
$14.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
220
Volunteers
550
Highest pay
$161,729, executive director

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 2.6 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 (6)
  1. $4.6 million spent. OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES ARE DIVIDED INTO TWO PROGRAMS: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) FOR CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5, AND EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAMS (ELP) FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 6 TO 18. ECE PROVIDES ON-SITE HOLISTIC EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN; HOME VISITING FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OLD; AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 AND BELOW.
  2. $949,876 spent. OUR ADULT EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE ADULTS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. PROGRAMMING SPANS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, CIVICS CLASSES, ONE-ON-ONE AND SMALL GROUP TUTORING, AND BASIC, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.
  3. $2.0 million spent. ELP OFFERS THREE YEAR-ROUND, AGE-APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMING OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: (1) YOUTH OPTIONS UNLIMITED, WHICH IMPROVES ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT AND LIFE SKILLS AND OFFERS SAFE, RECREATIONAL ALTERNATIVES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AGES 12-18; (2) SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS AN ARRAY OF ENRICHMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AGES 5-12 TO INCLUDE ELEMENTARY LITERACY, ACADEMIC SUPPORT MENTORING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH SUPPORT, HEALTH EDUCATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND FIELD TRIPS; (3) READS, WHICH IS A TUTORING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE 1ST-3RD GRADERS' LITERACY SKILLS FOR CHILDREN REFERRED TO ERIE HOUSE BY OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS IN LITTLE VILLAGE.
  4. $1.8 million spent. OUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM, PROYECTO CUDATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PROVIDES FREE, BILINGUAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS TO HELP THEM MEET THEIR OVERALL WELLNESS GOALS AND DEVELOP POSITIVE STRATEGIES THAT STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS WITHIN THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
  5. $1.2 million spent. OUR LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES CRITICAL RESOURCES TO CHICAGO'S IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGH DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALIZATION, DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS, FAMILY-BASED PETITIONS, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, ASYLUM AND REMOVAL DEFENSE, U VISAS, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT PETITIONS, TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS, WAIVERS OF INADMISSIBILITY, CONSULAR PROCESSING, AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION.
  6. $2.0 million spent. OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND EMPOWERMENT SERVICES OFFER PUBLIC BENEFITS EDUCATION AND ACCOMPANIMENT TO HELP FAMILIES ACCESS ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND MOVE TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND STABILITY; PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE HEALTH EQUITY FOR FAMILIES; COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS; AND HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFY, APPLY FOR, AND RETAIN LOCAL, AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

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 July 1942.

    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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