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Community Partners for Affordable Housing

EIN 36-3086133 · Libertyville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING'S (CPAH) MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROVIDE SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO SECURE AND RETAIN QUALITY HOUSING.

Income
$10.7 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 53%
Employees
22
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$190,078, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    16 of 16 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (10)
  1. $7.2 million spent. TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROVIDE SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO SECURE AND RETAIN QUALITY HOUSING.
  2. $985,699 spent. ACQUIRE, BUILD, OWN, REHAB, OPERATE, AND LEASE MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA, UNDER A SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAMED LCRDC-MULTIFAMILY, LLC, WHICH IS 100% OWNED BY CPAH.
  3. $508,487 spent. ACQUIRE, BUILD, OWN, REHAB, OPERATE, AND LEASE SINGLE FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA, UNDER A SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAMED LCRDC-SINGLE FAMILY, LLC, WHICH IS 100% OWNED BY CPAH.
  4. $130,965 spent. ACQUIRE, BUILD, OWN, REHAB, OPERATE, AND LEASE COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA, UNDER A SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAMED LCRDC-CILAS, LLC, WHICH IS 100% OWNED BY CPAH.
  5. $110,749 spent. ACQUIRE, OWN, REHAB, OPERATE, AND LEASE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN GURNEE, ILLINOIS FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, UNDER A SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAMED LCRDC-MPMP, LLC, WHICH IS 100% OWNED BY CPAH.
  6. $161,702 spent. ACQUIRE, OWN, REHAB, OPERATE, AND LEASE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN ZION, ILLINOIS FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, UNDER A SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAMED LCRDC-GC, LLC, WHICH IS 100% OWNED BY CPAH.
  7. $72,649 spent. ACQUIRE, OWN, REHAB, OPERATE, AND LEASE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, UNDER A SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAMED CPAH SENIOR COTTAGES, LLC, WHICH IS 100% OWNED BY CPAH.
  8. OWN, HOLD, AND LEASE PARCELS OF LAND IN HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS TO BE USED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, UNDER A SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAMED HPICLT-HYACINTH, LLC, WHICH IS 100% OWNED BY CPAH.
  9. $93,134 spent. ACQUIRE, BUILD, OWN, REHAB, OPERATE, AND LEASE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, UNDER A SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAMED HPICLT-HYACINTH RENTAL, LLC, WHICH IS 100% OWNED BY CPAH.
  10. $48,562 spent. ACQUIRE, BUILD, OWN, REHAB, OPERATE, AND LEASE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, UNDER A SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAMED LCRDC - NC VICTORIA, LLC, WHICH IS 100% OWNED BY CPAH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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.

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