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Woodstock Christian Life Services

EIN 36-3186415 · Riverwoods, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak9 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN A NURSING HOME FACILITY, HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY, AND DAYCARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN

Income
$8.6 million
Spending
$14.7 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
-20.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
335
Volunteers
0

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

Weak: 9 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 128% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 71% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    1 of 1 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $6.7 million spent. HEARTHSTONE MANOR REHABILITATIVE AND NURSING CARE HAS LICENSED SHELTERED CARE/ASSISTED LIVING, REHABILITATION, A DEDICATED ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA PROGRAM, AND SKILLED NURSING CARE WITH MEDICARE CERTIFICATION. HEARTHSTONE MAOR SERVES APPROXIMATELY 200 SENIORS ANNUALLY.
  2. $2.3 million spent. HEARTHSTONE VILLAGE IS AN INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENT COMMUNITY FOR INDEPENDENT SENIORS. THOSE WITH MILD MEMORY LOSS ARE ALSO SERVED HERE. HEARTHSTONE VILLAGE SERVES APPROXIMATELY 100 SENIORS ANNUALLY.
  3. $478,108 spent. HEARTHSTONE EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS AN EARLY LEARNING CENTER WITH SCHOOL-AGE AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN IN THE 6 MONTH OLD - 12 YEAR OLD AGE GROUP WITH DAY TIME CARE, ENRICHING EXPERIENCES AND DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AND ON 'NO-SCHOOL' DAYS. WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 200 CHILDREN ANNUALLY. CAPACITY IS 126.

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 November 6, 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 April 1984.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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