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Tri County Crisis Pregnancy Center

EIN 36-3523988 · Grayslake, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT PREGNANCY AND PARENTING BY SHOWING THE LOVE OF JESUS AND PROVIDING LIFE-AFFIRMING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT

Income
$968,688
Spending
$933,899
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 40%
Employees
21

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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, 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 (2)
  1. $601,252 spent. PREGNANCY OPTIONS CONSULTATIONS, ULTRASOUND AND PREGNANCY TEST SERVICES, POST PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 454 INDIVIDUALS DURING 1,833 CLIENT VISITS. SERVICES INCLUDED 308 CONVERSATIONS ABOUT FAITH IN GOD AND 1,097 HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND PARENTING LESSONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DESIGNS PROGRAMS TO INSPIRE AND ENCOURAGE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO LEARN SKILLS THEY NEED TO AVOID AT-RISK BEHAVIOR, INCLUDING THE MANY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TEEN SEX. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM THE ORGANIZATION'S TEAM TAUGHT 1153 PRESENTATIONS AT 15 SCHOOLS/GROUPS, REACHING 6752 STUDEDNTS. DURING 2023, 153 BABIES WERE BORN TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CLIENTS.
  2. $161,447 spent. OPERATION OF A THRIFT STORE TO SELL DONATED MERCHANDISE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PROFITS ARE USED TO FUND THE OPERATIONS OF THE PREGNANCY CENTER AND ASSIST IN THE SUPPORT OF WOMEN AND MEN INVOVLED IN PREGNANCY DECISIONS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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