Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute is a not-for-profit human/social service organization committed to enriching, empowering, and encouraging the positive growth of low-income families, veterans, seniors, and youth of the Austin/West Garfield Community in Chicago, Illinois. We seek to improve the economic, education, psychological, social experiences, and health wellness of the Austin/West Garfield Community by bridging the generational gap, advocating for seniors, and providing advocacy for those in need. We further believe the key to advancing our communities lies in equipping families through education and training with the tools necessary to live healthy and productive lives
- Income
- $248,619
- Spending
- $260,192
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $33,000, social worker
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
Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $58,363 spent. Food Program. The Food Program is designed to combat the food deficit in the community with low to moderate-income families. Our goal is to make sure no one goes to bed hungry within the community we serve. We provide (1) weekly grocery distribution that includes fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy, which are part of the five food groups recommended by USDA, (2) monthly nutrition newsletter that helps clients prepare nutritional meals, give tips on issues that may affect their health and wellness; (3) provide monthly exercise classes that help increase metabolic function, enabling clients to maintain a healthy weight and improve heart and lung disease, one of the biggest causes of fatality in the community we serve. In 2023, we served over 14,776 households.
- $15,720 spent. Senior Care Program. We support seniors by providing resources that help Seniors offset household expenses and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We provide monthly health and wellness checks, distribute weekly care packages, provided referral and follow-up services, food home delivery services, senior get out and walk exercise program, and annual Senior Empowerment Breakfast. In 2023, we provided 600 wellness checks and 400 care packages, delivered 100 meals, provided 45 referrals, and performed 100 follow-ups for services.
- $125,000 spent. Standup for Veteran Suicide Prevention program. We provide veterans services that address and advocate their evolving needs in a dignified and holistic manner. We distribute care packages monthly. We provide resources for housing, employment, and Veteran Assistance; we hold seminars on Mental Health, Financial Literacy, and Legal Assistance; We conduct monthly wellness checks of Veterans through "Operation Boots on the Ground." we host monthly Austin Military Families Initiative (AMFI) meeting; Provide monthly Standup for Veterans Community Outreach Day that provides a SAFE PLACE for Veterans to fellowship, eat a nutritional meal and enjoy family-friendly activities. We served over 900 meals to veterans, distributed 400 care packages, provided 1600 wellness checks. We started rehab property to house veterans and provide additional veteran services to include wellness clinic
- $25,536 spent. Building Me Anti-Violence Youth Program. The program address community issues of teen violence, trauma, connectedness, delinquency, and education. It provides activities and workshops that encourage youth to stay in school, increase reading and math and utilize nonviolence techniques in their everyday lives. We offer Martial Arts classes to center youth minds in learning to control their emotions. We push students to graduate, go to college or work, and develop career paths. After the six-week program interval, students coordinator with trainers and design A Say NO to Drugs and Violence Peace Rally, where students, parents, and the community engages in a march and other activities aimed at helping to resolve issues that cause violent results. The parade consists of floats, back-to-school supplies distribution, vendors, additional resources, and food. We trained 30 youth, distributed 300 book bags, and fed more than 400 families.
- $11,225 spent. Our health and wellness programs are not just about individual health, they are about community health. We provide education and nutrition workshops, food sampling, and physical exercise programs that encourage healthier lifestyle choices. By participating, you become part of a community that is addressing health disparities such as obesity, mental health, and chronic diseases.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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