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The Boulevard of Chicago Inc

EIN 36-4075641 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHORT-TERM SHELTER, HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR HOMELESS ADULTS WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS AND INJURY.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
57
Volunteers
106
Highest pay
$187,011, ceo

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (2)
  1. $2.1 million spent. MEDICAL RESPITE PROGRAM - provides 64 beds for men and women who are experiencing homelessness and acute illness or injury and who have been referred from hospitals in the Chicago area or the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. The Boulevard provides shelter, access to onsite primary health care, resident care assistance to meet daily living needs, and dedicated case management support to coordinate supportive care including specialty medical, mental health, and substance use recovery services. The Boulevard also provides daily meal service and transportation support. All residents receive primary medical care and preventive health services at the onsite clinic operated by PCC Community Wellness Center. Residents are scheduled for diagnostic, imaging, and specialty medical care with providers in the community or at the referring hospital. All residents complete an assessment of health-related social needs and receive case management support to identify and address the root causes of homelessness. Residents who are medically stable and physically capable of independent living are eligible for discharge to appropriate housing in the community. Residents who are eligible for disability or in need of higher level medical care are referred to appropriate housing and care settings.
  2. $1.2 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES - The Boulevard's Housing & Health Program partners with the City of Chicago, All Chicago and other local not-for profit agencies to provide case management support to 269 households where more than 400 adults and children reside. The Boulevards Housing & Health outreach team provides a continuum of care through home visits, counseling, navigation services, and information and referrals to meet the needs of housing services clients at community housing sites. Eligible householders and their families are enrolled through the Coordinated Entry System and placed in stable housing through the Rapid Re-Housing, Flexible Housing Pool, Housing for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, and other programs. The Boulevard also supports residents of the Lake Street Studios, a collaborative housing facility of the Interfaith Development Corporation, and the Chicago Housing Authority.

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 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 June 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 November 1996.

    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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