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Praed Foundation

EIN 36-4322205 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair57 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT TRANSFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN HUMAN SERVICES WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH A MASS COLLABORATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS USING EVIDENCE BASED ASSESSMENTS AS AN APPROACH OF WORKING TOGETHER.

Income
$843,903
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs.

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: 57 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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. $107,889 spent. CONTRACT SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF THE CANS (CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NEEDS AND STRENGTH)AND TO STREAMLINE THE FLOW OF INFORMATION REGARDING CONSUMERS/CLIENT SATISFACTION. PROVIDE COLLABORATIVE CONSULTATION SERVICES REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF THEIR REPORTING SYSTEM.
  2. $855,727 spent. ONLINE WEBSITE TRAINING AND CERTIFICAITON FOR USERS OF THE CANS (CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NEEDS AND STRENGTHS) AND OTHER ASSESSMENT TOOLS.
  3. $213,562 spent. ANNUAL USERS CONFERENCE FOR THE CANS (CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NEEDS AND STRENGTHS) ASSESSMENT TOOL. ONE OF THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION IS THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION HOLDS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ON A NUMBER OF WIDELY USED ASSESSMENT APPROACHES INCLUDING THE CANS TOOL. THESE COMMON ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES ARE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE PRACTICES IN MENTAL HEALTH, CHILD WELFARE, JUVENILE JUSTICE, SCHOOLS AND PRISONS. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THESE APPROACHES AND SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FULL USE OF THE VARIOUS TOOLS ARE THE PRIMARY ACTVITY OF THE FOUNDATION.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.

    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 2024.

    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 August 2014.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Pbs Foundation (Arlington, VA), EIN 20-1476451. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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