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Faith in Place

EIN 36-4540756 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAITH IN PLACE'S MISSION IS CULTIVATING A POWERFUL MULTIFAITH MOVEMENT WORKING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THROUGH CONNECTION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. FAITH IN PLACE'S VISION IS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITIES LEADING THE WAY IN HEALING OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER AND THE EARTH TO BUILD JUST, RESILIENT, THRIVING COMMUNITIES.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
37
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$156,914, president & ceo

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY - FAITH IN PLACE (THE ORGANIZATION) WORKS WITH FAITH PARTNERS ACROSS ILLINOIS, WISCONSION AND INDIANA TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITIES AND CLEAN ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD EFFORTS THAT MAKE ENERGY MORE JUST, ACCESSIBLE, AND SUSTAINABLE.
  2. $1.4 million spent. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES - FAITH IN PLACE (THE ORGANIZATION) WORKS WITH FAITH PARTNERS ACROSS ILLINOIS, WISCONSION AND INDIANA TO SUPPORT DEEPER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE LAND TO GROW LOCAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLEAN AIR, WATER, NOURISHING FOOD, AND A HEALTHY PLANET
  3. $648,491 spent. PEOPLE-POWERED FUTURES. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH FAITH PARTNERS ACROSS ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, AND INDIANA TO BUILD A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE THAT REQUIRES INVESTING IN PEOPLE, ENSURING THAT COMMUNITIES HAVE THE POWER TO SHAPE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, ACCESS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND LEAD THE TRANSITION TO A GREEN ECONOMY.
  4. $146,218 spent. ACTION FUND - THE ORGANIZATION HAS A 501(C)4 CALLED FAITH IN PLACE ACTION FUND THATS PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP AND ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO CARE FOR THE EARTH IN AREAS OF HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, AND PEOPLE-POWERED FUTURE.

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 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 December 2004.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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