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Neighborhood House Association

EIN 37-0661229 · Peoria, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL THROUGH ALL LIFE STAGES.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
75
Volunteers
495
Highest pay
$102,009, president/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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 (3)
  1. $2.1 million spent. THERE IS NO FINANCIAL CRITERION FOR THIS PROGRAM. SENIORS QUALIFY FOR MEALS BECAUSE THEY CAN NO LONGER SHOP OR COOK FOR THEMSELVES DUE TO ILLNESS, DISABILITY, OR FRAILTY. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING THROUGH CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING, HEART OF ILLINOIS UNITED WAY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AS WELL AS MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MOLINA AND MERIDIAN. THE PROGRAM ALSO DEPENDS ON DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY FUNDING. MEALS ARE PREPARED, PACKAGED, AND DELIVERED FROM NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:30 A.M. AND 1:30 P.M. FROZEN MEALS FOR DINNER AND OR WEEKENDS ARE PROVIDED TO SENIORS WITH THE GREATEST NEED BASED ON CASE COORDINATION UNIT REFERRALS AND PARTICIPANT INTERVIEWS. NOT ONLY DO WE PROVIDE FOR OUR CLIENTS' PHYSICAL HEALTH BY DELIVERING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, OUR PRESENCE ALLOWS US TO ALSO PROVIDE A WELLNESS CHECK AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY FOR CLIENTS, OFFERING MUCH NEEDED SOCIAL CONTACT. FOR MANY OF THE PEOPLE WHO RECEIVE SERVICES, THE ONLY PERSON THEY SEE ON A REGULAR BASIS IS THEIR MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVER. THIS BENEFITS OUR CLIENTS BY HAVING SOMEONE WHO CONSISTENTLY CHECKS ON THEM. NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION DELIVERED 229,796 MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS OVER 60 IN THE PEORIA AND TAZEWELL COUNTIES. ADDITIONALLY, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED 13,339 CONGREGATE MEALS AT SENIOR NUTRITION SITES THROUGHOUT PEORIA AND TAZEWELL COUNTIES.
  2. $375,415 spent. OUR ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM ASSISTS ADULT LEARNERS WITH ADULT BASIC EDUCATION TO IMPROVE THEIR LITERACY SKILLS AND ALSO GED SERVICES. INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEER TUTORS IN ONE-ON-ONE SETTINGS OR SMALL GROUP CLASSES AT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OR IN COMMUNITY SPACES. ADULT LEARNERS RECEIVE 1-10 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION PER WEEK DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY AND SKILL LEVEL. THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EDUCATION BY PROVIDING HOMEWORK SUPPORT AND INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING AND ALSO INCLUDES ENRICHMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION TO OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM, HOT MEALS ARE SERVED TO CHILDREN AT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE AND OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS EVERY DAY. 4,410 MEALS WERE SERVED DURING THE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAMS FROM JULY 2024-JUNE 2025.
  3. $143,788 spent. NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FROM JULY 2024-JUNE 2025. WITH THE HELP OF MULTIPLE CHURCHES AND SERVICE GROUPS, WE CONTINUED TO BE THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN PEORIA SERVING A HOT MEAL ON SUNDAYS. VOLUNTEERS SERVED 2,522 MEALS TO CHILDREN, ADULT, SENIORS AND SOME OF WHOM ARE HOMELESS. WE ALSO EXPANDED OUR BI-MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY TO CARRY MORE ITEMS AND INCORPORATED MORE FRESH FOODS AND MEATS. VOLUNTEERS HANDED OUT 1,387 FOOD BOXES. DURING THE HOLIDAYS. WE DELIVERED 1,000 BAGS OF WRAPPED GIFTS TO SENIORS, AND GAVE AWAY OVER 400 WINTER COATS AT OUR ANNUAL COAT GIVEAWAY. NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED 588 BAGS OF PET FOOD THROUGH CRITTER MEALS ON WHEELS FROM JULY 2024-JUNE 2025. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY GRANTS AND LOCAL SUPPORT.

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 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 June 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 February 1945.

    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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