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Christian Social Service of Illinois

EIN 37-0661500 · Belleville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CARITAS FAMILY SOLUTIONS STRENGTHENS THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ORDER TO CREATE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, LOVING HOMES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES.

Income
$50.2 million
Spending
$48.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
683
Volunteers
84
Highest pay
$349,477, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (9)
  1. $27.1 million spent. FOSTER CARE: FACILITATING THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN IN SAFE AND LOVING FOSTER HOMES, WALKING ALONGSIDE BIRTH FAMILIES TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS THAT BROUGHT THEIR CHILD(REN) INTO CARE, AND ULTIMATELY SECURING STABLE FUTURES FOR CHILDREN.IN FY 2025, 1,673 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THROUGH THE HOSPITALITY OF 1,168 FOSTER HOMES; 436 NEW CHILDREN ENTERED THE AGENCY'S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM; 448 CHILDREN ACHIEVED PERMANENCY INCLUDING 182 WHO WERE ADOPTED. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
  2. $6.3 million spent. YOUTH THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT CENTER (YTTC) - THE YTTC IN BELLEVILLE, IL PROVIDES A LOVING, CARING AND STRUCTURED HOME FOR UP TO 33 BOYS AND GIRLS, AGES 6-18, WHO NEED TO HEAL FROM EXTREME TRAUMA. AT THE YTTC, THE CHILDREN RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY, AS NEEDED, SO THAT THEY MAY BECOME PART OF A LOVING FAMILY. IN FY 2025, 8,836 DAYS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE WERE PROVIDED (24/7 CARE FOR AN AVERAGE OF 27 CHILDREN PER DAY) THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
  3. $3.6 million spent. COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (CILA): AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN A LOVING, CARING HOME ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
  4. $1.6 million spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER - CARITAS OFFERS A RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME ENVIRONMENT WHICH PROVIDES FOR YOUTH IN CARE WHO HAVE NO OTHER PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVES AND NEED A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
  5. $1.6 million spent. INTACT PROGRAM -CARITAS HELPS FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING AND ARE AT RISK OF THEIR CHILDREN ENTERING THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. IN FY 2025, 449 PARENTS AND CHILDREN WERE SERVED. OF THOSE SERVED, 308 INTACT CLIENTS WERE CHILDREN AND 155 NEW CHILDREN ENTERED THE INTACT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
  6. $1.1 million spent. TEEN PARENTING TREATMENT CENTER (TPTC)- CARITAS OFFERS A RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME ENVIRONMENT WHICH PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PREGNANT OR PARENTING FOSTER CARE YOUTH TO SUPPORT STABILIZATION AND/OR RECONNECTION TO FAMILY LEADING TO SUCCESSFUL PERMANENCY. STAFF ARE TRAINED ON TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE METHODOLOGIES THAT INTRODUCE BUILDING SUCCESSFUL PARENTING SKILLS, INDEPENDENCE AND INDIVIDUAL STABILIZATION. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
  7. $769,074 spent. FOX RIVER - THIS 30 UNIT APARTMENT COMMUNITY PROVIDES MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING, SOCIAL SERVICES AND OTHER DAILY ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME PEOPLE WITHIN THIS COMMUNITY RECEIVE THIS ASSISTANCE THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGING.
  8. $167,686 spent. PRIVATE ADOPTION SERVICES - SERVICES TO FAMILIES EXPLORING ADOPTION AS A FAMILY-BUILDING JOURNEY.
  9. $133,125 spent. COMMUNITY FAMILY STABILIZATION - OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY OR HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.THIS PROGRAM CLOSED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.

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 April 2012.

    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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