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Childrens Home Association of Illinois

EIN 37-0662601 · Peoria, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP THE KIDS AND FAMILIES WHO NEED IT MOST.

Income
$41.6 million
Spending
$38.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
512
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$305,587, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 (4)
  1. $10.3 million spent. OUR EDUCATION & TRANSITION SERVICES SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH, OFFERING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION AT KIEFER SCHOOL AND THE ACADEMY FOR AUTISM, SERVING A COMBINED 103 STUDENTS WITH A 5:1 STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO. IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL COURSEWORK, 47% OF ELIGIBLE KIEFER STUDENTS ENGAGE IN VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND 82% OF ALL STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE PROGRESS IN MEETING THEIR IEP GOALS, WITH 91% OF PARENTS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR LEARNING PROCESS. OUR SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (SILP) PROVIDES 24 BEDS EQUATING TO AVAILABILITY OF 8,760 BED DAYS ANNUALLY FOR YOUNG ADULTS TRANSITIONING FROM FOSTER CARE OR INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS, OFFERING LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LONG-TERM STABILITY.
  2. $10.1 million spent. OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND YOUTH FACING A RANGE OF CHALLENGES. WE OFFER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE AIMED AT PROMOTING MENTAL WELLNESS AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE. ADDITIONALLY, OUR PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOCUS ON PRE- AND POSTNATAL HOME VISITING, HELPING TO ENSURE HEALTHY OUTCOMES FOR NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILY DYNAMICS AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT FROM THE START.
  3. $7.2 million spent. OUR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER PROVIDES 24-HOUR CARE PRIMARILY FOR YOUTH IN THE CARE OF DCFS WHO FACE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND TRAUMA-RELATED CHALLENGES. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE CARED FOR 55 YOUTH, TOTALING 12,950 PATIENT DAYS. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES A RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF OUR YOUTH. THIS INCLUDES ON-SITE NURSING SUPPORT, ENSURING THAT EACH CHILD'S PHYSICAL HEALTH IS CONSISTENTLY MONITORED AND MANAGED. ADDITIONALLY, OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP COPING STRATEGIES AND ADDRESS TRAUMA-RELATED EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO OFFERED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, TEAMWORK, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, ENSURING THAT EACH CHILD CONTINUES TO MEET ACADEMIC GOALS THROUGH TAILORED LEARNING PLANS, TUTORING, AND CLOSE COORDINATION WITH SCHOOL STAFF. OF THE 16 CHILDREN EXITING THE PROGRAM, 94% WERE SUCCESSFULLY DISCHARGED TO LESS RESTRICTIVE, HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENTS, DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS IN PREPARING YOUTH FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE.
  4. $5.9 million spent. THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE AND NURTURING HOMES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME FORM OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE. WE WORK WITH EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH THE GOAL TO SECURE PERMANENT, STABLE LIVING SITUATIONS FOR THEM IN LINE WITH OUR MISSION TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE YOUTH AND FAMILIES. IN FY 2025, WE SERVED 289 CHILDREN, WITH 74 ACHIEVING PERMANENCY 41 THROUGH ADOPTION, 24 THROUGH REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES, AND 9 TO GUARDIANSHIP. OVERALL, 31% OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR CARE FOUND LONG-TERM HOMES THROUGH ADOPTION, PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP, OR REUNIFICATION, WHILE THE REMAINING CHILDREN CONTINUE TO RECEIVE COMPASSIONATE CARE AS WE WORK TO SECURE PERMANENT PLACEMENTS FOR THEM.

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 1941.

    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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