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Christian County Mental Health Association

EIN 37-0951440 · Taylorville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To identify the needs of persons with disabilities in Christian County and to provide high-quality, community-based health, educational, developmental, residential, rehabilitation, and employment services to those persons and address their needs.

Income
$6.7 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
177
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$155,979, president

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $2.4 million spent. REGULAR WORK AND MANUFACTURING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES REMUNERATIVE EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES IN AN INDUSTRIAL SETTING TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR MENTAL DISABILITIES. IT IS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE THE INDIVIDUALS POTENTIAL FOR COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT, INCREASE CAPACITY FOR INDEPENDENCE, AND CONTRIBUTE TO SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND NORMALIZED LIVING. REGULAR AND PRODUCTION WORK IS NOT A TIME-LIMITED PROGRAM. THE MAJOR WORKSHOP ACTIVITY IS THE PRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY OF WOODEN WIRE AND CABLE REELS.
  2. $255,641 spent. COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (MH/MI CILA): THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. THE PURPOSE OF THE CILA PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A CUSTOMIZED ARRAY OF SUPERVISED SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ENABLING THEM TO LIVE IN THE HOME OF THEIR CHOICE IN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE. THESE SERVICES ADDRESS THE PREFERENCES, STRENGTHS, ABILITIES, NEDS AND LIFE SPAN ISSUES OF THE PERSONS SERVED, FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND THE PROMOTION OF INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY LIVING AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. INDIVIDUAL CHOICES DICTATE THE SERVICES WHICH ARE PROVIDED TO EACH PERSON IN THIS PROGRAM. PERSONS RECEIVING CILA SERVICES ARE RECOGNIZED AS INDIVIDUALS WITH BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, ASPIRATIONS, DESIRES, AND FEELINGS AND ARE CITIZENS OF A COMMUNITY WITH ALL RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACCORDED OTHER CITIZENS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO COMPREHENSIVELY PREPARE ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AT THE LEVEL THAT IS LEAST RESTRICTIVE AND MOST MEANINGFUL FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM PROMOTES ACQUISITION OF POSITIVE SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY: SELF CARE, LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATIONS, LEARNING, MOBILITY/MOTOR DEVELOPMENT, SELF-DIRECTION, CAPACITY FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND PRODUCTIVITY.
  4. $39,719 spent. HOMEBASED SERVICES COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MGT, BUDGETING, HOUSEHOLD SAFETY CONSUMER SKILLS, WELLNESS, ADVOCACY, ETC. PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOME IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY.
  5. $1.7 million spent. CLIENT/FAMILY SUPPORT (DD):THESE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR DUAL DIAGNOSIS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAXIMIZING THEIR INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, HOUSEHOLD SAFETY, CONSUMER SKILLS WELLNESS TRAINING,ADVOCACY, TRANSPORTATION, USE OF LEISURE TIME, MEDICATION REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, DIRECT SERVICE PROVISION AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOME.
  6. CLIENT/FAMILY SUPPORT (DD):THESE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS 1695556. 0. 2271357.

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 November 6, 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 September 1972.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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