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Transitions of Western Illinois Inc

EIN 37-0971282 · Quincy, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRANSITIONS WAS FOUNDED IN 1955 AS THE ADAMS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AND FOR MANY YEARS WAS KNOWN AS THE COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER. IN 1995 THE AGENCY CHANGED ITS NAME TO TRANSITIONS OF WESTERN ILLINOIS. FOR 65 YEARS TRANSITIONS HAS SERVED THE ADAMS COUNTY AREA, PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SERVICES. SINCE 1977 TRANSITIONS HAS BEEN ACCREDITED CARF (COMMISSION FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES). IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY IS A CERTIFIED MEDICAID MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AND IS LICENSED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. TRANSITIONS HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, FROM INFANTS AND TODDLERS TO SENIOR CITIZENS. WE ALSO SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES, PEOPLE WHO ARE DISABLED DUE TO A SEVERE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY TO PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT DISABLED, BUT WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH A LIFE PROBLEM THAT COULD AFFECT ANY OF US (GRIEF AND LOSS, JOB STRESS, INTERPERSONAL PROBLEMS). TRANSITIONS HAS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO HELP: -YOUNG CHILDREN W

Income
$17.9 million
Spending
$16.9 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
379
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$238,203, executive di

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $4.6 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A VARIETY OF NEEDS RANGING FROM INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD IMPAIRMENTS IN NEED OF OUTPATIENT OFFICE BASED SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN NEED OF 24 HOUR SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS. SERVICES INCLUDE MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE, PSYCHOTHERAPY, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, EMPLOYMENT, 24 HOUR SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. SPECIALIZED SERVICES EXIST FOR YOUTH INVOLVED WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AT RISK OF PLACEMENT DISRUPTION, MENTAL HEALTH COURT PARTICIPANTS, PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THEIR FIRST EPISODE OF PSYCHOTIC ILLNESS, AND HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS. IN FY25, 2,203 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  2. $2.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABLILITES PROVIDE THE NEEDED SUPPORT SO INDIVIDUALS CAN LIVE SAFELY AND AFFORDABLY IN THE COMMUNITY. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES MAY BE INTERMITTENT OR 24 HOUR IN NATURE DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEED. THEY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE SERVED BY ENABLING THEM TO LIVE IN A HOME-LIFE SETTING RATHER THAN IN AN INSTITUTION. TRANSITIONS OPERATES 5 GROUP HOMES THAT PROVIDE 24 HOUR CARE, TWO APARTMENT COMPLEXES, AND ALSO IN-HOME SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING ON THEIR OWN. IN FY25, TRANSITIONS SERVED 112 PEOPLE THROUGH 24 HOUR AND INTERMITTENT RESIDENTIAL CARE SUPPORTS.
  3. $2.2 million spent. DD DAY AND PRODUCTION SERVICES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. THE NEW HORIZONS PROGRAM PROVIDES LIFE SKILLS TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY NEED CONTINUOUS CARE TO THOSE WHOSE DISABILITIES ARE IN THE MILD TO MODERATE RANGE. THE PROGRAM TEACHES TRAINEES SKILLS THAT CAN HELP THEM BE AS INDEPENDENT AND SELF SUFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE AND INCLUDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCLUSION IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. TRAINEES ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO DO WORK FOR AREA BUSINESSES AND BY DOING THIS REAL WORK EARN A PAYCHECK AND LEARN SKILLS THAT MAY LEAD TO COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT.
  4. $3.1 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRANSITIONS PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM AND TRANSITIONS SCHOOL. THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME VISITING SERVICES FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN PRENATALLY THROUGH AGE THREE. THE AIM OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP ASSURE CHILDREN ARE ON TRACK DEVELOPMENTALLY AND ARE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS ONCE THEY START SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM SERVED 100 CHILDREN IN FY25. TRANSITIONS SCHOOL PROVIDES SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE A SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND WHO ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE AND 21 YEARS. MANY OF OUR STUDENTS ALSO HAVE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND/OR COMPLEX MEDICAL PROBLEMS. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM THAT IS INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, AND HELPS STUDENTS REACH THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL POTENTIAL. TRANSITIONS SCHOOL SERVED 18 CHILDREN IN FY25.
  5. EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRANSITIONS PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM AND TRANSITIONS SCHOOL. THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME VISITING SERVICES FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN PRENATALLY THROUGH AGE THREE. THE AIM OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP ASSURE CHILDREN ARE ON TRACK DEVELOPMENTALLY AND ARE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS ONCE THEY START SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM SERVED 100 CHILDREN IN FY25. TRANSITIONS SCHOOL PROVIDES SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE A SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND WHO ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE AND 21 YEARS. MANY OF OUR STUDENTS ALSO HAVE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND/OR COMPLEX MEDICAL PROBLEMS. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM THAT IS INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, AND HELPS STUDENTS REACH THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL POTENTIAL. TRANSITIONS SCHOOL SERVED 18 CHILDREN IN FY25.

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 July 1973.

    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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