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Impact Cil

EIN 37-1183032 · Alton, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPACT CIL WAS ORGANIZED IN 1985 AS A CONSUMER BASED, SELF-HELP, NONRESIDENTIAL AGENCY PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE AGENCY EVOLVED OUT OF THE AWARENESS THAT OPPORTUNITIES BE EXTENDED IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, LEGISLATION, ACCESSIBILITY, HOUSING OR ANY OTHER AREA OF SOCIETY TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
15
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$76,793, executive director

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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 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 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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

    11 of 12 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 (4)
  1. $353,041 spent. GRF (GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS) - INCLUDES INDEPENDENT LIVING FUNDS. PROVIDES CORE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SUCH AS PEER COUNSELING, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAININGS, SELF-ADVOCACY AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL.
  2. $200,940 spent. OLDER BLIND PROGRAM - ASSISTS PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION AND OVER THE AGE OF 55 TO OBTAIN EQUIPMENT THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. ITEMS PURCHASED FOR THE CONSUMER ARE LOW VISION DEVICES SUCH AS MAGNIFIERS, WRITING GUIDES, CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISIONS THAT ENLARGES READING MATERIAL ETC.
  3. $107,817 spent. YOUTH/DD SERVICES - PROVIDES PRIMARILY YOUTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHO ARE TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO ADULT LIFE. INCLUDES ADVOCATING WITH PARENTS AND STUDENTS AS TO THEIR EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS.
  4. $85,009 spent. HOME SERVICES PROGRAM - FUNDS PERSONAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM, WHICH MAINTAINS A REGISTRY OF AVAILABLE PERSONAL ASSISTANTS (P.A.S.) AND TRAINS INDIVIDUALS TO BE PERSONAL ASSISTANTS.

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 January 1986.

    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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