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Hoyleton Youth and Family Services

EIN 37-1222958 · Hoyleton, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENABLE ALL PEOPLE TO REALIZE THE WHOLENESS OF LIFE THAT GOD INTENDS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST & THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, REACHING OUT TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL & SOCIAL NEEDS OF THOSE WITH WHOM WE JOURNEY.

Income
$32.2 million
Spending
$32.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
376
Volunteers
181
Highest pay
$369,210, 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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 19 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 (4)
  1. $10.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM: A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, AGES 9 THROUGH 21, AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING FOR OLDER DCFS ADOLESCENTS, WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND WHO MAY ALSO HAVE SEVERE EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. RESIDENTIAL STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES TO HELP THESE YOUTHS POSITIVELY CHANGE THEIR BEHAVIOR; ACHIEVE ESTABLISHED EDUCATIONAL GOALS; AND LEARN TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH OTHERS. THE HOME IS LICENSED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (IDCFS) AND ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION OF SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN.
  2. $10.5 million spent. CHILD WELFARE: THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 343 CHILDREN, THEIR BIRTH PARENTS, AND THEIR FOSTER PARENTS. THESE CHILDREN ARE IN THE GUARDIANSHIP/PROTECTIVE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES DUE TO PARENTAL ABUSE OR NEGLECT. ULTIMATELY THEY ARE EITHER RETURNED TO THE CARE OF THEIR PARENTS (WHEN THAT CAN BE SAFELY ACCOMPLISHED), EMANCIPATED INTO THEIR OWN CARE, OR THEY MAY BE FREED FOR ADOPTION - USUALLY BY THEIR FOSTER PARENTS. ALTHOUGH BASED IN EAST ST. LOUIS, CHILDREN ARE SERVED THROUGHOUT THE METRO-EAST AREA AND THE MARION/CARBONDALE AREA.
  3. $3.8 million spent. CLINICAL AND PREVENTION: THE CLINICAL & PREVENTION PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES:COUNSELING - THE COUNSELING CARE PROGRAM HAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT COMPONENTS. HOYLETON PROVIDES THERAPY TO THE CHILDREN IN OUR FOSTER CARE PROGRAM, AND TO THEIR PARENTS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE CHILDREN TO BE REMOVED FROM THEIR PARENT'S CARE. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CHILD DEATH INVESTIGATION TASK FORCE - HOYLETON SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT AND WORKS TO RECRUIT A MULTIDISCIPLINARY COALITION TO ASSIST ON INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING...(SEE SCH. O)(SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CHILD DEATH INVESTIGATION TASK FORCE CONT.): UNEXPLAINED, UNEXPECTED, UNUSUAL, SUSPICIOUS, AND/OR INFLICTED SERIOUS LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES AND DEATHS OF CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18. THE TASK FORCE SERVES ILLINOIS' SOUTHERN-MOST 34 COUNTIES; ENSURING RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO SMALL AND RURAL COUNTIES.ILLINOIS CHILD DEATH REVIEW (ICDR) TEAM - THE IDCR TEAM EXISTS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PREVENTABLE CHILD DEATHS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. IT IS MADE UP OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS WHO REVIEW CHILD DEATHS TO UNDERSTAND THE CAUSES AND REASONS, AND PREVENT FUTURE DEATHS. HOYLETON SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT AND THE SUPERVISORY AGENCY FOR DEDICATED PROGRAM STAFF.TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PREP - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIRECT SERVICES, USING CURRICULUM THAT TARGET CHILDREN AGES 11-18, IN A DEFINED GEOGRAPHIC AREA WITH HIGH NEED. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS OF VARIOUS YOUTH FACILITIES.
  4. $2.0 million spent. THE CRISIS CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED THAT PROVIDES RELIEF AS PROGRAMMATICALLY NECESSARY.

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 September 1988.

    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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