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Housing 1989

EIN 37-1251955 · Quincy, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$267,850
Spending
$254,758
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
29.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.4 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 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • 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, 2026, 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 (1)
  1. $150,386 spent. HOUSING 1989 IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN QUINCY, IL. HOUSING 1989'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING TO ADULTS WHO HAVE A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS OR A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. HOUSING 1989 OWNS A 15 BED GROUP HOME AND A 15 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX IN ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. THESE FACILITIES ARE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) SPONSORED, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR RESIDENTS TO RESIDE IN THE HOMES ACCORDING TO THEIR INCOMES. TRANSITIONS OF WESTERN IL., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROVIDER OF MENTAL HEALTH, REHABILITATION, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, PROVIDES STAFFING AND SERVICES IN THE GROUP HOME AND TO RESIDENTS OF THE APARTMENTS OWNED BY HOUSING 1989. ADULTS WITH A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESSES OR A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDED IN THE FACILITIES OWNED BY HOUSING 1989. THESE ADULT RESIDENTS RECEIVED CARE AND SUPERVISION/SUPPORT FROM TRANSITIONS' STAFF. RESIDENTS LEARNED SKILLS OF INDEPENDENT LIVING - SKILLS SUCH AS GROOMING/HYGIENCE SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, LAUNDRY SKILLS, AND RECREATIONAL/LEISURE SKILLS - THROUGH THE MILIEU IN THE GROUP HOME AND FROM SKILLS TRAINING PROVIDED BY STAFF. STAFF IN THE GROUP HOME PROVIDED MEALS AND ASSISTED RESIDENTS, AS NEEDED, WITH PERSONAL NEEDS, SUCH AS MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION IN THE COMMUNITY, APPOINTMENTS WITH OTHER PROVIDERS (MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES), SELF-CARE. WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDED BY HOUSING 1989 AND THE SUPERVISION AND SUPPORTS PROVIDED BY TRANSITIONS, ADULTS WITH A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS OR A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY, CLOSE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HOUSING 1989 IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN QUINCY, IL. HOUSING 1989'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING TO ADULTS WHO HAVE A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS OR A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. HOUSING 1989 OWNS A 15 BED GROUP HOME AND A 15 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX IN ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. THESE FACILITIES ARE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) SPONSORED, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR RESIDENTS TO RESIDE IN THE HOMES ACCORDING TO THEIR INCOMES. TRANSITIONS OF WESTERN IL., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROVIDER OF MENTAL HEALTH, REHABILITATION, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, PROVIDES STAFFING AND SERVICES IN THE GROUP HOME AND TO RESIDENTS OF THE APARTMENTS OWNED BY HOUSING 1989. ADULTS WITH A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESSES OR A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDED IN THE FACILITIES OWNED BY HOUSING 1989. THESE ADULT RESIDENTS RECEIVED CARE AND SUPERVISION/SUPPORT FROM TRANSITIONS' STAFF. RESIDENTS LEARNED SKILLS OF INDEPENDENT LIVING - SKILLS SUCH AS GROOMING/HYGIENCE SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, LAUNDRY SKILLS, AND RECREATIONAL/LEISURE SKILLS - THROUGH THE MILIEU IN THE GROUP HOME AND FROM SKILLS TRAINING PROVIDED BY STAFF. STAFF IN THE GROUP HOME PROVIDED MEALS AND ASSISTED RESIDENTS, AS NEEDED, WITH PERSONAL NEEDS, SUCH AS MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION IN THE COMMUNITY, APPOINTMENTS WITH OTHER PROVIDERS (MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES), SELF-CARE. WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDED BY HOUSING 1989 AND THE SUPERVISION AND SUPPORTS PROVIDED BY TRANSITIONS, ADULTS WITH A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS OR A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY, CLOSE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 2026.

    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 December 1992.

    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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