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Our Childrens Homestead Inc

EIN 39-1791398 · Naperville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 72 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO INSURE SAFE AND SECURE HOMES FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND TROUBLED CHILDREN; COMMITTED TO A CONTINUIM OF PROFESSIONAL CARE THAT PROVIDES PARENTAL TRAINING, SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO MAXIMIZE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD IN A CARING FAMILY ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$9.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
76
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$240,689, 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: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 109% 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 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 72 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $8.1 million spent. TREATMENT FOSTER CARE - TO PROVIDE A SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE HOME FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS. CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH INTENSIVE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE WEEKLY THERAPY, MENTORING, RESPITE, MEDICATION MONITORING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT.
  2. $305,005 spent. TRADITIONAL FOSTER CARE - TO PROVIDE CHILDREN EXPERIENCING MINIMAL NEEDS WITH A FOSTER HOME. EACH CHILD IS EVALUATED AND SERVICES MAY INCLUDE THERAPY, MENTORING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
  3. $28,082 spent. RESPITE - TO PROVIDE RESPITE, OR A BREAK, TO FAMILIES CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE INDIVIDUAL MUST BE DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, EPILEPSY, OR MENTAL RETARDATION TO QUALIFY FOR 180 HOURS OF RESPITE A YEAR.
  4. $15,095 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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 April 1995.

    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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