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Beverlyfarm Living Options

EIN 45-4247023 · Godfrey, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BEVERLYFARM LIVING OPTIONS IS OPERATING AND ENLARGING A COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENT (CILA)IN ALTON IL. A CILA IS A LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR ADULTS IN A GROUP HOME, WHERE EIGHT OR FEWER UNRELATED ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AGENCY. CILA RESIDENTS RECEIVE COMPLETE AND INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION, PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND SUPPORT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM WITHIN THE LOCAL AGENCY. BFLO IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EACH INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT WITH SUPPORT AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CHOICE, OPPORTUNITIES AND INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR LIVES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
21.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$274,384, president

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs.

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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. BEVERLY FARM LIVING OPTIONS "BFLO" WAS FORMED TO OWN AND OPERATE COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (CILA). THREE SEPARATE RESIDENCES LOCATED IN ALTON & GODFREY, IL ARE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND HAVE SPACE FOR UP TO 8 RESIDENTS IN EACH. THE JUDAH CENTER IS CURRENTLY BEING CONVERTED TO A CILA.A CILA IS A LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR ADULTS (AGE 18 AND OLDER) IN A GROUP HOME, FAMILY HOME OR APARTMENT WHERE EIGHT OR FEWER UNRELATED ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AGENCY. CILA RESIDENTS RECEIVE COMPLETE AND INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION, PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND SUPPORT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM WITHIN THE LOCAL AGENCY. BFLO IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EACH INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT WITH SUPPORT AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CHOICE, OPPORTUNITIES AND INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR LIVES.

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 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 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 August 2014.

    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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