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Gigis Playhouse Inc

EIN 46-2014837 · Hoffman Est, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INCREASE POSITIVE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$19.3 million
Spending
$16.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
103
Volunteers
11,357
Highest pay
$200,673, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    473 of 473 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

    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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $12.4 million spent. GIGI'S OFFERS FREE ON-SITE PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF ALL AGES, AND THEIR FAMILIES. FROM INFANCY THROUGH ADULTHOOD, GIGI'S OFFERS A VARIETY OF GROUP CLASSES AND EVENTS SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUNDATIONAL SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. GIGI PREP, GIGI UNIVERSITY, GIGI'S KITCHEN, AND GIGI FIT ARE PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS FOCUSING ON CURRICULUM IN SELF CONFIDENCE, FITNESS, NUTRITION AND CAREER SKILLS. AFTER GRADUATING FROM GIGI PREP & GIGI UNIVERSITY AND RECEIVING 12 WEEKS OF INDIVIDUALIZED HANDS-ON CAREER TRAINING, GIGI'S PROVIDES AN IN-HOUSE CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM AT HUGS & MUGS, A SPECIALTY CAFE AND RETAIL STORE RUN BY ADULT INTERNS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND SIBLINGS OF THOSE WITH DOWN SYNDROME.
  2. $2.4 million spent. GIGI'S PROVIDES FREE INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING SESSIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF ALL AGES, PROMOTING SPEECH, LITERACY, AND MATH. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY THE TECHNIQUES PRACTICED DURING ALL SESSIONS, AT HOME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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