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Illume Family Recovery Inc

EIN 83-4578474 · North Chesterfield, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHINE THE LIGHT OF LOVE ON FAMILY RECOVERY VISION: TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR FAMILIES TO LEARN, SHARE AND GROW TOGETHER. FAMILIES LEARN AND DEVELOP SKILLS WHICH FOSTER COMPASSIONATE RESPONSES TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD). THESE SKILLS FOSTERS CHANGE AND SUPPORT RECOVERY.

Income
$181,862
Spending
$140,300
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $16,457 spent. RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE THE INITIAL MEETING WITH THE FAMILY INCLUDES LISTENING, PROVIDING SUGGESTED NEXT STEPS AND RESOURCES. SUPPORT INCLUDES ONLINE AND LOCAL RESOURCES, FREE BOOKS AND CONNECTIONS TO TREATMENT PROVIDERS AND/OR A FAMILY RECOVERY COACH. FAMILY RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS WE HELP FACILITATE IN PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS. THE GROUPS PROVIDE SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP SKILLS. OUR MAJOR FOCUS IS SELF-CARE. FAMILY RECOVERY COACHING FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL COACHING WITH A SUBSCRIPTION TO THE BALM FAMILY RECOVERY PROGRAM, INCLUDING AN ON-DEMAND LEARNING LIBRARY. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FAMILY TO PARTICIPATE IN DEEP LEARNING AND PRACTICE BETWEEN COACHING SESSIONS FOR A 12-WEEK PERIOD WHICH CREATES AN ATTITUDINAL SHIFT THAT CAN CATAPULT THE FAMILY FORWARD TO A LIFE IN PEACEFUL RECOVERY. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS WE SPEAK TO TREATMENT CENTER FAMILY GROUPS, SCHOOLS - STAFF, STUDENTS AND PARENTS, AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS. TOPIC EXAMPLES INCLUDE: LOVING WELL: UNRAVELING THE FAMILY RECOVERY JOURNEY WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY? WHO AM I BEING? BALM 7 CS

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 December 2024.

    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 June 2019.

    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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