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Families Helping Families of Illinois

EIN 93-2519774 · Naperville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TO PROVIDE HOUSING, MENTORING, AND CRITICAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY FACING HOMELESSNESS. FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES STRESSES FINANCIAL LITERACY, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, JOB TRAINING, AND EDUCATION AS TOOLS THAT LEAD FAMILIES TO STABLE HOUSING AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$303,477
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
32.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
1
Volunteers
48

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 32.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 73% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • 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, 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. $126,075 spent. FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE BASED ON EXPENSES IS THE PAYMENT OF MONTHLY RENT, UTILITIES, AND PROGRAM PARTNER FEES TO BRIDGE COMMUNITIES FOR UP TO 12 FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AT A TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM. IN FY 2024- 25, FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS SERVED 17 FAMILIES. FAMILIES EXITING THE PROGRAM DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED FINANCIAL STABILITY FROM ENTRY BASED ON PROGRAM METRICS. FAMILIES ENTERING PROGRAM HOUSING WERE EVALUATED AND CONNECTED TO RESOURCES.
  2. $30,678 spent. FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE BASED ON EXPENSES IS THE AUTO PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM COVERS EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF AUTOMOBILES FOR CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM. IN FY 2024-25, THE CARS OF 9 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WERE REPAIRED TOTALING 10,802.25, AND 1 CAR WAS PURCHASED WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THE CLIENTS OLD CAR WAS UNREPAIRABLE. WITHOUT SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, FAMILIES CANNOT TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF PROGRAM RESOURCES, INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS CONSISTENTLY ATTENDING WORK AND SCHOOL, PARENTS MANAGING CHILDRENS NEEDS AND CARE, AND FAMILIES ACCESSING MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES, THEREFORE REDUCING OR AVOIDING THE NEED FOR EXPENSIVE AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION AND EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS. FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE BASED ON EXPENSES IS THE AUTO PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM COVERS EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF AUTOMOBILES FOR CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM. IN FY 2024-25, THE CARS OF 9 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WERE REPAIRED TOTALING 10,802.25, AND 1 CAR WAS PURCHASED WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THE CLIENTS OLD CAR WAS UNREPAIRABLE. WITHOUT SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, FAMILIES CANNOT TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF PROGRAM RESOURCES, INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS CONSISTENTLY ATTENDING WORK AND SCHOOL, PARENTS MANAGING CHILDRENS NEEDS AND CARE, AND FAMILIES ACCESSING MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES, THEREFORE REDUCING OR AVOIDING THE NEED FOR EXPENSIVE AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION AND EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS.
  3. $20,291 spent. FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS THIRD LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE BASED ON EXPENSES COVERS THE MOVING EXPENSES OF FAMILIES ENTERING PROGRAM HOUSING AND ASSISTS WITH MOVE-OUT EXPENSES OF FAMILIES GRADUATING FROM THE PROGRAM. IN FY 2024-25, FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS SERVED 17 FAMILIES: SIX FAMILIES EXITED THE PROGRAM AND FIVE FAMILIES ENTERED. MOVE-IN EXPENSES INCLUDE TRUCK RENTAL FEES TO TRANSPORT DONATED FURNISHINGS TO PROGRAM HOUSING, THE PURCHASE OF BEDS FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER, AND ACQUIRING BASIC LIVING NEEDS FOR FAMILIES WHO ENTER THE PROGRAM WITH FEW OR NO BELONGINGS. EXPENSES FOR FAMILIES LEAVING THE PROGRAM INCLUDE PACKING BOXES, RENTAL TRUCK COSTS, AND SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE.
  4. $32,688 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 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 May 2024.

    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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