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Community Alternatives Unlimited

Case management services

Chicago, IL EIN 363059568 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Community Alternatives Unlimited

Connecting social services for people who are coping with both the short- and long-term effects of any disabling condition.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Case management services

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Community Alternatives Unlimited is a registered community development nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 363059568. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community Alternatives Unlimited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.

Community Alternatives Unlimited is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, Community Alternatives Unlimited has $15M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community Alternatives Unlimited is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Alternatives Unlimited. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Community Alternatives Unlimited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Connecting social services for people who are coping with both the short- and long-term effects of any disabling condition. Community Alternatives Unlimited is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Community Alternatives Unlimited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Community Alternatives Unlimited are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community Alternatives Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363059568, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JO
Joanell Voigt
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

AN
Angela C••••••
CASE MANAGER
BA
Barbara K••••••
Director
GR
Greg B••••••
BOARD PRESIDENT
JA
Jane H•••••
PRIOR CFO
JE
Jennifer R••••
Director
JE
Jerry G•••••••
Director
JE
Jerry G•••••••
Director
JO
Joan B•••••
CFO
JO
Joanell V••••
PRESIDENT/CEO
JU
Juan A•••••
Director
LO
Lois H••••••
SECRETARY/TREASURE
MA
Mary A••••••
EXECUTIVE VP
RA
Ravinder J••••
Director
RE
Renny A•••••
Director
RE
Renwick A•••••
Director
RO
Robbie F•••••••
Director
SO
Sophia W•••••••••
Director
TI
Tim K•••
Director
WI
William B•••••
Director
WI
William M•••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$14.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$13.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$13.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$11.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$12.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community Alternatives Unlimited This page 89 $14.6 million -
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County … 89 $11.3 million -
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois 89 $45.4 million 0%
Rocky Mountain Development Council Inc 89 $10.8 million -
Family Service Association of Greater Fall River Inc 89 $26.5 million -
Capper Foundation 89 $17.0 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 66 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Community Alternatives Unlimited

What is Community Alternatives Unlimited?
Community Alternatives Unlimited is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Connecting social services for people who are coping with both the short- and long-term effects of any disabling condition.
When was Community Alternatives Unlimited founded?
Community Alternatives Unlimited was founded in 1980.
Who leads Community Alternatives Unlimited?
Joanell Voigt serves as President/CEO.
Where is Community Alternatives Unlimited located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Community Alternatives Unlimited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community Alternatives Unlimited trustworthy?
Community Alternatives Unlimited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Community Alternatives Unlimited's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363059568.
What is Community Alternatives Unlimited's website?
http://www.cau.org