Hcs Family Services
HCS Family Services is dedicated to strengthening our community by reducing hunger and promoting self-sufficiency.
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Our goal is to prevent homelessness and food insecurity, help individuals achieve sustained economic self-sufficiency and create an improved quality of life.
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Mission
HCS Family Services is dedicated to strengthening our community by reducing hunger and promoting self-sufficiency.
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· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hcs Family Services has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1937, it is among the oldest community development charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHcs Family Services is a registered community development nonprofit based in Hinsdale, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1937 and has been operating for 89 years. Its EIN is 362174821. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hcs Family Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362174821. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Hcs Family Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Hcs Family Services is located in Hinsdale, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1937 and has been active for 89 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hcs Family Services has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hcs Family Services 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hcs Family Services. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Hcs Family Services holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Our goal is to prevent homelessness and food insecurity, help individuals achieve sustained economic self-sufficiency and create an improved quality of life. Hcs Family Services is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1937.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Hcs Family Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hcs Family Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362174821, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HCS FAMILY SERVICES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 58 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1937
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hcs Family Services
- What is Hcs Family Services?
- Hcs Family Services is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hinsdale, United States. Our goal is to prevent homelessness and food insecurity, help individuals achieve sustained economic self-sufficiency and create an improved quality of life.
- When was Hcs Family Services founded?
- Hcs Family Services was founded in 1937.
- Who leads Hcs Family Services?
- Wendy Michalski serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Hcs Family Services located?
- Headquartered in Hinsdale, IL, United States.
- What is Hcs Family Services's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hcs Family Services trustworthy?
- Hcs Family Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Hcs Family Services's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362174821.
- What is Hcs Family Services's website?
- http://www.hcsfamilyservices.org