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Illinois Family Institute

Educating informing the public about issues impacting families in illinois through research publications social media public forums and radio outreach

Religion Tinley Park, IL EIN 371265883 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Illinois Family Institute

Illinois Family Institute (IFI) is an independent 501c(3) non-profit organization research, dedicated to fostering -- within Illinois -- an environment where families can flourish.

Founded
Headquarters
Tinley Park, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

Educating informing the public about issues impacting families in illinois through research publications social media public forums and radio outreach

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 16.7% of total expenses ($125,879 of $754,703).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Illinois Family Institute is a registered religion nonprofit based in Tinley Park, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 371265883. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $765K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Illinois Family Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 91/100.

Illinois Family Institute is located in Tinley Park, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Illinois Family Institute has $765K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Illinois Family Institute is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $765K in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Illinois Family Institute. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Illinois Family Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), 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.

Illinois Family Institute (IFI) is an independent 501c(3) non-profit organization research, dedicated to fostering -- within Illinois -- an environment where families can flourish. Illinois Family Institute is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Illinois Family Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $765K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Illinois Family Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Illinois Family Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 371265883, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DA
David Smith
Exec Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

BI
Bishop L•••• D••••
BOARD MEMBER
BO
Bonnie Q•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Bruce T••••••••
CHAIRMAN
CA
Caesar L••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David S••••
EXEC DIRECTOR
DA
David S•••
Exec Director
DR
Dr J••• K••••••
BOARD MEMBER EM
DR
Dr M••• Z•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John K••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Karen H••••
SECRETARY
MA
Mark Z•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MY
Myles H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Pastor C••••• L••••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Pastor M•••• H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
RI
Richard G••••••••••
TREASURER
RI
Richard H••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Roy E•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Illinois Family Institute This page 86 $765,273 -
Arch Ministries 93 $209,863 100%
Art of Family Living 93 $276,279 90%
Willow Christian Academy 93 $369,642 89%
Global Baptist Training Foundation Inc 90 $786,135 100%
Best Missions Inc 90 $229,194 100%
Reverent Rhythms 90 $296,308 100%
Christian Campus Ministry of Springfield 90 $315,748 91%
Christian Formation Ministries Incorporated 90 $169,992 88%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 45 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 Illinois Family Institute

What is Illinois Family Institute?
Illinois Family Institute is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tinley Park, United States. Illinois Family Institute (IFI) is an independent 501c(3) non-profit organization research, dedicated to fostering -- within Illinois -- an environment where families can flourish.
When was Illinois Family Institute founded?
Illinois Family Institute was founded in 1990.
Who leads Illinois Family Institute?
David Smith serves as Exec Director.
Where is Illinois Family Institute located?
Headquartered in Tinley Park, United States.
What is Illinois Family Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Illinois Family Institute trustworthy?
Illinois Family Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Illinois Family Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 371265883.
What is Illinois Family Institute's website?
http://illinoisfamily.org