Illinois Family Institute
Educating informing the public about issues impacting families in illinois through research publications social media public forums and radio outreach
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Illinois Family Institute (IFI) is an independent 501c(3) non-profit organization research, dedicated to fostering -- within Illinois -- an environment where families can flourish.
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Mission
Educating informing the public about issues impacting families in illinois through research publications social media public forums and radio outreach
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Illinois Family Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 114,636 religion 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 92% of the 34,987 religion charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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 + methodologyIllinois 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. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $765K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Illinois Family Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 371265883. 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.
Illinois Family Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. 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 medium 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Illinois Family Institute 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 89% 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.
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: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. 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.
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.
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE 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 (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 45 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 · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, IL, United States.
- What is Illinois Family Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Illinois Family Institute trustworthy?
- Illinois Family Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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