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Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired

To provide housing and supportive services to adults who are blind and visually impaired.

Human Services Chicago, IL EIN 300246731 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired

A Community for Adults Who Are Blind Friedman Place is a nonprofit Supportive Living Community for adults who are blind. We provide housing and supportive services that emphasize self-determination, independence, and interaction within the community. About Us Join Our Community Friedman Place works across three key program areas

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
L20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

To provide housing and supportive services to adults who are blind and visually impaired.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE L20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

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

Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 300246731. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired 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 human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired has $6M 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.

Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired. 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.

Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired 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.

A Community for Adults Who Are Blind Friedman Place is a nonprofit Supportive Living Community for adults who are blind. We provide housing and supportive services that emphasize self-determination, independence, and interaction within the community. About Us Join Our Community Friedman Place works across three key program areas Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300246731, 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
$1M-$10M
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

AL
Alexander Brown
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron T•••••••
Director
AL
Alexander B••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BE
Beverly E S••••••
Secretary
BE
Beverly S••••••
SECRETARY
BI
Bill G••••
Director
CH
Christophe Q•••••••
Director
CH
Christopher Q•••••••
Director
EV
Evelyn H••••••
Director
IA
Ian D K••
Vice President
IA
Ian K••
VICE PRESIDENT
JE
Jeff F•••••
Director
JI
Jill S•••••
Director
LI
Lily D••••••••••••
Director
MA
Mary H••••
PRESIDENT
MI
Michael G•••••••
Director
MI
Michael S•••••
Director
PA
Paul R•••
Director
RI
Richard G•••••••
TREASURER
RI
Richard H G•••••••
Treasurer
RI
Rich G•••••••
TREASURER
SI
Sid F•••••••
Director
WI
William G••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2025
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$5.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired This page 89 $5.7 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

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 - 74 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

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Quick facts about Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired

What is Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired?
Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. A Community for Adults Who Are Blind Friedman Place is a nonprofit Supportive Living Community for adults who are blind. We provide housing and supportive services that emphasize self-determination, independence, and interaction within the community. About Us Join Our Community Friedman Place works across three key program areas
When was Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired founded?
Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired was founded in 2004.
Who leads Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired?
Alexander Brown serves as Executive Director.
Where is Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired trustworthy?
Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired 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 Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300246731.
What is Maplewood Housing for the Visually Impaired's website?
http://www.friedmanplace.org