Nonprofit · EIN 27-2149745
LIBENU
Tax-exempt · SKOKIE, IL 60076
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,825,149 | $1,549,874 | $275,275 | $7,108,907 | $1,415,118 | $5,693,789 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,751,740 | $1,450,120 | $301,620 | $6,993,973 | $1,583,418 | $5,410,555 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,353,509 | $1,335,461 | $2,018,048 | $6,612,849 | $1,511,739 | $5,101,110 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,409,617
- of which government grants
- $159,663
- Program service revenue
- $329,213
- Investment income
- $86,319
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $833,008
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $890,163
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $64,397
- Travel
- $2,851
- Depreciation
- $96,099
- Program services (functional)
- $1,314,214
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,080
- Fundraising (functional)
- $145,580
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,993,973
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,108,907
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,415,118
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,693,789
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,922,843
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,238,347
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,693,789
- Gross receipts
- $1,825,149
- Employees
- 22
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHANA ERENBERG | CEO Officer | 40 | $195,693 |
| SHARYL ROSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DR RICH ARONOFF | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DEBRA HARTMAN | TRASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NESANEL DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| GARY ASHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MITCH DAYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JULIE THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JASON AMRANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SCOTT GOTTLIEB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| CHASIDA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHANA ERENBERG | CEO Officer | 40 | $192,843 |
| SHARYL ROSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DR RICH ARONOFF | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DEBRA HARTMAN | TRASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NESANEL DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| GARY ASHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MITCH DAYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JULIE THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DAVID SETILER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SCOTT GOTTLIEB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| CHASIDA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHANA ERENBERG | CEO Officer | 40 | $187,093 |
| SHARYL ROSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DR RICH ARONOFF | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DEBRA HARTMAN | TRASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NESANEL DAVIS | DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| GARY ASHMAN | LEGAL Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MITCH DAYAN | REAL ESTATE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JULIE THOMAS | MARKETING Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER BROWN | NONPROFIT MA Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SCOTT GOTTLIEB | PARENT LIAIS Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| CHASI DAVIS | LEV CHICAGO Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8052 N MONTICELLO 203, SKOKIE, IL 60076-3438
- In care of
- % JOLINE HOFFMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SHANA ERENBERG, 8052 MONTICELLO 203, SKOKIE, IL 60076
- Signed the 990
- SHANA ERENBERG, CEO
- Phone
- (847) 213-0514
- Website
- LIBENU.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WAYNE B GREENBERG CPA
Mission
LIBENU'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A LIFETIME OF CARE AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, EMPOWERING THEM TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AS FULLY INCLUDED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. LIBENU PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, ENABLING THEM TO CREATE THE LIFE THEY WANT FOR THEIR LOVED ONES, RESULTING IN DECREASED STRESS AND AN INCREASED SENSE OF SECURITY FOR THE FUTURE. LIBENU FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING, ROBUST RESPITE SERVICES INFUSED WITH TRADITIONAL VALUES FOR FAMILIES; WARM, WELCOMING PERSON-CENTERED KOSHER HOMES FOR ADULTS; INCLUSIVE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY; PARTNERSHIPS FOR DAY PROGRAMMING AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING; AND LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENCES - ESTABLISH PERSON CENTERED GROUP HOMES THAT SERVE ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, ENABLING THEM TO LIVE IN A FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY BASED SETTING. THERE WERE FOUR ESTABLISHED RESIDENCES AT THREE PHYSICAL ADDRESSES.Expenses $568,582
- THE LEV CHICAGO RESPITE PROGRAM - PROVIDES DESPERATELY NEEDED ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES BY OFFERING PROFESSIONAL, DEPENDABLE, WELL STRUCTURED RESPITE SERVICES IN A WARM, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES CENTERED AROUND HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS, AS WELL AS A DELICIOUS, HEALTHY KOSHER DINNER. A HIGH STAFF TO CLIENT RATIO ENSURES THAT EVERYONE'S NEEDS ARE PROPERLY ADDRESSED AND THAT LIBENU'S "GOLD STANDARD OF CARE" IS MAINTAINED.Expenses $515,818
- COMMUNITY EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON DISABILITY RELATED TOPICS, INCLUDING: PLANNING FOR TRANSITIONS (POST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS); UNDERSTANDING YOUR BENEFITS; NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM.Expenses $229,814
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2149745
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P73)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,108,907
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,825,149
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,825,149 | $1,549,874 | $7,108,907 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,751,740 | $1,450,120 | $6,993,973 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,353,509 | $1,335,461 | $6,612,849 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,609,273 | $1,155,581 | $4,230,227 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2149745).
Questions about LIBENU
- What is the EIN of LIBENU?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIBENU is 27-2149745.
- Is LIBENU tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to LIBENU tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIBENU file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LIBENU due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIBENU last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIBENU?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHANA ERENBERG.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIBENU?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $195,693 (SHANA ERENBERG, CEO).
- How much revenue does LIBENU have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,825,149, expenses of $1,549,874 and total assets of $7,108,907 at year end.
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