Nonprofit · EIN 37-0673515
SPERO FAMILY SERVICES
Tax-exempt · MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,434,243 | $15,508,243 | -$74,000 | $9,829,871 | $3,886,093 | $5,943,778 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,311,563 | $14,387,087 | -$75,524 | $8,942,037 | $3,467,655 | $5,474,382 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,185,817 | $11,780,146 | $405,671 | $8,893,060 | $3,833,085 | $5,059,975 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,838,279
- of which government grants
- $14,127,675
- Program service revenue
- $389,925
- Investment income
- $23,400
- Royalties
- $21,604
- Net rental income
- $48,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- $40,524
- Other revenue
- $182,639
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,477,810
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,451,444
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,591
- Accounting fees
- $54,317
- Occupancy
- $522,135
- Depreciation
- $120,727
- Program services (functional)
- $14,944,663
- Management and general (functional)
- $485,644
- Fundraising (functional)
- $77,936
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,942,037
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,829,871
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,886,093
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,943,778
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,102,329
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,034,962
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,307,022
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,636,756
- Gross receipts
- $15,444,540
- Employees
- 298
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1949
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE BENARD | CEO Officer | 40 | $128,199 | $13,590 |
| DOUG HOFFMAN | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY ZIBBY-DAMRON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON SIMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL WHITE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB SCHNICKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE WEBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV CAROL LAKOTA EASTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLA WEXSTTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE LITTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN CLODI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL HAMERSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMONA GIRTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| STAN IRVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTY MCMICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA BAUMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DR ELIZABETH LEWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE BENARD | CEO Officer | 40 | $115,030 | $12,937 |
| DOUG HOFFMAN | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY ZIBBY-DAMRON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON SIMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL WHITE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB SCHNICKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE WEBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV CAROL LAKOTA EASTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLA WEXSTTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE LITTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN CLODI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL HAMERSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMONA GIRTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| STAN IRVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV VICTOR LONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE BENARD | CEO Officer | 40 | $122,722 |
| DOUG HOFFMAN | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| KAY ZIBBY-DAMRON | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| SHARON SIMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| GAIL WHITE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| REV VICTOR LONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JAMIE ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DR JOHN HATTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| REV CAROL LAKOTA EASTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| DARLA WEXSTTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ANGIE LITTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MEGAN CLODI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| CAROL HAMERSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| RAMONA GIRTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| REV ALLYNN WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| CURTIS BROWN | DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2023 RICHVIEW RD, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-2884
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DOUG HOFFMAN, 2023 RICHVIEW ROAD, MT VERNON, IL 62864
- Signed the 990
- DOUG HOFFMAN, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (618) 242-1070
- Website
- SPEROFS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KERBER ECK & BRAECKEL LLP
Mission
SPERO FAMILY SERVICES OFFERS HOPE, HELP, AND HEALING BY PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED HUMAN SERVICES TO MEET THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM PROMOTES HEALING AND PROVIDES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT WITH THE SUPPORT OF CARING PEOPLE. YOUTH ARE CARED FOR AND SUPERVISED BY A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TREATMENT TEAM THAT INCLUDES THERAPISTS, PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHIATRIC NURSES (CERTIFIED IN MENTAL HEALTH), CASE MANAGERS AND OTHER TRAINED PARA-PROFESSIONAL STAFF. A CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST IS ALSO AVAILABLE. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 12 YOUTH (MALES AND FEMALES) AND PLACES THEM IN YOUTH HOMES ON A 25 ACRE CAMPUS. YOUTH IN THE PROGRAM RANGE FROM 12 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE. SPERO FAMILY SERVICES CONSISTENTLY STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE AS THEY SEEK TO HELP YOUTH AND FAMILIES GROW THROUGH SERVICES PROVIDED IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT OF TRUST AND OPEN COMMUNICATION.Expenses $2,867,504
- SPERO COUNSLING AND WELLNESS PROVIDES OUTPATIENT COUNSELING AND TRAINING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND GROUPS OF ALL AGES ON A FEE FOR SERVICE BASIS.Expenses $1,587,863 · revenue $119,586
- THE RAP IMMERSION SITE PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND SUPPORT THROUGH TEAM FACILITATION AND SERVICE COORDINATION TO FAMILIES INVOLVED IN DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES INTACT OR REUNIFICATION SERVICES.Expenses $2,323,687
- THE GROUP HOME PROGRAM PROMOTES HEALING AND PROVIDES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT WITH THE SUPPORT OF CARING PEOPLE. YOUTH ARE CARED FOR AND SUPERVISED BY A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TREATMENT TEAM THAT INCLUDES THERAPISTS, PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHIATRIC NURSES (CERTIFIED IN MENTAL HEALTH), CASE MANAGERS AND OTHER TRAINED PARA-PROFESSIONAL STAFF. A CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST IS ALSO AVAILABLE. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 8 YOUTH (MALES AND FEMALES) AND PLACES THEM IN YOUTH HOMES ON A 25 ACRE CAMPUS. YOUTH IN THE PROGRAM RANGE FROM 12 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE. SPERO FAMILY SERVICES CONSISTENTLY STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE AS THEY SEEK TO HELP YOUTH AND FAMILIES GROW THROUGH SERVICES PROVIDED IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT OF TRUST AND OPEN COMMUNICATION.Expenses $1,101,762
- THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM IS A DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM YOUTH IN ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE BY MOVING THE YOUTH INTO A COMMUNITY BASED APARTMENT AND OUT OF THE ON-CAMPUS HOUSING.Expenses $111,399
- THE TRADITIONAL FOSTER CARE PROGRAM ALLOWS SPERO FAMILY SERVICES TO OVERSEE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES CASES WHEN YOUTH ARE PLACED IN A LICENSED FOSTER CARE HOME OR IN A HOME OF A RELATIVE OR FICTIVE KIN.Expenses $784,051
- THE SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE PROGRAM ALLOWS SPERO FAMILY SERVICES TO PLACE YOUTH IN A LICENSED FOSTER CARE HOME WHICH PROVIDES A LOVING AND STRUCTURED HOME FOR THE YOUTH.Expenses $498,441
- THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM IS FOR YOUTH AGES 17 1/2 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS WHILE CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION, GAINING EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.Expenses $948,372
- THE ADOLESCENT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM ALLOWS SPERO FAMILY SERVICES TO PLACE YOUTH IN A LICENSED FOSTER CARE HOME WHICH PROVIDES A LOVING AND STRUCTURED HOME FOR THE YOUTH.Expenses $65,605
- THE FLEX FUNDS CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS A FISCAL AGENT PROGRAM. SPERO FAMILY SERVICES IS THE FISCAL AGENT AND RECEIVES AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED.Expenses $265,394
- THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. IT ALSO MATCHES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH TRAINED PARENT EDUCATORS WHO MAKE REGULAR PERSONAL HOME VISITS DURING A CHILD'S EARLIEST YEARS FROM PRENATAL TO 3 YEARS OLD.Expenses $918,363
- THE YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM HELPS HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED OR LIVE IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS OBTAIN THEIR GED AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SKILLS TO GET A JOB OR OBTAIN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.Expenses $923,786
- THE MENTAL HEALTH JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM OR ARE AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT IN JUVENILE JUSTICE THROUGH MENTORING AND CONNECTION TO REFERRAL SOURCES IN AN ATTEMPT TO MINIMIZE INVOLVEMENT OR RE-INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.Expenses $165,372
- THE IN-HOME INTENSIVE SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE IN-HOME CRISIS INTERVENTION, COUNSELING, AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN AT IMMINENT RISK OF PLACEMENT IN THE CHILD WELFARE OR JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS.Expenses $57,525
- THE NURTURING PARENT FAMILY FIRST PROGRAM IS AN EXTENSION OF THE NURTURING PARENT LEGACY PROGRAM WHICH IS A PREVENTATIVE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES IN-HOME COUNSELING TO AT-RISK FAMILIES WHO HAVE YOUTH WITH SOCIAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL NEEDS.Expenses $120,191
- THE NURTUING PARENT LEGACY PROGRAM PROVIDES IN-HOME COUNSELING TO AT-RISK FAMILIES WHO HAVE YOUTH WITH SOCIAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL NEEDS.Expenses $380,552
- FAMILY FOUNDATIONS IS A PREVENTATIVE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES IN-HOME COUNSELING TO AT-RISK FAMILIES WHO HAVE YOUTH WITH SOCIAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL NEEDS.Expenses $366,875
- THE BRIGHT START PROGRAM IS A DAYCARE CENTER THAT IS LICENSED FOR 122 YOUTH AGES INFANT THROUGH 5. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE FAMILIES ARE LOW INCOME AND THEIR FEES ARE SUBSIDIZED BY THE PROJECT CHILD GRANT.Expenses $1,457,921 · revenue $261,761
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-0673515
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,829,871
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,444,540
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,434,243 | $15,508,243 | $9,829,871 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,311,563 | $14,387,087 | $8,942,037 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,185,817 | $11,780,146 | $8,893,060 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,404,846 | $9,931,309 | $7,180,018 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 37-0673515).
Questions about SPERO FAMILY SERVICES
- What is the EIN of SPERO FAMILY SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPERO FAMILY SERVICES is 37-0673515.
- Is SPERO FAMILY SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to SPERO FAMILY SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPERO FAMILY SERVICES 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 SPERO FAMILY SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPERO FAMILY SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SPERO FAMILY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DOUG HOFFMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPERO FAMILY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,199 (JOE BENARD, CEO).
- How much revenue does SPERO FAMILY SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,434,243, expenses of $15,508,243 and total assets of $9,829,871 at year end.
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