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Nonprofit · EIN 93-2519774

FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS

Tax-exempt · NAPERVILLE, IL 60566

Financials

$1.1M$303K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,134,692$303,477$831,215$833,531$2,284$831,247
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,111,735
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$22,957
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,102
Other salaries and wages
$68,731
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$73,989
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,513
Accounting fees
$6,300
Program services (functional)
$209,732
Management and general (functional)
$91,662
Fundraising (functional)
$2,083

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$32
Total assets, end of year
$833,531
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,284
Net assets, end of year
$831,247
Net assets without donor restrictions
$831,247
Gross receipts
$1,134,692
Employees
1
Volunteers
48
Year formed
2023
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURA JENSENVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
MARY JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
VICKY M JOSEPHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
JOAN TAYLORTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 8, NAPERVILLE, IL 60566-0008
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO Box 8, Naperville IL 60566
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VICKY M JOSEPH, 825 LYNDHURST CT, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Vicky M Joseph, 825 Lyndhurst Ct, Naperville IL 60563
Signed the 990
VICKY M JOSEPH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(630) 484-4421
Return prepared by
LAUTERBACH & AMEN LLP

Mission

FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TO PROVIDE HOUSING, MENTORING, AND CRITICAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY FACING HOMELESSNESS. FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES STRESSES FINANCIAL LITERACY, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, JOB TRAINING, AND EDUCATION AS TOOLS THAT LEAD FAMILIES TO STABLE HOUSING AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE BASED ON EXPENSES IS THE PAYMENT OF MONTHLY RENT, UTILITIES, AND PROGRAM PARTNER FEES TO BRIDGE COMMUNITIES FOR UP TO 12 FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AT A TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM. IN FY 2024- 25, FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS SERVED 17 FAMILIES. FAMILIES EXITING THE PROGRAM DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED FINANCIAL STABILITY FROM ENTRY BASED ON PROGRAM METRICS. FAMILIES ENTERING PROGRAM HOUSING WERE EVALUATED AND CONNECTED TO RESOURCES.
    Expenses $126,075
  • FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE BASED ON EXPENSES IS THE AUTO PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM COVERS EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF AUTOMOBILES FOR CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM. IN FY 2024-25, THE CARS OF 9 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WERE REPAIRED TOTALING 10,802.25, AND 1 CAR WAS PURCHASED WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THE CLIENTS OLD CAR WAS UNREPAIRABLE. WITHOUT SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, FAMILIES CANNOT TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF PROGRAM RESOURCES, INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS CONSISTENTLY ATTENDING WORK AND SCHOOL, PARENTS MANAGING CHILDRENS NEEDS AND CARE, AND FAMILIES ACCESSING MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES, THEREFORE REDUCING OR AVOIDING THE NEED FOR EXPENSIVE AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION AND EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS.
    Expenses $30,678
  • FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS THIRD LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE BASED ON EXPENSES COVERS THE MOVING EXPENSES OF FAMILIES ENTERING PROGRAM HOUSING AND ASSISTS WITH MOVE-OUT EXPENSES OF FAMILIES GRADUATING FROM THE PROGRAM. IN FY 2024-25, FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS SERVED 17 FAMILIES: SIX FAMILIES EXITED THE PROGRAM AND FIVE FAMILIES ENTERED. MOVE-IN EXPENSES INCLUDE TRUCK RENTAL FEES TO TRANSPORT DONATED FURNISHINGS TO PROGRAM HOUSING, THE PURCHASE OF BEDS FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER, AND ACQUIRING BASIC LIVING NEEDS FOR FAMILIES WHO ENTER THE PROGRAM WITH FEW OR NO BELONGINGS. EXPENSES FOR FAMILIES LEAVING THE PROGRAM INCLUDE PACKING BOXES, RENTAL TRUCK COSTS, AND SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE.
    Expenses $20,291
  • OTHER PROGRAMS
    Expenses $32,688 · grants $6,102

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
93-2519774
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
2024
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$833,531
Income (IRS master file)
$1,134,692

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,134,692$303,477$833,531XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Vicky M Joseph
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 93-2519774).

Questions about FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS

What is the EIN of FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS is 93-2519774.
Is FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS 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 FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS 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 FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS 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 FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names VICKY M JOSEPH.
Who are the officers and directors of FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,134,692, expenses of $303,477 and total assets of $833,531 at year end.

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