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The 990 read · EIN 36-2167743 · IL · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill

Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“We serve over 37,000 illinois families annually with early learning, child welfare, and mental health.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$437K Michael Shaver, 0.5% of spending
Revenue
$85.7M 95.9% from donations and grants
Spent
$84.5M 84.3% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$35.8M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings
5.1 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
1,232 employees, 711 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 84.3¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
84.3¢
Programs, $71.3M
2.4¢
Fundraising, $2.1M
13.2¢
Admin, $11.2M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
3¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill spent 3¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $82.2M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 27.5% of program spending · $5.6M in grants $19.6M

Child welfare: all families face challenges that make caring for their children difficult at times. We help parents and caregivers recognize their strengths, normalize their challenges, and learn new skills that promote the safety and well-being of everyone. Our child welfare services provide guidance and tangible support, which is family-centric to ensure we offer solutions to meet individual needs. When families are unable to care for their children, brightpoint works to find suitable homes for their children with caregivers who can provide the appropriate care. Families receive support…

Program 2 · 18% of program spending · $279K in grants $12.9M

Mental health and wellness: our mental health and wellness programs strengthen families through therapy and counseling. We provide comprehensive behavioral health services to parents, children and youth, ages 4 21 years old, across illinois, including individual, family, and group therapy as well as connections to community resources such as medical providers, housing resources and food assistance. Our team of licensed and experienced counselors create a supportive environment for individuals and families to explore and navigate their unique life circumstances.

Program 3 · 17.6% of program spending · $279K in grants $12.6M

Other program services include child and family counseling, parental support, youth services, and program services management which all serve to give children help, hope and opportunity.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $22.3M to $35.8M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Michael Shaver
President & CEO
$436,536
Mario Perez
EVP & COO
$264,666
Angelica Stapert
Senior VP & CFO
$248,421
Sean Soun
Chief of Staff
$223,367
Paula D Corrigan-Halpern
Chief of Ext Affairs Offic
$211,821
Sara K Irmen
Chief Advancement Officer
$207,465
Edward M Balogh Jr
Controller
$137,895
Melinda M Smith
VP of Early Childhood
$137,353
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Childcare Careers LLCTemporary professional staff$1,952,069
Wipfli LlpIt consulting$366,070
Delicious Unlimited CoFood service$143,331
Cliftonlarsonallen LlpAccounting fees$112,713
Koya Leadership PartnersTraining services$105,000
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill CEO make?

Michael Shaver, President & CEO, received $436,536 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.5% of Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill's $84.5M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill donations go to programs?

Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill reported 84.3% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 2.4% as fundraising and 13.2% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill have?

Net assets were $35.8M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 5.1 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Children's Home & Aid Society of Ill: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/children-s-home-and-aid-society-of-ill/