Metropolitan Family Services
88% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Metropolitan Family Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Merrionette Park, Illinois, registered in 1952, with $152,445,618 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
11560 S Kedzie Avenue 200, Merrionette Park, IL, 60803 EIN 36-2167940 Since 1952
Revenue (FY2023)
$152.4M
▲ 14.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$149.2M
Net assets
$87.1M
Employees
1,858
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Metropolitan Family Services: 88% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Metropolitan Family Services: 7 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Metropolitan Family Services: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Metropolitan Family Services: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Metropolitan family services' mission is to provide and mobilize the services needed to strengthen families and communities.
What they do
Emotional wellness: we encourage healthy and productive lives. through supportive, caring counseling, individuals and families in any phase of life are empowered to better handle life's challenges. our mental health services provide psychiatric evaluation, case management and crisis intervention to help children and adults with chronic mental illness recover and be productive. we also offer assistance for older adults and their caregivers to meet the unique concerns of this stage of life. compassionate violence prevention programs alleviate the impact of community or domestic violence. and specialized veterans' services help returning soldiers and their families reintegrate into civilian life and reconnect with one another.number of clients served - 18,789
Education: we prepare young people and parents for success.our programs promote academic achievement and social and emotional development among children, youth and families to foster success in life. helping parents, especially younger parents, prepare for the challenges of parenting ensures that children are cared for, nurtured and experience a future of promise and opportunity.number of clients served - 20,302
Economic stability: we support strong, self-sustaining families.our programs offer support and education to economically challenged families so they may improve the quality of their work, lifestyle and finances. we help families prepare for, find and sustain stable jobs and housing, which is vital to long-term stability. through specialized counseling services, our employee assistance network helps employees remain productive and achieve balance between their work and personal lives.number of clients served - 26,900
Contact & location
- Address
- 11560 S Kedzie Avenue 200, Merrionette Park, IL, 60803
- City
- Merrionette Park
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $42.4M (FY2013) to $152.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $40.1MNet assets $87.1M
Operating margin
2.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$127.1M
Total liabilities
$40.1M
Net assets
$87.1M
Salaries & benefits
$68.9M
46% of expenses
Board members
71
71 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $152,445,618▲14.0% | $149,218,276▲13.9% | $87,079,967▲1.8% | $127,141,927▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $133,772,330▲12.3% | $131,052,548▲15.7% | $85,531,912▲9.1% | $146,730,774▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $119,151,765▲24.8% | $113,259,432▲17.4% | $78,407,210▲6.1% | $121,918,096▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $95,446,879▲7.9% | $96,451,987▲8.6% | $73,901,555▲25.8% | $119,356,740▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $88,438,482▲45.0% | $88,814,218▲46.9% | $58,731,833▼8.9% | $96,724,475▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $60,979,874▲16.7% | $60,478,604▲12.0% | $64,502,351▲8.1% | $98,118,504▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,247,373▲25.2% | $54,011,706▲34.0% | $59,652,086▲3.5% | $91,931,517▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $41,735,025▼1.1% | $40,309,248▲3.5% | $57,629,018▲21.5% | $90,767,881▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $42,211,938▼0.8% | $38,953,827▲1.6% | $47,448,130▼14.4% | $86,136,314▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,549,030▲0.4% | $38,352,124▼4.8% | $55,437,364▲2.1% | $86,570,811▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $42,379,816 | $40,279,073▲6.4% | $54,286,778▲16.0% | $84,892,378▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $37,849,495▲13.5% | $46,799,737▲20.9% | $77,373,110▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,351,958▲8.7% | $38,705,845▼18.8% | $74,402,837▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $30,685,258▲4.7% | $47,673,576▲16.4% | $74,801,476▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $29,311,115 | $40,972,708 | $69,146,070 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Ricardo Estrada — $351,656 (0.24% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Estrada | President & Ceo | 41 | $351,656 |
| James C Baldwin | Cfo, Treasurer | 40.5 | $231,698 |
| Theresa Nihill | Chief Operating Officer | 41.5 | $227,692 |
| Franchot B Givens | Psychiatrist | 40 | $226,646 |
| Vaughn Bryant | Director | 40 | $211,167 |
| Barbara West Stone | Sr Vp, External Affairs | 40 | $206,568 |
| Timothy Holper | Chief Data Officer | 40 | $188,259 |
| Nicole Carlos | Vp, Program Development & Operations | 40 | $162,394 |
| Jason Eliason | Chief of Staff | 40 | $137,982 |
| Rhonda Mcneal | Assistant Secretary (until 5/15/24) | 40 | $59,954 |
| Aleck Matambo | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Alexandra L Singer | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Allen A Rodriguez | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Arne Duncan | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Ashley Duchossois Joyce | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Audrey H Rubin Jd | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Aysha Acibucu | Board Member (until 10/13/23) | 0.5 | — |
| Barbara Rapp | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Bryan Rozum | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Byron O Spruell | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Outsource Partners International Inc | Outsourcing | $501,069 |
| Midwest Mechanical Services | Building Maintenance | $369,112 |
| Rsm Us LLP | Audit and Consulting Services | $250,223 |
| Nancy Love | Consultation Services | $221,462 |
| Gdi Integrated Facility Services | Building Maintenance | $172,749 |
Grants received · $104.6M total
149 grants to Metropolitan Family Services totaling $104.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Capital support for mpowerment house, metropolitan peace initiatives, communities partnering 4 peace (cp4p), youth intervention with highest risk, midway domestic violence services for youth and families, restore and expand after school programs in chicago, general operating support and matching gifts | 2024 | $3,572,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $2,038,325 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness History | Case management | 2024 | $1,793,777 |
| Start Early | Comm based family services | 2024 | $738,483 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $312,484 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2024 | $115,913 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $45,512 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2024 | $38,650 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $29,785 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $17,040 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $10,979 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $8,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $9,642,537 |
Grants made · $1.2M in FY2023
2 grants totaling $1.2M in FY2023. All grants made by Metropolitan Family Services →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Area Community Center | General operating support | $931,514 |
| Metropolitan Family Services Dupage | General operating support | $280,223 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Metropolitan Family Services a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Metropolitan Family Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2167940, based in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Metropolitan Family Services's EIN?
- Metropolitan Family Services's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2167940.
- How much revenue does Metropolitan Family Services report?
- Metropolitan Family Services reported $152,445,618 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Metropolitan Family Services's spending goes to programs?
- Metropolitan Family Services spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Metropolitan Family Services have?
- CharityIndex grades Metropolitan Family Services A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Metropolitan Family Services's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Metropolitan Family Services's latest Form 990 is $351,656, paid to Ricardo Estrada (President & Ceo).
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Data for Metropolitan Family Services (EIN 36-2167940) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.