Misericordia Home
88% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Misericordia Home is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1946, with $130,939,538 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
6300 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL, 60660 EIN 36-2170153 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$130.9M
▲ 2.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$115.3M
Net assets
$965.0M
Employees
1,776
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 · $7 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 Misericordia Home: 88% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating100 mo reserves · +12% 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 Misericordia Home: 100 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a B+ 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 Misericordia Home: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Misericordia Home: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Residential and vocational services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Contact & location
- Address
- 6300 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL, 60660
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $87.4M (FY2013) to $130.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $14.4MNet assets $965.0M
Operating margin
11.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$979.4M
Total liabilities
$14.4M
Net assets
$965.0M
Salaries & benefits
$84.8M
74% of expenses
Board members
8
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,939,538▲2.8% | $115,301,509▲10.6% | $965,014,395▲3.2% | $979,383,854▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $127,399,437▲15.9% | $104,208,375▲8.0% | $934,871,379▲7.7% | $948,806,814▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $109,947,685▼19.6% | $96,456,480▲9.7% | $868,214,621▼7.6% | $879,014,261▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $136,708,430▲21.2% | $87,933,310▲4.6% | $939,119,701▲23.5% | $953,257,404▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $112,752,334▼1.1% | $84,046,916▲7.8% | $760,427,224▲0.9% | $771,388,817▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $113,966,826▲6.0% | $77,988,469▲4.8% | $753,773,475▲5.5% | $763,182,635▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $107,494,758▲4.0% | $74,421,380▲7.9% | $714,638,501▲6.8% | $723,028,165▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $103,360,717▲16.7% | $68,981,056▲4.7% | $668,853,319▲11.9% | $676,111,805▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $88,553,365▼6.4% | $65,902,092▲4.5% | $597,683,049▲1.9% | $604,515,363▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $94,613,639▲8.2% | $63,072,295▲7.4% | $586,470,932▲5.8% | $594,092,708▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $87,404,869 | $58,702,205▲2.3% | $554,199,288▲14.9% | $561,165,628▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $57,397,416▲1.4% | $482,149,198▲12.2% | $488,825,139▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $56,620,955▲2.1% | $429,659,679▲2.3% | $435,170,102▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $55,464,977▲2.9% | $419,896,319▲19.4% | $425,688,031▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $53,893,689 | $351,602,617 | $357,567,743 | 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: Madelyne Trejo — $229,701 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madelyne Trejo | Vp Clinic Services | 40 | $229,701 |
| Kevin Connelly | Corp Secretary & Cfo | 40 | $199,349 |
| Mary Pat O'brien | Asst. Exec Director | 40 | $193,231 |
| Scott Thompson | Cio | 40 | $156,960 |
| Chris Krackenberger | Vp of Residential Services | 40 | $155,364 |
| Geana Connelly | Vp Strategy, People & Culture | 40 | $151,464 |
| Fr John Clair | Assoc Director/ceo | 40 | $140,923 |
| Fr Clete Kiley | Director | 1 | — |
| John Dyer | Director | 1 | — |
| Margaret Houlihan Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Dempsey | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Paul Carbone | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Figliulo | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Soudan | Director | 1 | — |
| Sharon O'keefe | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Walsh Construction of Illinois | Construction Management | $26,235,440 |
| Midwest Mechanical Services | Mechanical Services | $768,400 |
| United Ideal Group | Cleaning Services | $604,803 |
| Sentinel Security LLC | Security Services | $592,833 |
| Fiduciary Managment | Investment Services | $522,209 |
Grants received · $32.7M total
238 grants to Misericordia Home totaling $32.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $1,091,750 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $220,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $190,624 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Health, general | 2024 | $166,750 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $40,500 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $38,479 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $30,902 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $27,200 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | General operating | 2024 | $22,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $20,300 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $19,100 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor choice | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $13,000 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $8,418 |
Grants made · $62K in FY2023
4 grants totaling $62K in FY2023. All grants made by Misericordia Home →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | General support | $40,000 |
| Ucp Seguin of Greater Chicago Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| St Mary of the Lake Seminary | General support | $6,500 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | General support | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Misericordia Home a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Misericordia Home is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2170153, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Misericordia Home's EIN?
- Misericordia Home's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2170153.
- How much revenue does Misericordia Home report?
- Misericordia Home reported $130,939,538 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Misericordia Home's spending goes to programs?
- Misericordia Home spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Misericordia Home have?
- CharityIndex grades Misericordia Home A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Misericordia Home's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Misericordia Home's latest Form 990 is $229,701, paid to Madelyne Trejo (Vp Clinic Services).
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Data for Misericordia Home (EIN 36-2170153) 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.