Norman C Sleezer Youth Home
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Norman C Sleezer Youth Home is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Freeport, Illinois, registered in 1974, with $2,250,883 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1401 S Sleezer Home Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032 EIN 36-2803988 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.3M
▲ 0.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Norman C Sleezer Youth Home— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 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 Norman C Sleezer Youth Home: 9 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Norman C Sleezer Youth Home— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Norman C Sleezer Youth Home: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.1M (FY2013) to $2.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $205KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$205K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,250,883▲0.4% | $2,200,010▼2.9% | $1,643,490▲10.7% | $1,848,869▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,241,972▲51.5% | $2,265,777▲42.3% | $1,484,877▲6.0% | $1,723,508▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,479,814▼1.8% | $1,592,669▲1.5% | $1,400,844▼3.8% | $1,617,368▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,507,436▼10.0% | $1,569,895▼1.5% | $1,456,243▼12.5% | $1,640,823▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,675,670▲8.4% | $1,594,345▼0.8% | $1,664,791▲24.1% | $1,796,049▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,545,832▲5.2% | $1,607,221▲0.8% | $1,341,892▼7.6% | $1,600,216▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,469,121▼21.2% | $1,594,510▼18.4% | $1,451,906▼8.0% | $1,553,191▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,864,849▼10.5% | $1,953,538▼0.5% | $1,578,557▼2.2% | $1,732,037▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,083,353▼1.4% | $1,963,659▼9.7% | $1,613,574▲13.9% | $1,759,790▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,113,007▼6.0% | $2,173,659▲1.6% | $1,417,128▼4.5% | $1,565,210▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,248,191▲6.4% | $2,138,475▲1.7% | $1,484,180▲7.1% | $1,660,931▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,112,384 | $2,102,647▲0.5% | $1,385,294▲5.9% | $1,615,636▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,092,777▼8.2% | $1,308,415▲18.1% | $1,485,035▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,279,059▲3.5% | $1,107,497▼12.9% | $1,303,315▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,202,821 | $1,270,855 | $1,470,580 | 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.
Grants received · $130K total
8 grants to Norman C Sleezer Youth Home totaling $130K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2023 | $7,166 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2022 | $8,547 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2021 | $12,022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2020 | $16,786 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2020 | $16,786 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2016 | $19,346 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | 2015 | $20,654 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feeding hungry | 2014 | $29,121 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Norman C Sleezer Youth Home a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Norman C Sleezer Youth Home is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2803988, based in Freeport, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Norman C Sleezer Youth Home's EIN?
- Norman C Sleezer Youth Home's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2803988.
- How much revenue does Norman C Sleezer Youth Home report?
- Norman C Sleezer Youth Home reported $2,250,883 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Norman C Sleezer Youth Home have?
- CharityIndex grades Norman C Sleezer Youth Home B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Norman C Sleezer Youth Home (EIN 36-2803988) 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.