United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cicero, Illinois, registered in 1977, with $63,442,913 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$63.4M
▲ 5.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$63.4M
Net assets
$24.4M
Employees
724
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 United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago: 92% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago: 5 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Ucp seguin enables persons with disabilities to act as full members of the community.
Community day services/life skills training:community day services/life skills training addresses the physical and mental health, self-esteem, social activity, and vocational needs of adults with developmental disabilities of all ages. ucp seguin offers these essential services in several locations across the greater chicago area. our staff provides participants with a full range of beneficial activities to aid in their employability and personal growth, including exercise therapy; music, art, and movement therapy; horticultural therapy; daily living skills enhancement; safety skills training; life experience classes; and assistance with self-advocacy.
Children's foster care program:children's foster care program provides nurturing support to children and adolescents from birth through 21 years of age. the program includes specialized care for children with behavior or medical challenges, as well as traditional foster care and aftercare services. this program focuses on permanent placement in a stable adoptive or family home after foster care services end. there are two 24-hour children's group homes, and the referral program. the referral program, community connections services (ccs), provides essential support and education to families. ccs provides short-term assistance to families, helping them access resources, develop skills, and maintain safety and stability. focused on early intervention and holistic family support, ccs addresses growing needs in mental health, financial stability, housing and food access, and parenting education.
Respite services:respite services offer weekend stays for individuals in a family-style home, or one-on-one supports to develop life skills for persons with disabilities who still reside with their families.
Revenue grew from $39.3M (FY2014) to $63.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$42.4M
Total liabilities
$18.1M
Net assets
$24.4M
Salaries & benefits
$46.1M
73% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,442,913▲5.9% | $63,442,663▲10.4% | $24,370,701▲2.6% | $42,438,056▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $59,898,975▲16.0% | $57,440,961▲13.7% | $23,747,675▲14.9% | $39,464,291▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $51,625,180▲11.0% | $50,510,182▲9.7% | $20,663,193▲7.2% | $35,597,302▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $46,527,213▼0.6% | $46,032,032▲0.5% | $19,271,541▼3.5% | $32,660,906▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $46,818,553▲3.7% | $45,810,097▲2.2% | $19,969,733▲9.6% | $34,012,897▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $45,149,243▲7.5% | $44,802,084▲7.8% | $18,220,432▲1.8% | $31,472,365▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $42,009,613▲4.7% | $41,544,939▼0.9% | $17,906,417▼4.4% | $30,363,136▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $40,141,149▼0.2% | $41,926,585▲2.9% | $18,735,409▼7.5% | $31,384,473▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $40,218,171▼2.7% | $40,756,426▼9.5% | $20,258,990▼1.1% | $35,000,740▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $41,318,407▲5.0% | $45,035,747▲16.4% | $20,483,310▼15.7% | $33,272,633▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $39,345,557 | $38,674,840▲39.9% | $24,306,104▲180% | $38,070,512▲71.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $27,642,500▲6.8% | $8,680,497▲7.5% | $22,204,627 | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,878,140▲2.4% | $8,074,888▲11.0% | $22,197,028▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $25,274,466 | $7,272,271 | $22,208,213 | 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.
Highest-paid: Joseph Mengoni — $284,924 (0.45% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Mengoni | President/ceo | 50 | $284,924 |
| Irene Rivera | Chief Financial Officer | 50 | $208,539 |
| Sammy Gutierrez | Chief Program Officer | 50 | $190,701 |
| Shantina Pugh | Director of Adult Svcs. | 94 | $181,030 |
| Richard Brown | Chief Program Officer - Infinitec | 50 | $177,342 |
| Patrice L Vining | Chief Program Officer - Cfc | 50 | $162,571 |
| Sharon Larkin | Director of Medical | 41 | $157,033 |
| Carlos P Sava | Board Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Cyrus J Walker | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Gail Nieman Auerbach | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Karl Rademacher | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Kathleen A Hansen | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Lindsay Levinson | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Melissa Neddermeyer | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Michael Maher | Board Vice Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Susan H Waldman | Board President | 0.5 | — |
| Terry Carr | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Thomas H Horenkamp | Board Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Brooks & Associates Ltd | Grant Writer | $123,445 |
| Winning Systems Inc | Public Funding Development, Donor Facili | $118,213 |
44 grants to United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $48,075 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2023 | $16,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $13,450 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2022 | $119,222 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $54,450 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2022 | $26,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $16,100 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $7,900 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2021 | $246,001 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $67,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $67,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2021 | $20,000 |
1 grant totaling $1.8M in FY2024. All grants made by United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Public Schools | To assist children with disabilities | $1,781,400 |
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Data for United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago (EIN 36-2894174) 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.