Chileda Institute
Chileda Institute reported $24.9 million in revenue and $24.3 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $89.43 went to program services, $10.49 to management and general costs and $0.08 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 95.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $247,948 (CEO). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 134% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $24MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $25MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 89.4% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.05 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 1.7% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 95.9% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $247,948 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.02% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 8.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 7 of 7 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseResidential treatment and educational programs for youth with cognitive disabilities and significant behavioral challenges who cannot be served within other service models. Chileda is licensed by the state of wisconsin as a residential care center (rcc). Chileda is licensed to provide care for up to 56 residents ages 6-21, but only has capacity for 48 residents and accepts enrollments from across the united states. The staff at chileda are highly trained in the use of evidence based practices to develop comprehensive and individualized programs using multiple modalities to best meet the need…
Day school programming at chileda works with up to 20 students from several surrounding communities. Chileda's licensed special education teachers work with the referring school district to carry over and refine the individual education plan
Our adult family home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive home for three adult men. Beyond meeting their daily care needs, our focus is on helping each individual continue to grow in independence and strengthen the skills needed for everyday life. Through consistent support, encouragement, and meaningful opportunities to participate in their home and community, we strive to create an environment where each person is known, valued, and empowered to live as fully and independently as possible
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $247,948 | $0 | $0 | $247,948 |
| COO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $173,340 | $0 | $0 | $173,340 |
| VP OF FINANCE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $147,541 | $0 | $0 | $147,541 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Chileda Institute (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $569K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b7 · 7 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5645
Private foundation grants it received
6 private foundations reported grants to Chileda Institute totaling $58,537 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Chileda Institute's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Chileda Institute reported that 89.4% of its $24.3 million in expenses went to program services, 10.5% to management and general and 0.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Chileda Institute pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Chileda Institute reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $247,948, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Chileda Institute get its money?
Of $24.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 1.7% came from contributions and grants (including 0.8% from government grants) and 95.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Chileda Institute a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 39-1244797 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202612439349302101 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503019349301430 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443209349305019 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343149349302029 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202243129349302454 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202133079349302708 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202033219349319508 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 39-1244797: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.