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Human Services (P20) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

LITTLE BROTHERS-FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY

EIN: 36-2651505 · CHICAGO, IL 60607-1016 · United States · FY 2024 Data
4 out of 5 74 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 86/100
Reliability (20%) 79/100
Effectiveness (25%) 80/100
Impact (25%) 50/100
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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LITTLE BROTHERS-FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY logo
75
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$4.6M
Annual Budget
$4.4M
Total Revenue
$4.5M
Total Expenses
$5.3M
Net Assets
38
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 68.4%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 14.34x
Liability-to-Asset 6.4%
Revenue Diversification 97.8%
Executive Compensation $492K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 3,979 similar organizations (United States, Human Services, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025. This organization's figures are from FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
68.4% 85.4%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
11.0% 11.5%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
20.6% 0.5%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
14.3 mo 9.3 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
6.4% 12.0%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
97.8% 92.3%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-1.1% 5.5%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
6.4% 5.6%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-1.1% 2.7%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
75 / 100
86
Financial
84
Reliability
80
Effectiveness
50
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 86
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 84
Program Effectiveness (25%) 80
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 50

1 programs 34 staff

IRS Verified Form 990 on File 95% Data Complete
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
LBFE served 830 older adults in FY2025, sharing 13,417 personal interactions. 830 $3,917.11 Per Year
Geographic Reach
Local 100%
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $4.4M $4.5M $5.3M 68.4% 38
2023 $4.5M $4.2M $5.1M 66.1% 41
2022 $3.8M $4.2M $4.7M 67.1% 41
2021 $4.6M $4.0M N/A 44
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Organization Details
EIN
36-2651505
State
IL
City
CHICAGO
ZIP
60607-1016
Classification
P20
Category
Human Services
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1959
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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