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Arts, Culture & Humanities (A90) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

ART HELPS HEAL NFP

EIN: 81-2253693 · CHICAGO, IL 60613-3124 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 55 / 100 Based on one year of filings
Financial strength (30%) 38/100
Reliability (20%) 76/100
Effectiveness (25%) 38/100
Impact (25%) 75/100
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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43
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

Art Helps Heal is a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting adolescents experiencing hospitalization through creative mental health programming. Our mission is to provide accessible, art-based tools that help youth process isolation, anxiety, and medical trauma, fostering emotional expression, resilience, and healing during challenging medical experiences.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$17K
Total Revenue
$27K
Total Expenses
$2K
Net Assets
N/A
Employees
Revenue Sources
Program Expense Ratio N/A
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 0.70x
Liability-to-Asset N/A
Revenue Diversification 100.0%
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 11,905 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, under $100K in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
0.7 mo 16.5 mo
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
100.0% 89.4%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-4.6% 1.6%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
6.6% 1.2%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-56.5% 9.3%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2026
43 / 100
0
Financial
76
Reliability
38
Effectiveness
75
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 0
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 76
Program Effectiveness (25%) 38
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 75

5,000 served annually $25 per beneficiary

IRS Verified Form 990 on File 85% Data Complete
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Improved emotional well-being and reduced isolation for hospitalized youth 5,000 $25.00 Lifetime
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $17K $27K $2K
2023 $18K $25K $11K
2022 $32K $20K $18K
2021 $15K $11K $6K 22.3%
2020 $34K $19K N/A 1
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Organization Details
EIN
81-2253693
State
IL
City
CHICAGO
ZIP
60613-3124
Classification
A90
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
3★
Coverage
B
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2016
Foundation Code
16
Form 990
On File
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