Serenity House Counseling Services Inc
Serenity house provides treatment services for substance use disorders to all individuals and families who are recovering from substance use disorders by helping to develop the skills necessary to rebuild families, strengthen relationships, and become productive members of the community.
Serenity House Counseling Services Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,594,184
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $4,468,514
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $50,966
- +94.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,279,390
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Serenity House Counseling Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAMI of Dupage County Illinois Wheaton, IL | Pass-Thru Grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,594,184 | $4,468,514 | $4,279,390 | — | — | $50,966 |
| 2024 | $9,435,404 | $5,303,263 | $3,606,188 | — | — | $26,273 |
| 2023 | $7,982,923 | $3,605,001 | $3,009,012 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,310 |
| 2022 | $2,600,846 | $3,428,276 | $2,636,920 | — | — | $133 |
| 2021 | $1,853,393 | $2,825,900 | $2,389,447 | — | — | $346 |
| 2020 | $1,602,846 | $2,221,207 | $2,257,900 | — | — | $290 |
About Serenity House Counseling Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Serenity House Counseling Services Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Addison, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Serenity House Counseling Services Inc is led by Mark Buschbacher, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Buschbacher
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $173K (2025)
Anton Engelmann
Chair
Board Chairperson → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina Williams
Director of Operations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024) → $107K (2025)
Donna Rennard
Clinical Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Vito Locascio
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Albert
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Griffiths
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kozlowicz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Ragalie-Carr
Vice Chair
Vice Chairperson → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Pfeiffer
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Atty James Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ian Pickett (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Miller (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Joseph Brandstatter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tiffany Hopkins (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $173K, to Mark Buschbacher (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Serenity House Counseling Services Inc
How large is Serenity House Counseling Services Inc?
Serenity House Counseling Services Inc reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Serenity House Counseling Services Inc?
Serenity House Counseling Services Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Addison, IL. It holds $9.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Serenity House Counseling Services Inc operate?
Serenity House Counseling Services Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Serenity House Counseling Services Inc's EIN?
Serenity House Counseling Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3350438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 17, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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