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Goldie B Floberg Center for Children

EIN 36-2167018 · Rockford, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

Income
$12.1 million
Spending
$13.1 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
310
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$181,772, president &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 35 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $4.3 million spent. CHILDRENS SERVICES OUR CHILDREN'S GROUP HOME PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES UP TO 20 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN 5 HOMES. OVER 50% OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE SERVE HAVE A DIAGNOSIS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. THE PEOPLE WE SERVE LIVE IN 3-5 PERSON GROUP HOMES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE GOLDIE B. FLOBERG CENTER. THE GROUP HOME SETTING ALLOWS FOR GREATER COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, PRIVACY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PEOPLE SERVED. SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED 24-HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR. THE YOUTH WE SERVE ATTEND LOCAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA). INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING IS DESIGNED TO TEACH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL SKILLS, ACADEMIC SKILLS, AND LEISURE SKILLS. TEACHING PROGRAMS ARE INTEGRATED INTO A PERSON-CENTERED SERVICE PLAN FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SERVED. THE SERVICE PLAN IS A ROADMAP FOR MAXIMIZING THE DEVELOPMENT, INDEPENDENCE AND SKILL ACQUISITION OF EACH PERSON SERVED. OUR GROUP HOME PROGRAM SERVES PEOPLE WHO ARE AMBULATORY AND NONAMBULATORY. OUR GROUP HOME PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, NURSING SERVICES AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. CHILDRENS SERVICES OUR CHILDREN'S GROUP HOME PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES UP TO 20 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN 5 HOMES. OVER 50% OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE SERVE HAVE A DIAGNOSIS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. THE PEOPLE WE SERVE LIVE IN 3-5 PERSON GROUP HOMES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE GOLDIE B. FLOBERG CENTER. THE GROUP HOME SETTING ALLOWS FOR GREATER COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, PRIVACY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PEOPLE SERVED. SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED 24-HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR. THE YOUTH WE SERVE ATTEND LOCAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA). INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING IS DESIGNED TO TEACH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL SKILLS, ACADEMIC SKILLS, AND LEISURE SKILLS. TEACHING PROGRAMS ARE INTEGRATED INTO A PERSON-CENTERED SERVICE PLAN FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SERVED. THE SERVICE PLAN IS A ROADMAP FOR MAXIMIZING THE DEVELOPMENT, INDEPENDENCE AND SKILL ACQUISITION OF EACH PERSON SERVED. OUR GROUP HOME PROGRAM SERVES PEOPLE WHO ARE AMBULATORY AND NONAMBULATORY. OUR GROUP HOME PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, NURSING SERVICES AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES.
  2. $8.2 million spent. CILA WE OWN AND OPERATE 15 COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (CILA) FOR UP TO 48 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE MAJORITY OF OUR CILAS ARE 4-PERSON HOMES. OUR FIRST 3-PERSON HOMES OPENED IN 2016. SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED 24-HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR. OUR CILA PROGRAM SERVES PEOPLE WHO ARE AMBULATORY AND NONAMBULATORY. LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA). INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING IS DESIGNED TO TEACH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL SKILLS, ACADEMIC SKILLS, AND LEISURE SKILLS. TEACHING PROGRAMS ARE INTEGRATED INTO A PERSON-CENTERED SERVICE PLAN FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SERVED. THE SERVICE PLAN IS A ROADMAP FOR MAXIMIZING THE DEVELOPMENT, INDEPENDENCE AND SKILL ACQUISITION OF EACH PERSON SERVED. THE MAJORITY OF THE ADULTS WE SERVE ATTEND DAY TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE ROCKFORD AREA. OUR CILA PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, NURSING SERVICES AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. CILA WE OWN AND OPERATE 15 COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (CILA) FOR UP TO 48 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE MAJORITY OF OUR CILAS ARE 4-PERSON HOMES. OUR FIRST 3-PERSON HOMES OPENED IN 2016. SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED 24-HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR. OUR CILA PROGRAM SERVES PEOPLE WHO ARE AMBULATORY AND NONAMBULATORY. LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA). INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING IS DESIGNED TO TEACH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL SKILLS, ACADEMIC SKILLS, AND LEISURE SKILLS. TEACHING PROGRAMS ARE INTEGRATED INTO A PERSON-CENTERED SERVICE PLAN FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SERVED. THE SERVICE PLAN IS A ROADMAP FOR MAXIMIZING THE DEVELOPMENT, INDEPENDENCE AND SKILL ACQUISITION OF EACH PERSON SERVED. THE MAJORITY OF THE ADULTS WE SERVE ATTEND DAY TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE ROCKFORD AREA. OUR CILA PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, NURSING SERVICES AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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