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The Lambs Farm Inc

EIN 36-2474251 · Libertyville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LAMBS FARM IS A PLACE THAT PROVIDES ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS FOR PEOPLE TO GROW: A SAFE, CARING, LIVING ENVIRONMENT; AN EXTENDED FAMILY OF PEERS WITH SHARED VALUES AND MUTUAL RESPECT: OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE BEING AS SELF-SUFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE.

Income
$22.6 million
Spending
$15.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
405
Volunteers
1,600
Highest pay
$235,021, president/ceo

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $5.9 million spent. CLF SUPPORT - CLF SUPPORT CONSISTS OF CAMPUS GROUP HOMES. GROUP HOMES PROVIDE A COMMUNITY LIVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN LEARN LIVING SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. HOUSEKEEPING AND MEAL PREPARATION RESPONSIBILITIES ARE SHARED AMONG THE PARTICIPANTS WITH STAFF SUPPORT.
  2. $3.4 million spent. TRAINING SITES - THROUGH THE VARIOUS CAMPUS BUSINESSES (MAGNOLIA CAFE & BAKERY, FARMYARD & ATTRACTIONS, PET SHOP, THRIFT SHOP AND COUNTRY STORE) PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN FOOD SERVICE, HOSPITALITY, STORE MERCHANDISING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, SHIPPING/RECEIVING, ANIMAL CARE AND FOOD PRODUCTION. THESE BUSINESSES PROVIDE A VOCATIONAL TRAINING SITE FOR PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $1.9 million spent. VOCATIONAL SPACE - EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND FOLLOWALONG SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. TRAINING FOR EMPLOYERS WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS PLACED IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
  4. $1.1 million spent. COMMUNITY RESIDENCES - LOCATED IN COMMUNITIES NEARBY THE LAMBS CAMPUS, COMMUNITY RESIDENCES ARE HOME TO PARTICIPANTS DESIRING A MORE INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. RESIDENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM STAFF AND HAVE ACCESS TO LAMBS FARM SERVICES.
  5. $475,275 spent. LAMBS INDUSTRIES - PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED A MORE STRUCTURED WORK ENVIRONMENT. LAMBS INDUSTRIES IS LOCATED NEAR THE LAMBS FARM CAMPUS AND SPECIALIZES IN SUBCONTRACT JOBS SUCH AS ASSEMBLY, PACKAGING, SORTING AND MAILING SERVICES.
  6. $295,714 spent. RECREATION - RECREATION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, LEARNING DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND DEVELOPING HOBBIES AND INTERESTS. THESE PROGRAMS CONSIST OF A WELLNESS CENTER, FINE ARTS PROGRAM, QUEST DAY PROGRAM AND A WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1963.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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