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Milestone Inc

EIN 36-2769801 · Loves Park, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT, TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE, TO DEVELOP AND EXERCISE PERSONAL COMPETENCE, TO HAVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND TO MAKE DECISIONS IN THEIR LIVES. MILESTONE EXISTS TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN EXERCISE THESE SAME RIGHTS.

Income
$41.9 million
Spending
$40.3 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
693
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$207,268, president and 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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 (3)
  1. $33.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES - MILESTONE HAS 31 RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT THE GREATER ROCKFORD AREA. EACH INDIVIDUAL ACTIVELY TAKES PART IN THE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OF CLEANING, COOKING, SHOPPING, ALONG WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. MILESTONE ALSO OPERATES A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR 67 ADULT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PHYSICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND MEDICALLY FRAGILE. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COMFORTABLE HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE COMBINING HIGHLY SPECIALIZED SERVICES WITH AROUND-THE-CLOCK MEDICAL CARE. PERSONALIZED ATTENTION AND TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO HELP THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOP DAILY LIVING SKILLS.
  2. $3.6 million spent. TRAINING CENTERS FACILITIES WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS. MILESTONE PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING RANGING FROM SELF-CARE AND SOCIAL SKILLS TO EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS TO ADULTS WITH BOTH PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE GOAL IS TO TEACH THE INDIVIDUAL THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE COMMUNITY INCLUSION WHILE ENHANCING SELF-ESTEEM. VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE PROGRAM. MTC INDIVIDUALS HAVE HELPED EASTER SEALS, THE ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT, THE SALVATION ARMY, THE VENETIAN CLUB AND MANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
  3. $616,197 spent. DENTAL PROGRAM- PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTATIVE AND GENERAL DENTISTRY INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED FOR EACH ADULT AND CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FROM 27 COUNTIES IN ILLINOIS. INDIVIDUALS OF ANY AGE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES. ONLY INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME PATIENTS.

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 September 1973.

    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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