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EIN 36-2841697 · Kewanee, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES THAT RESULT IN INDEPENDENCE AND ACTIVE DECISION MAKING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
17.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
104
Volunteers
49
Highest pay
$96,441, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 (5)
  1. $1.9 million spent. PROGRAM 60 - RESIDENTIAL: THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS COMMUNITY INTEGRATED IN-HOME LIVING ARRANGEMENTS PROVIDING TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPPORT FOR 16 CLIENTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE INDEPENDENT LIVING, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND UTILIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $621,582 spent. PROGRAM 31 - DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND HABILITATION TO DEVELOP PRE-VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PLACES EMPHASIS ON TRAINING IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS, LEISURE AND SOCIAL SKILLS, AS WELL AS GENERAL SKILLS FOR INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES. PROGRAM SERVED 65 CLIENTS.
  3. $224,056 spent. PREVENTATIVE INITIATIVE: A CHILD-PARENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN BIRTH-TO-THREE YEARS OF AGE DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS THEY ENTER SCHOOL AND HELP PARENTS INCREASE THEIR PARENTING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. PROGRAM SERVED 26 CLIENTS.
  4. $458,626 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: CONTRACT SERVICE WORK FOR CLIENTS, RESPITE SERVICES, EARLY INTERVENTION, & TITLE XX.
  5. PRESCHOOL FOR ALL: PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES TO PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THROUGH THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESCHOOL FOR ALL INITIATIVE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS BY SUPPORTING COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN A STRUCTURED, INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. PROGRAM SERVED 5 CHILDREN.

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 October 13, 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 December 1965.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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