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Village of Progress Inc

EIN 36-2919569 · Oregon, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VILLAGE OF PROGRESS IS A PRIVATE NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 1969 TO MEET THE TRAINING NEEDS OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO RESIDE IN OGLE COUNTY. THE AGENCY IS GOVERNED BY A 15-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT REPRESENTS VARIOUS WALKS OF LIFE AND VIRTUALLY EVERY COMMUNITY IN THE COUNTY. THE PURPOSE OF THE VILLAGE IS TO PROVIDE TRAINING SERVICES TO ADULTS IN OGLE COUNTY WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE GOAL IS TO HELP THEM EXCEL IN ALL ENVIRONMENTS.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
139
Volunteers
63
Highest pay
$138,280, 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (1)
  1. $2.6 million spent. THE DAY TRAINING PROGRAM STARTS WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL GOING THROUGH A ONE-MONTH EVALUATION PROCESS. THIS PART OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES TESTING FOR VOCATIONAL STRENGTHS. THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM, THE INDIVIDUAL IS PAID A WAGE THAT IS COMMENSURATE WITH HIS OR HER ABILITY. UPON COMPLETION OF THE EVALUATION, A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PLAN IS IMPLEMENTED TO GIVE THE INDIVIDUAL A COMBINATION OF WORK, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT WITH FAIR WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR THE PARTICIPANT. IN ADDITION TO IN-HOUSE TRAINING, THE VILLAGE PROVIDES VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THE VILLAGE CLEANING SERVICE (A DIVISION OF THE VILLAGE OF PROGRESS) PROVIDES COMMERCIAL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REGION. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM WILL WORK OFF-SITE FOR PART OR ALL OF THE DAY, WORKING SHOULDER-TO-SHOULDER AMONG NON-DISABLED STAFF. MOST EARN A COMPETITIVE WAGE. THE VILLAGE ALSO OPERATES THE VILLAGE BAKERY (ANOTHER DIVISION OF THE VILLAGE OF PROGRESS), A NONPROFIT RETAIL BAKERY AND CAFE IN DOWNTOWN OREGON. THE VILLAGE BAKERY PROVIDES INTEGRATED WORK AT COMPETITIVE WAGES. APPROXIMATELY 25% OF THE EMPLOYEES HAVE DISABILITIES, THE REST DO NOT. THIS UNIQUE SETTING HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LEARN TO WORK AND SOCIALIZE IN 'REAL WORLD' SETTINGS. THE BAKERY AFFIRMATIVELY WORKS TO GIVE ALL STAFF - BOTH THOSE WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES - A WIDE VARIETY OF ASSIGNMENTS. THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR IT ALSO PROVIDES INTERNSHIPS TO SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS IN COOPERATION WITH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 6/30/2025, THE VILLAGE OF PROGRESS PROVIDED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 75 INDIVIDUALS, TOTALING 68,000 HOURS OF SERVICE. THE VILLAGE OF PROGRESS RECEIVES LESS THAN 50% OF THE INCOME FROM STATE FUNDING. THE LONG TERM GOAL IS TO CONTINUE OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH A QUALIFIED AND DEDICATED STAFF.

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 April 1977.

    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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