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Kemmerer Village

EIN 37-0695120 · Assumption, 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 PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO FACE STRESS AND TURMOIL IN THEIR LIVES.

Income
$14.6 million
Spending
$12.8 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
39.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
161
Volunteers
180
Highest pay
$185,168, 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 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (4)
  1. $6.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL - QRTP (QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM) - IN OUR QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM, TWENTY-FOUR HOUR CARE IS PROVIDED TO MALE AND FEMALE YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12-19 YEARS OLD WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT BEHAVIORAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE 60 ACRE CAMPUS HAS THREE RANCH-STYLE COTTAGES WHERE THE YOUTH RESIDE, ALONG WITH AN ON-GROUNDS SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL, CHAPEL AND DINING FACILITIES, STABLES AND AN IN-DOOR RIDING ARENA, AND A GUEST HOUSE FOR VISITING FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE YOUTH. WE TYPICALLY SERVE A MAXIMUM OF 21 YOUTH AT ANY TIME. REFERRAL SOURCES INCLUDE THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY FOR YOUTH ADMITTED TO THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS NINE MONTHS.
  2. $3.3 million spent. FOSTER CARE (TRADITIONAL, RELATIVE, SPECIALIZED, AFTERCARE) - OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT COVERS A FIVE COUNTY AREA IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS (CHRISTIAN, SHELBY, FAYETTE, MONTGOMERY AND MOULTRIE COUNTIES) AND IS LARGELY COMPROMISED OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES. DCFS CONTRACTS WITH KEMMERER VILLAGE, INC TO PROVIDE THESE FOSTER CARE SERVICES FOR ITS WARDS. THE AGE RANGE OF THE YOUTH IN OUR FOSTER HOMES IS BIRTH - 20 YEARS OF AGE. TYPICALLY WE SUPPORT 80 CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS. THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES PROVIDED, TRADITIONAL, SPECIALIZED AND KINSHIP. KEMMERER VILLAGE, INC ALSO PROVIDES FOSTER TO ADOPTION SERVICES, FACILITATING OVER 200 ADOPTIONS SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION.
  3. $970,014 spent. SCHOOL - KEMMERER VILLAGE PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CENTRAL A&M TO RUN AN ON-GROUNDS SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR OUR YOUTH IN RESIDENTIAL CARE. OUR SCHOOL PROVIDES LOW STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIOS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLANS DESIGNED TO BUILD ACADEMIC SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE. EVERY TEACHER IS SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFIED AND EACH CLASSROOM INCLUDES AN AIDE FOR FURTHER STUDENT SUPPORT.
  4. $659,533 spent. ILLINOIS INTERAGENCY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, CARE & SHARE, ADOPTION, CAMP CAREW, ASSUMPTION COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTER (DAYCARE), COMMUNITY EQUINE - IIAA PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH INVOLVED WITH THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM TO COMPETE AND SOCIALIZE TOGETHER WITHIN A COMPETITIVE SPORT ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS ATTEND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS. KEMMERER VILLAGE, INC HOME SERVICES STAFF PREPARE MEALS FOR THE LOCAL AREA "MEALS ON WHEELS" PROGRAM CALLED "CARE & SHARE" WHERE HOT, NUTRIOUS MEALS ARE DELIVERED TO THOSE IN NEED DURING THE WEEK. CAMP CAREW PROVIDES A SETTING IN WHICH THE CHRISTIAN FAITH CAN BE EXPERIENCED IN FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHERS. EACH YEAR OUR CHRISTIAN CAMPING SEASON WELCOMES OVER 100 KIDS TO WEEKLY SESSIONS. OUR ACCC OFFERS A SAFE, ENGAGING, AND ENRICHING DAYCARE SPACE FOR UP TO 27 CHILDREN MONDAY - FRIDAY, PROVIDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH A CHILD-CENTERED CURRICULUM. EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY IS PROVING TO BE EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL IN HELPING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE, PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE FROM TRADITIONAL THERAPY. WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR EQUINE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH OUR R.I.D.E AND HORSES & HEROES INITIATIVES.

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 March 1940.

    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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