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Moultrie County Beacon Inc

EIN 37-0922841 · Sullivan, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MOULTRIE COUNTY BEACON, INC. OPERATES ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS HAVE: STRENGTHS, ABILITIES AND VALUE TO THEIR COMMUNITY; THE CONSTITUTIONAL, CIVIC AND MORAL RIGHT TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY AND WORSHIP IN THE SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE; AND MUST BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
161
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$71,411, executive director (from 06/24)

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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (3)
  1. $3.5 million spent. CILA - COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR DISABLED RESIDENTS OF MOULTRIE COUNTY. APPROXIMATELY 33 CONSUMERS ARE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, 24 HOURS A DAY. THIS PROGRAM IS A RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE WHICH AFFORDS A DISABLED INDIVIDUAL A SET OF SERVICES, UNIQUE TO THE INDIVIDUAL, TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RESIDENTIAL OPTION IS OPEN TO EACH DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED RESIDENT.
  2. $989,110 spent. CDS PROVIDES ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BASIC DAILY LIVING SKILLS, WORK TRAINING, WORK SKILLS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. APPROXIMATELY 70 CONSUMERS ARE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR 5.5 HOURS PER DAY.
  3. $93,351 spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS THAT DESIRE TO WORK IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS SERVICE EMPOWERS EACH PERSON BY MAXIMIZING HIS OR HER ABILITY WITH A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN FINDING AND SUCCEEDING AT COMPETITIVE JOB PLACEMENT. THE MOULTRIE COUNTY BEACON HAS IMPLEMENTED AN EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THOSE SUPPORTED, AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH TOOLS AND ON THE JOB SUPPORT TO HELP THEM AS THEY NAVIGATE THROUGH THEIR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES.

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 September 1974.

    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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