Special Olympics Illinois

Organization Overview

Special Olympics Illinois is located in Normal, IL. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (N72) the organization is classified as: Special Olympics, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Special Olympics Illinois employed 99 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Special Olympics Illinois is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Special Olympics Illinois generated $16.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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2023 REGION EVENTS:REGIONAL EVENTS CONTINUE TO GROW ANNUALLY. IN 2023, REGIONS OFFERED 133 COMPETITIONS IN 18 SPORTS WITH 24,376 PARTICIPANTS. THE NUMBER OF ESPORTS TOURNAMENTS INCREASED TO 98 IN 2023 AT REGION AND STATE LEVELS. YOUNG ATHLETES INCREASED TO 1,645 AND PEER PARTNERS INCREASED TO 3,649 AND THERE WERE 33 YOUNG ATHLETE CULMINATING EVENTS. HEALTHY ATHLETE INITIATIVES CONTINUE TO GROW AT REGIONAL EVENTS, PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING OPTIONS FOR ATHLETES AND THEIR FAMILIES.


UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS:IN 2023 UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS SERVED OVER 300 SCHOOLS PROVIDING PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES IN 3 COMPONENT AREAS INCLUDING UNIFIED SPORTS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE SAW THE RESULTS OF TWO SUCCESSFUL STATE-WIDE DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: THE HYBRID YOUTH ACTIVATION SUMMIT AND THE END OF THE PLAYVS UNIFIED ESPORTS LEAGUES. UNIFIED SPORTS COMPETITIONS WERE HOSTED ON VARIOUS LEVELS FOR DANCE, ESPORTS, BASKETBALL, SOCCER AND TRACK AND FIELD. COLLEGE INITIATIVES AND INVOLVEMENT HAS INCREASED AND THE GROWTH OF THE COLLEGE INCLUSION COUNCIL HAS MADE A HUGE IMPACT. YOUTH ACTIVATION AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE HAVE CONTINUED TO DEVELOP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN OFFERED ON ALL LEVELS. TWO VERY SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL WIDE / COMMUNITY WIDE CAMPAIGNS WERE OFFERED WITH RESPECT WEEK AND NATIONAL INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK. UNIFIED BAGS AND BOWLING WERE INTRODUCED AS A NEW PROSPECTIVE SPORTS IN 2023.


2023 STATE EVENTS :2023 SHOWED CONTINUED GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION NUMBERS AT THE 13 STATE EVENTS HELD. 6,268 ATHLETES, 132 UNIFIED PARTNERS AND 2,266 COACHES PARTICIPATED IN STATE EVENTS. HEALTHY ATHLETE INITIATIVES CONTINUE TO GROW AT STATE EVENTS, PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING OPTIONS FOR ATHLETES AND THEIR FAMILIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Breen
CEO & President (thru 12/31/23)
$296,466
Peter Beale-Delvecchio
CEO & President (start 10/3/23)
$49,605
Brook Klawitter
Board Chair
$0
Kathy Schniedwind
Vice Chair
$0
Karen Wilson
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Jim Pieper
Treasurer / Finance Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$760,214
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,959,696
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,725,400
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $84,415
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,445,310
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $292,447
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$33,588
Net Income from Fundraising Events $4,680,196
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $33,604
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,417,969

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