Giant Steps Illinois Inc
- Assets
- $11.8m
- Revenue
- $12.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 307
- Location
- Lisle, IL
- Founding
- 05/1997
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 36-4111286
Organization Overview
Giant Steps Illinois Inc is located in Lisle, IL. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Giant Steps Illinois Inc employed 307 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Giant Steps Illinois Inc 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 08/2022, Giant Steps Illinois Inc generated $12.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.2m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GIANT STEPS ILLINOIS, INC. PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION OF A THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC, LANGUAGE, SENSORY, MOTOR, AND SOCIAL SKILLS OF IT STUDENTS WITH A GOAL OF ENABLING THEM TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL AND LEAD PRODUCTIVE AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. THE SCHOOL YEAR CONSISTS OF TWO SEMESTERS AND A SUMMER PROGRAM. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 160 STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
ANCILLARY PROGRAMS CONSIST OF A REC CENTER FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AFTER REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS, ON HOLIDAYS, AND DURING VACATIONS. B THERAPY PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES OFFERED AFTER REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS, WHICH ARE OPEN TO BOTH GIANT STEPS AND NON GIANT STEPS CLIENTS. C AUTISM TRAINING CENTER WHICH PROVIDES DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS. ALL OF THESE SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH PRIVATE PAY OR PRIVATE INSURANCE.
CANOPY - ADULT SERVICES FOR CLIENTS OVER 21 YEAR OLD. THIS SERVICE IS FUNDED THROUGH PRIVATE PAY OR PRIVATE INSURANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Syvia Smith Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $160,608 |
Sam Cannata Director Of Finance And Operations | Officer | 40 | $97,576 |
Beth Ulbrich Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jacob Karamol Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Debra Nauman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Chris Terzich Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $273,212 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $521,756 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $51,623 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $794,968 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,481,151 |
| Investment income | $1,378 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,021 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $242,421 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,524,007 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $258,184 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $258,184 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,531,951 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $915,417 |
| Payroll taxes | $697,109 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $46,079 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,039 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $136,095 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,137 |
| Office expenses | $36,394 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $392,008 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $145,423 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $349,917 |
| Insurance | $65,043 |
| All other expenses | $98,899 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,244,244 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,263,864 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,760,486 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $895,418 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $202,352 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,662,178 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,784,298 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $656,970 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $51,360 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $4,240,837 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,949,167 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,766,254 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,068,877 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,784,298 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Giant Steps Illinois Inc has recieved totaling $218,333.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
For Autistic Kids Foundation Glenview, IL PURPOSE: To support the general charitable purpose of this organization. | $130,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $37,899 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $20,000 |
Dupage Community Foundation Downers Grove, IL PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL/LITERACY | $15,500 |
Hinsdale Junior Womens Club Charitable Foundation Inc Hinsdale, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,000 |
Jocarno Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
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Giant Steps Illinois Inc Lisle, IL | $11,784,298 | $12,524,007 |
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