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 08/2023, Giant Steps Illinois Inc employed 293 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 08/2023, Giant Steps Illinois Inc generated $12.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.7m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
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.
CANOPY - ADULT SERVICES FOR CLIENTS OVER 21 YEAR OLD. THIS SERVICE IS FUNDED THROUGH PRIVATE PAY OR PRIVATE INSURANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Syvia Smith Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $161,584 |
Sam Cannata Director Of Finance And Operations | Officer | 40 | $93,748 |
Tim Ellsworth Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Beth Ulbrich Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karen Henderson Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Pat Mccartin Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $78,249 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $426,570 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,584 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $504,819 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,480,636 |
Investment income | $55,900 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$77 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $547,262 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,613,873 |
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. | $255,332 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $255,332 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $9,769,454 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,038,506 |
Payroll taxes | $790,740 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $59,270 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $66,210 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,174 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,393 |
Office expenses | $51,778 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $390,874 |
Travel | $1,472 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $113,107 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $361,477 |
Insurance | $84,873 |
All other expenses | $101,039 |
Total functional expenses | $13,749,411 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $208,272 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,339,662 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $681,477 |
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 | $171,934 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,449,446 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,206,286 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $23,348 |
Total assets | $11,080,425 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $845,680 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $23,724 |
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 | $3,897,870 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,767,274 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,961,286 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,351,865 |
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 | $11,080,425 |