Garden Center Services

Organization Overview

Garden Center Services is located in Burbank, IL. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Garden Center Services employed 141 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Garden Center Services 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 06/2022, Garden Center Services generated $7.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ADVANCING LIVES OF CONNECTION, CONTRIBUTION AND MEANING FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DIABILITIES AND THE INDIVIDUALS THAT SUPPORT THEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ICF RESIDENTIAL FACILITY - GARDEN CENTER SERVICES OPERATES AN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY (ICF)FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. THIS SETTING IS LICENSED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES TO PROVIDE 24 HOUR RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS FOR UP TO 15 PERSONS. THE INDIVIDUALS ARE ASSISTED WITH THEIR DAILY LIVING SKILLS, WHILE BEING CHALLENGED TO DO AS MUCH AS THEY CAN INDEPENDENTLY. EACH PERSON HAS A PRIVATE BEDROOM WHICH THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO DECORATE IN THEIR OWN PERSONAL STYLE. STAFF IS ON HAND TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT SO THAT THE RESIDENTS FULFILL DAILY GOALS. MOREOVER, INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. THEY SHOP IN LOCAL STORES, EAT AT NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS, AND PARTICPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SPORTING LEAGUES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THROUGH THEIR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, CLIENTS HAVE FORMED FRIENDSHIPS WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS AND VOLUNTEERED TO ASSIST THEIR COMMUNITIES WHEN NEEDED. THIS HAS FOSTERED A GROWING SENSE OF CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE, ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THRIVE AND SUCCEED.


COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAMS - GARDEN CENTER SERVICES OPERATED A COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAM WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ENGAGE THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL OF EVERY PERSON WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS. EACH CLIENT RECEIVES INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AND HAS ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCES. THE DAY PROGRAM SERVES OVER 110 INDIVIDUALS, AND IS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE A MULTIFACETED AND ENGAGING CURRICULUM THAT DRAWS ON THE INTERESTS AND INPUT OF OUR PARTICIPANTS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED GOALS AND ASSISTANCE, THE COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAM ASSISTS IN FINDING CONSUMERS MEANINGFUL PAID WORK OPPORTUNTIES AT A VARIETY OF BUSINESSES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. ALL OF GARDEN CENTER SERVICES' PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE CONSUMERS' LIVES BY ENCOURAGING THEM TO BE ACTIVE AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. CONSUMERS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN DISTRIBUTING FOOD THRU MEALS ON WHEELS, AND ASSISTING AT THE ANIMAL SHELTER LEAGUE. PARTICIPANTS GAIN INDEPENDENCE AND CONFIDENCE BY HELPING OTHERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.WHETHER WORKING IN A COMMUNITY BUSINESS OR VOLUNTEERING, EVERY CONSUMER PARTICIPATING IN GARDEN CENTER SERVICES' DAY PROGRAM HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN INDELIBLE MARK IN THEIR COMMUNITY.DURING FY 2022, THE DAY PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED WITH THE OPENING OF THE THE SECOND CHANCE THRIFT SHOP WITH FUNDING FROM THE COLEMAN FOUNDATION. THE SECOND CHANCE THRIFT SHOPPE IS LOCATED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THE ADDITION OF THE SHOP PROVIDES TRAINING OPPORTUNITES FOR CONSUMERS. THE THRIFT SHOPPE OFFERS A VARIETY OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS, CLOTHING, COLLECTIBLES, AND FURNITURE AT BARGAIN PRICES. OVER TWENTY VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN STAFFING THE STORE AND RAISING PROCEEDS THAT SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF GARDEN CENTER SERVICES. VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.


CILA PROGRAM (COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS) - GARDEN CENTER SERVICES' CILA SERVICES PROVIDES ELEVEN SMALL FAMILY-SIZED HOMES TO OVER FIFTY INDIVDUALS ALLOWING THEM TO ENJOY A LIFESTYLE SIMILAR TO THAT OF THEIR NEIGHBORS. GARDEN CENTER SERVICES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES RECOGNIZES THAT THERE IS NOT A "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR THE INDIVIDUALS IT SERVES. FOR THIS REASON, GARDEN CENTER SERVICES PROVIDES A VARIETY OF HOUSING OPTIONS INCLUDING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, APARTMENTS AND A TOWNHOME. GARDEN CENTER SERVICES' RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO THEM. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS, SPORTING LEAGUES, PARK DISTRICT ACTIVITIES, WHILE OTHERS MAY GO TO A MOVIE OR BOWLING. RESIDENTS BANK, SHOP, AND VOLUNTEER IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE THEY LIVE.STAFF IS ON HAND AT ALL TIMES TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND ECOURAGEMENT TO RESIDENTS, WHILE ENABLING THEM TO FULFILL THEIR DAILY CHORES AND REACH THEIR GOALS WITH GROWING CONFIDENCE. THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE FIND ACCEPTANCE, LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP, WHICH FOSTERS A GROWING SENSE OF INDEPENDENCE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$81,087
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,526,437
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$126,928
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $17,993
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,734,452
Total Program Service Revenue$3,644,947
Investment income $13,964
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $464
Net Income from Fundraising Events $48,365
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $16,497
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,501,183

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Garden Center Services has recieved totaling $47,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Coleman Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$47,500
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