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Little Friends Inc

WARRENVILLE, IL

Website

Total revenue

$24.1M

Total expenses

$20.7M

Net assets

$22.4M

Grants received

$3.6M

139 grants

EIN

362698644

Tax year

2023

Mission

To empower children and adults with special needs to live, learn, work and participate in the community.

Programs

2 programs

Residential care programs:this program service allows adults with a range of disabilities/special needs to live as independent members of the community. Intermittent or 24-hour support is provided, depending on the level of assistance necessary.

Expenses: $6.6MGrants: $1K

Adult day care programs:supported employment programs help adults with disabilities find jobs within the community. Regular work/developmental training teaches daily living skills, as well as some basic (light assembly) job skills. Transitional work services high school students who are preparing to move from special education into adult life.

Expenses: $3.7MGrants: $21

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.4M
Program service revenue$19.3M
Investment income$2.6M
Other revenue—
Total revenue$24.1M

Expenses

Grants paid$2K
Salaries & benefits$16.7M
Fundraising$469K
Other expenses$4.0M
Total expenses$20.7M
Total assets$26.3M
Net assets$22.4M

People

23 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MIKEL BRIGGS

PRESIDENT/CEO

Board

$213K

50 hrs/wk

MARY TAYLOR

CFO/VP OF FINANCE

Board

$118K

35.6 hrs/wk

MATT JOHANSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

ERIC JONES

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

MOLLY LOSH

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

ANTHONY LOSURDO

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

THOMAS CONNORS

CHAIRMAN

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

JOE RUBLE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

BRIAN SIEVE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

BROOKE THOMPSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

ADAM VAN SOMEREN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

RAJ PATEL

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

RAY KINNEY

VICE CHAIRMAN

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

KEVIN KOBE

TREASURER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

PAT ADAMATIS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

DAWN BRIDGES

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

MAURICE DOYLE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

KARLA HARMON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

NICOLE FOX

COO

Staff

$139K

35.6 hrs/wk

DIANN JONES

DIRECT SERVICE PERSONNEL

Staff

$129K

35.6 hrs/wk

JASON ALTENBERN

VP OF AGENCY ADVANCEMENT

Staff

$126K

35.6 hrs/wk

KIMBERLY OWENS

DIRECT SERVICE PERSONNEL

Staff

$118K

35.6 hrs/wk

CHERYL KRABEC

DIRECT SERVICE PERSONNEL

Staff

$117K

35.6 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

WIGHT & COMPANY

RENOVATION OF PURCHASED FACILITIES

$1.7M

DELTA-GROUP ILLINOIS

TEMPORARY HELP RESIDENTIAL SERVICE

$561K

DUTCHMAN HEATING AND COOLING

A/C ROOFTOP UNITS REPLACED/SERVICE

$266K

ADVANCED DATA TECHNOLOGIES

REWIRE/TECH UPGRADES FOR PURCHASED FACIL

$221K

WEBIT SERVICES

OUTSOURCED IT SERVICES

$135K

Grants received

Showing 139 of 139

FromAmountPurposeYear
Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare
$300K
Community Contribution
2024
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$162K
MENTAL HEALTH
2024
Kazma Family Foundation Inc
$125K
As Determined by Beneficiary of Grant
2024
BENCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
$100K
GENERAL
2024
Houston Family Foundation UA DTD 05042022
$30K
Charity
2024
THE WALTER S & LUCIENNE B DRISKILL
$30K
EDUCATION
2024
GALGANO FAMILY FOUNDATION
$25K
GENERAL
2024
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
THE BERSTED FOUNDATION
$20K
RENOVATIONS FOR COMMUNITY
2024
Joy In Childhood Foundation Inc
$20K
Support Sick and Hungry Kids
2024
WESLEY LUEHRING FOUNDATION
$20K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$8K
EMPLOYMENT
2024
RUNDGREN FOUNDATION
$8K
ASSIST OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS
2024
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$7K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$7K
COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT
2024
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$6K
BOARD DESIGNATED FUND
2024
THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION
$5K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
SAM & MARY PALUMBO FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
YOUTH SUPPORT
2024
KENNETH ALDRIDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES
2024
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$5K
RCN PRESIDENT'S FUND
2024
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$5K
BOARD DESIGNATED FUND
2024
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation
$30
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
2024
JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION
$10
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
Kazma Family Foundation Inc
$125K
As Determined by Beneficiary of Grant
2023
BENCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
$100K
GENERAL
2023
THE BERSTED FOUNDATION
$25K
RENOVATIONS FOR COMMUNITY
2023
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$22K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND
$17K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$17K
DISABILITIES
2023
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$15K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
THE WALTER S & LUCIENNE B DRISKILL
$15K
EDUCATION
2023
WESLEY LUEHRING FOUNDATION
$15K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
ELIZABETH MORSE GENIUS CHARITABLE TRUST
$15K
SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR I/DD
2023
Houston Family Foundation UA DTD 05042022
$15K
Charity
2023
THE US CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST
$14K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
Joy In Childhood Foundation Inc
$10K
Support Sick and Hungry Kids
2023
LANNAN FOUNDATION
$10K
SUPPORT OF ADULT RESIDENCIES
2023
FRED J BRUNNER FOUNDATION
$10K
TESTING MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY HAVE AUTISM (ADS)
2023
THRIVENT CHARITABLE IMPACT & INVESTING
$9K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$9K
Community Service Grant:
2023
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$6K
EMPLOYMENT
2023
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc
$6K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION
$5K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$5K
Autism support services
2023
KENNETH ALDRIDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES
2023
SAM & MARY PALUMBO FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
Grant for Respite Family Services
2023
TOPFER FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
TO SUPPORT A RESPITE PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
2023
BNSF RAILWAY FOUNDATION
$3K
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
2023
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc
$2K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
ROBERT AUGUST KORANDA MEMORIAL
$1K
CHARITABLE
2023
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation
$1K
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
HOREJSI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
$1K
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED SERVICES/CENTERS, AUTISM, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (INCLUDES JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY)
2023
DEBRA AND DAVID LORIG FAMILY FOUNDATION
$500
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
RUNDGREN FOUNDATION
$500
ASSIST OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS
2023
BENCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
$100K
GENERAL
2022
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$34K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
THE BERSTED FOUNDATION
$25K
KREJCI ACADEMY TECHNOLOGY
2022
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$23K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
The Chicago Community Trust
$21K
General Operating Support, support for adult residential living programs
2022
NEIL & GINNY GERALD FAMILY FOUNDATION
$20K
Empower Level Donation to 45th Annual Benefit Auction
2022
WESLEY LUEHRING FOUNDATION
$20K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
THE WALTER S & LUCIENNE B DRISKILL
$18K
EDUCATION
2022
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$16K
HUMAN SERVICES
2022
RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND
$15K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$10K
DISABILITIES
2022
FRED J BRUNNER FOUNDATION
$10K
TESTING MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY HAVE AUTISM (ADS)
2022
THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$9K
Community Service Grant
2022
THRIVENT CHARITABLE IMPACT & INVESTING
$8K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$6K
EMPLOYMENT
2022
KENNETH ALDRIDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES
2022
RUNDGREN FOUNDATION
$5K
ASSIST OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS
2022
TOPFER FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
TO SUPPORT A RESPITE PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
2022
NEIL & GINNY GERALD FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
Giving Tuesday Donation
2022
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$3K
Reserve Funds
2022
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$3K
RCN President's Fund
2022
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc
$2K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
THE PFIZER FOUNDATION INC
$100
MATCHING GIFTS
2022
BENCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
$100K
GENERAL
2021
NETWORK FOR GOOD
$85K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
THE HOPE SCHOOL
$67K
TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS.
2021
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$62K
HUMAN SERVICES
2021
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$38K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$38K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
THE LAZZARA FAMILY FOUNDATION
$25K
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2021
THE BERSTED FOUNDATION
$20K
CHILDREN'S HOME RENOVATIONS
2021
WESLEY LUEHRING FOUNDATION
$20K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
THE WALTER S & LUCIENNE B DRISKILL
$15K
EDUCATION
2021
INSURANCE INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$15K
YOUTH/EDUCATION
2021
LANNAN FOUNDATION
$10K
ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
2021
BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION
$10K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
FRED J BRUNNER FOUNDATION
$10K
TESTING MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY HAVE AUTISM (ADS)
2021
FRED J BRUNNER FOUNDATION
$10K
TESTING MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY HAVE AUTISM (ADS)
2021
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$9K
Community Service Grant
2021
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$5K
Autism services
2021
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$4K
Community support - autism services
2021
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$2K
Austism Services
2021
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$1K
Pollinator Garden-Rotary Club of Naperville
2021
TELLABS FOUNDATION
$500K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$134K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
NETWORK FOR GOOD
$90K
Unrestricted
2020
THE HOPE SCHOOL
$83K
TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS.
2020
CAPRARO FAMILY FOUNDATION
$61K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF SERVICE PROGRAMS
2020
BENCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
$50K
GENERAL
2020
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$17K
DISABILITIES
2020
THE WALTER S & LUCIENNE B DRISKILL
$15K
EDUCATION
2020
WESLEY LUEHRING FOUNDATION
$15K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$12K
Support services for autism and other developmental disabilities
2020
DUNHAM FUND
$10K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$8K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION
$7K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$6K
PROGRAMS
2020
FRED J BRUNNER FOUNDATION
$5K
TESTING MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY HAVE AUTISM (ADS)
2020
KENNETH ALDRIDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
EDUCATION PROMOTION
2020
LAVIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
GENERAL FUND
2020
TOPFER FAMILY FOUNDATION
$3K
TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
2020
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation
$820
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
OLIVER-HOFFMANN FOUNDATION
$556
MASKS FOR COVID PREVENTION
2020
ROBERT AUGUST KORANDA MEMORIAL
$250
CHARITIBLE
2020
BAIRD FOUNDATION INC
$125
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
2020
THE HOPE SCHOOL
$75K
TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS.
2019
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$24K
EMERGENCY FUNDS, GENERAL/OPERATING, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
2019
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$14K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$8K
To empower children and adults with special challenges
2019
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$7K
HUMAN SERVICES
2019
WESLEY LUEHRING FOUNDATION
$15K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2018
THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND
$10K
CHARITABLE
2018
THE WALTER S & LUCIENNE B DRISKILL
$10K
EDUCATION
2018
NAPERVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES INC
$10K
To empower children and adults with special challenges
2018
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
NETWORK FOR GOOD
$6K
Unrestricted
2018
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$9K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017
EXCHANGE CLUB CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
$6K
EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL CHALLENGES, AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
2017
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$5K
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
2017

Funded by

$3.6M from 49 funders · 139 grants · 2017–2024

Tellabs Foundation

$500K · 1 grant · 2020

Benck Family Foundation

$450K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare

$300K · 1 grant · 2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$296K · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Kazma Family Foundation Inc

$250K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

The Dupage Community Foundation

$229K · 5 grants · 2019–2024

The Hope School

$226K · 3 grants · 2019–2021

Network For Good

$181K · 3 grants · 2018–2021

Details

EIN362698644
NTEE codeP700
Subsection03
Ruling date1971-10
Formed1965
Employees519
Volunteers310
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