2026-06-13T18:24:33-04:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 450729574 Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp MEDI 7342721366 2501 CHATHAM RD STE N Springfield IL 62704 Ben Thompson Treasurer 3092590152 2026-06-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Ben Thompson 2501 CHATHAM RD STE N SPRINGFIELD IL 62704 803528 false X https : MRCILLINOIS. ORG X 2012 IL MRCIL is an educational organization that brings together statewide MRC units ~60 county regional to coordinate and train medical volunteers in emergency response disaster prevention and deployment of resources when needed to help keep our communities safe and better prepared for emergencies. 5 5 0 5000 0 0 218729 803479 0 0 13 49 0 0 218742 803528 20000 85000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 198729 718479 218729 803479 13 49 862868 1014161 862129 1013373 739 788 MRCIL is an educational organization that brings together over 5000 volunteers serving in statewide MRC units ~60 county regional to coordinate and train medical and public health volunteers in emergency response disaster prevention and deployment of resources when needed to help keep our communities safe and better prepared for emergencies. A federal HHS grant awarded in 2023 called MRC-STTRONG has enabled us to recruit new volunteers and train them in Basic Lifesaving skills like CPR AED and Stop the bleed. MRCIL helped promote MRC brand recognition and volunteerism in our communities through billboards and social media engagement. A main initiative was a Subaward application process where we awarded 16 MRC units with grants to implement their unique project and supply specific resource needs. The grant has also strengthened MRCIL Board governance sustainability and public-private partnerships. false false 209169 85000 209169 During the grant year the program aimed to bolster Illinoiscapacity to respond to and serve communities. This was achieved by awarding 5,000 grants to 15 Medical Reserve Corps MRC units with an additional 10,000 grant allocated to establish a new unit expanding the networks reach and impact. Noteworthy initiatives included a countys focus on at-risk community members through the provision of vital training in CPR First Aid and Naloxone for individuals with access and functional needs. Another MRC unit successfully strengthened public-private partnerships by collaborating with the Farm Bureau and high schools to educate students during an annual EKG screening event about volunteer opportunities within the MRC fostering community engagement and preparedness. Furthermore a specific MRC unit with a senior population exceeding 15% prioritized emergency preparedness by distributing emergency kits to seniors in collaboration with nursing and public health college students demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable community members. All 16 supported MRC units effectively met their objectives submitting comprehensive final reports inclusive of budgets to MRCIL affirming the successful advancement of Illinois MRCs capacity-building mission. Beyond subawards more than 44 units accessed an Emergency supply portal to procure critical and scarce supplies such as Go Bag Kits Safety Vests AED Units and tourniquets enhancing their readiness for emergency response scenarios. Additionally over 800 volunteers underwent background checks to ensure their preparedness for potential deployment underscoring the programs commitment to maintaining a qualified and dedicated volunteer base. 221111 0 221111 A Major goal of Building MRC Brand Recognition was realized through 3 months of billboard advertising throughout the state to help recruit volunteers. After Covid we saw our volunteer base decline significantly due to burnout and return to work. One unit had gone from over 200 volunteers to 88 and felt unprepared as a result. Social media was also extensively used with strong metrics of views and clicks and a Video was produced with collateral marketing materials to help disseminate information on how to volunteer at a MRC. 259685 0 259685 The goals of strengthening MRCs Capacity and Knowedge Base along with bolstering MRCIL planning and ensuring sustainability were met through communication and training to local MRC volunteers. A monthly newsletter was designed and distributed that provided updates on subaward and training opportunities to all MRCs. New training curriculum was developed with MRC 101 as an on-line offering. Subject area experts performed the training and AED CPR and BLS certifications and continuing ed credits were granted. An annual conference was held that was widely attended; it was the first time since 2020 that all the MRC groups convened. Organizational and governance matters were strengthened with a Board Succession Plan frequent weekly Board meetings where all hands were on deck to administer the grant and achieve the remarkable deliverables to the HHS grant. In fact we titled many of our training sessions and materials: ReMRCable! 0 0 0 689965 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 0 false false false false false false false false 5 5 false true false false false false false true true false false true false false true false false IL X Ben Thompson 3092590152 201 S Division St Granville IL 613269609 X MICHAEL FRAKES CO-CHAIR SOUTH 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREEA LAZAROIU CO-CHAIR NORTH 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BEN THOMPSON TREASURER 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LORI SONDGEROTH CO-SECRETARY SOUTH 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE WASSON CO-SECRETARY NORTH 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAWN DAVIS MRCIL ADVISOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false INTEGRATED SERVICES CONSULTING 220 s BUCHANAN ST EDWARDSVILLE IL 62025 Technical (Emergency Preparedness) & Administrative Consulting 403587 1 0 0 0 0 803479 0 0 803479 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 803528 49 0 0 85000 85000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 403587 292301 111286 0 0 0 0 0 728 0 728 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35475 35475 0 0 1340 0 1340 0 160 0 160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20537 20537 0 0 0 0 0 0 29562 29562 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 557 557 0 0 0 0 0 0 Emergency Supplies 69391 69391 0 0 Media & billboards 151439 151439 0 0 background Checks 5703 5703 0 0 0 0 0 0 803479 689965 113514 0 0 0 0 0 857021 1006537 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5847 7624 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 862868 1014161 26230 35581 835899 977792 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 862129 1013373 X 0 0 739 788 739 788 862868 1014161 49 0 0 0 0 0 X false true X true true true X 800 900 800 218716 803479 1024695 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 800 900 800 218716 803479 1024695 1024695 0 0 0 13 49 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1024757 1024695 0.9999 0.9999 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true DEKALB COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 2550 N ANNIE GLIDDEN RD DEKALB IL 60115 366006548 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 10000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH A NEW MRC UNIT ANTIOCH COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES 415 W ENGLEWOOD AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60621 501(c)(3) 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT BOND COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 1520 S 4TH STREET GREENVILLE IL 62246 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT BUREAU COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 526 BUREAU VALLEY PKWY PRINCETON IL 61356 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT CHRISTIAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 730 N PAWNEE ST TAYLORVILLE IL 62568 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 111 N COUNTRY FARM RD WHEATON IL 60187 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT JO DAVIESS COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 9483 US HWY 20 WEST GALENA IL 61036 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT KANE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 1240 N HIGHLAND AVE AURORA IL 60506 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT MARSHALL COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 316 6TH ST LACON IL 61540 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT MCHENRY COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 667 WARE ROAD WOODSTOCK IL 60098 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT PEORIA CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 2116 N SHERIDAN RD PEORIA IL 61604 CITY COUNTY HEALTH D 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT SOUTHERN SEVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1230 COMMERCIAL RD METROPOLIS IL 62960 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT STEPHENSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 10 W LINDEN ST FREEPORT IL 61032 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT VILLAGE OF SKOKIE 5127 OAKTON STREET SKOKIE IL 60077 VILLAGE 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT WINNEBAGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 555 NORTH COURT STREET ROCKFORD IL 61103 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 991 FRANKLIN ST CARLYLE IL 62231 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 5000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT 16 0 Part I Line 2 A grant application request was sent to over 60 units describing the grant-specific criteria that each grant project must address 1-Underserved areas population; 2-Needs of at-risk individuals; 3-health equity in jurisdiction; 4-areas impacted by more severe or frequent disasters related to climate; 5-Medical workforce growth 6-bolster public-private partnerships; 7-develop and train deployable strike teams or 8-provide training and improve community resilience with indigenous tribes. Each unit submitted applications describing criteria area how they would accomplish their goals what resources they needed and a complete line-item budget. The MRCIL Board and Grant management team reviewed for feasibility and eligibility. Upon award the MRC units were obligated to enter into a contract MOU that stipulated proper use of federal funds. After program end a common due date was set for final program and financial reporting to MRCIL. If any funds remained they reimbursed MRCIL. Item B - Amended Return We are amending the 990-N previously filed and accepted. We received a federal grant in late 2023 and 2024 proceeds exceeded the threshold for 990-N or 990-EZ. MRCIL has a 5-member all volunteer board all of whom work full-time jobs in the medical readiness field. In prior years average annual receipts were less than 2000 so the board did not have the staff knowledge or experience in filing a complex 990. Financial and single OMB audits are required and underway for 2024. We discovered the error when trying to file 2025 on 5 15 2026 the due date. The return was rejected because of incorrect fiscal year 7 1 24-6 30 25 instead of proper tax calendar year. This amendment covers the proper calendar tax year-2024. Part VI, Line 3 The MRCIL Board is 100% volunteer with no employees and so we contracted with a consulting firm that specializes in emergency and grant management Part VI, Line 11a The completed draft 990 was sent by email to all MRCIL Board members for review prior to filing. Part VI, Line 19 Governing documents are available upon request at no charge. Prior to this filing the board has adopted Conflict of Interest with annual signature Code of Ethics Whistleblower EEO Anti-harrassment and updated document retention policies. These are ccurrently posted on our website. MRCIL has a 100% volunteer board who since 2012 had operated on a nominal budget 2K Yr. A federal grant award from HHS 2M resulted in more board oversight involvement and coordination of emergency preparedness planning training for 60 MRC units. Incredible program accomplishments were achieved and all federal monies spent according to the terms of the award and with strong internal purchasing controls. Extensive grant reporting to HHS was made when due but it was not until we met the threshold for both a financial audit and OMB Single audit for 2024 that we discovered the filing errors and moved quickly to correct them. We immediatelycontracted with an outside Accountant and auditor team to identify errors determine filing thresholds and prepare the returns. We worked closely with over 60 MRC units to achieve the goals set forth but did not have the policies in place to ensure compliance on 990 requirements. Since that time we have adopted Conflict of Interest Code of Ethics Whistleblower EEO Anti-Harrassment and updated Document Retention policies. We have established as part of the Annual board calendar the due dates for all federal state and local reporting and compliance. We intend to recruit future Board members who have financial or accounting background to serve on an advisory basis. We anticipate the 2024 audits being completed by September 30 2026. We recognize the extra burden this places on an already short-staffed IRS agency and apologize for the delays.