Nonprofit · EIN 36-2474251
THE LAMBS FARM INC
Tax-exempt · LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $22,592,794 | $15,736,635 | $6,856,159 | $27,044,994 | $2,691,868 | $24,353,126 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,391,691 | $15,561,205 | -$2,169,514 | $22,234,128 | $4,349,554 | $17,884,574 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,827,072 | $14,142,704 | $684,368 | $21,552,736 | $2,081,920 | $19,470,816 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,843,813
- of which government grants
- $8,590,833
- Program service revenue
- $448,819
- Investment income
- $1,305,766
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $796,791
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$158,157
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,128,431
- Other revenue
- $994,396
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $444,945
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,806,118
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,522,529
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $879,516
- Travel
- $174,187
- Depreciation
- $613,795
- Program services (functional)
- $13,078,239
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,128,625
- Fundraising (functional)
- $529,771
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,234,128
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,044,994
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,691,868
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,353,126
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,168,093
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,728,270
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,284,244
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,068,882
- Gross receipts
- $26,524,345
- Employees
- 405
- Volunteers
- 1,600
- Year formed
- 1961
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN BURESCH | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $224,999 | $10,022 |
| CHARLES DEUPREE | MANAGER LAMBS INDUSTRIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,935 | $25,336 |
| MICHAEL DIAZ | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,896 | $25,336 |
| RICHARD NONNWEILER | TREASURER Officer | 35 | $113,516 | $19,480 |
| PATRICIA WALKER | DSP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,785 | $10,022 |
| JOSE MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,028 | $0 |
| MARY MCGONIGEL | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,193 | $0 |
| KATHY MCMEINS | SECRETARY Officer | 35 | $63,208 | $13,615 |
| ARIE ZOLLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT NEIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DURBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH HICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MILBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BRECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET ALBRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELVIN KATZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN LIEBERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AJAY MADHANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID NEIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN NOVAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYRIL ROSENGARTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES ZILS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN BURESCH | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $198,029 | $9,450 |
| MASHAUNA ECHOLS | CILA MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,655 | $0 |
| RICHARD NONNWEILER | CONTROLLER & TREASURER (ST Officer | 35 | $98,004 | $23,595 |
| ANTONIO VAUGHAN | AM SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,190 | $0 |
| JOE MILBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BRECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELVIN KATZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN LIEBERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AJAY MADHANI MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NEIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN NOVAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYRIL ROSENGARTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANNE YACONETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ZILS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIE ZOLLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT NEIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY MCMEINS | BOARD SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANNE YACONETTI | PRESIDENT/CEO (THRU 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $176,766 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN BURESCH | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/PRESIDENT/CEO (START 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $128,781 | $6,481 |
| ANTONIO VAUGHAN | AM SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,082 | $0 |
| MASHAUNA ECHOLS | CILA MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,224 | $0 |
| RICHARD NONNWEILER | CONTROLLER & TREASURER (START 6/23/22) Officer | 35 | $63,327 | $7,198 |
| ARIE ZOLLER | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELVIN KATZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN NOVAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ZILS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BRECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AJAY MADHANI MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB NEIMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYRIL ROSENGARTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN LIEBERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MILBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 14245 W ROCKLAND RD, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048-9713
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHLEEN BURESCH, PO BOX 520, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD NONNWEILER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (847) 362-4636
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.LAMBSFARM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SIKICH LLP
Mission
LAMBS FARM IS A PLACE THAT PROVIDES ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS FOR PEOPLE TO GROW: A SAFE, CARING, LIVING ENVIRONMENT; AN EXTENDED FAMILY OF PEERS WITH SHARED VALUES AND MUTUAL RESPECT: OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE BEING AS SELF-SUFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE.
Program accomplishments
- CLF SUPPORT - CLF SUPPORT CONSISTS OF CAMPUS GROUP HOMES. GROUP HOMES PROVIDE A COMMUNITY LIVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN LEARN LIVING SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. HOUSEKEEPING AND MEAL PREPARATION RESPONSIBILITIES ARE SHARED AMONG THE PARTICIPANTS WITH STAFF SUPPORT.Expenses $5,889,126
- TRAINING SITES - THROUGH THE VARIOUS CAMPUS BUSINESSES (MAGNOLIA CAFE & BAKERY, FARMYARD & ATTRACTIONS, PET SHOP, THRIFT SHOP AND COUNTRY STORE) PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN FOOD SERVICE, HOSPITALITY, STORE MERCHANDISING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, SHIPPING/RECEIVING, ANIMAL CARE AND FOOD PRODUCTION. THESE BUSINESSES PROVIDE A VOCATIONAL TRAINING SITE FOR PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $3,431,841 · revenue $1,367,498
- VOCATIONAL SPACE - EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND FOLLOWALONG SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. TRAINING FOR EMPLOYERS WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS PLACED IS ALSO AVAILABLE.Expenses $1,870,403 · revenue $133,505
- COMMUNITY RESIDENCES - LOCATED IN COMMUNITIES NEARBY THE LAMBS CAMPUS, COMMUNITY RESIDENCES ARE HOME TO PARTICIPANTS DESIRING A MORE INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. RESIDENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM STAFF AND HAVE ACCESS TO LAMBS FARM SERVICES.Expenses $1,115,880 · revenue $100,369
- LAMBS INDUSTRIES - PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED A MORE STRUCTURED WORK ENVIRONMENT. LAMBS INDUSTRIES IS LOCATED NEAR THE LAMBS FARM CAMPUS AND SPECIALIZES IN SUBCONTRACT JOBS SUCH AS ASSEMBLY, PACKAGING, SORTING AND MAILING SERVICES.Expenses $475,275
- RECREATION - RECREATION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, LEARNING DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND DEVELOPING HOBBIES AND INTERESTS. THESE PROGRAMS CONSIST OF A WELLNESS CENTER, FINE ARTS PROGRAM, QUEST DAY PROGRAM AND A WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.Expenses $295,714
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2474251
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,044,994
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,524,345
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $22,592,794 | $15,736,635 | $27,044,994 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $13,391,691 | $15,561,205 | $22,234,128 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,827,072 | $14,142,704 | $21,552,736 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $15,185,732 | $13,663,118 | $23,082,623 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-2474251).
Questions about THE LAMBS FARM INC
- What is the EIN of THE LAMBS FARM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LAMBS FARM INC is 36-2474251.
- Is THE LAMBS FARM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
- Are donations to THE LAMBS FARM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LAMBS FARM INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE LAMBS FARM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE LAMBS FARM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE LAMBS FARM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHLEEN BURESCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LAMBS FARM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $224,999 (KATHLEEN BURESCH, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does THE LAMBS FARM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,592,794, expenses of $15,736,635 and total assets of $27,044,994 at year end.
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