Nonprofit · EIN 36-3145710
SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ROLLING MDWS, IL 60008
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $638,068 | $561,513 | $76,555 | $1,840,506 | $35,815 | $1,804,691 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $625,164 | $541,942 | $83,222 | $1,607,548 | $40,506 | $1,567,042 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $540,839 | $423,867 | $116,972 | $1,481,039 | $25,209 | $1,455,830 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $341,233
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $52,095
- Net income from fundraising events
- $244,740
- Other revenue
- $244,740
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $423,940
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $423,940
- Management and general (functional)
- $110,664
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,909
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,607,548
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,840,506
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $35,815
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,804,691
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,536,721
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,780,704
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,987
- Gross receipts
- $905,949
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1980
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA GRIFFIN | PRESIDENT Officer | 20 | $0 | $127,503 |
| LINDA BALLANTINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $1,949 |
| ANTHONY GATTUSO | CHAIR (START 01/21/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI OATES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK TROY | TREASURER/SECRETARY (START 10/21/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS CAMPONE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AL CROOK | TRUSTEE (END 01/21/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET FAHNSTROM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA FERRARO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS HANSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HOUSER JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY MORGAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAL PIONTKOWSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SALK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA STROJINC | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACEY CRAWFORD | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $168,600 |
| LINDA BALLANTINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS CAMPONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CHARLESWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AL CROOK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET FAHNSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE FERRARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY GATTUSO | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HOUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI OATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM PERKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAL PIONTKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ROMEJKO | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SALK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA STROJINC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACEY CRAWFORD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $164,009 |
| LINDA BALLANTINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS CAMPONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CHARLESWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AL CROOK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET FAHNSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY GATTUSO | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HOUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY NOWICKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI OATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM PERKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAL PIONTKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ROMEJKO | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SALK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA STROJINC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3000 CENTRAL RD STE 205, ROLLING MDWS, IL 60008-2551
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANDREA GRIFFIN, 3000 CENTRAL ROAD SUITE 205, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
- Signed the 990
- ANDREA GRIFFIN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (847) 392-2848
- Website
- WWW.SLSF.ME
- Return prepared by
- SIKICH LLC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RECREATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN COOPERATION WITH THE NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOLARSHIPS - SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO NWSRA PARTICIPANTS TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, CAMPS, AND INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $91,096 · grants $91,096
- ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE SUPPORT - ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE SUPPORT EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF ADAPTIVE TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES USED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $90,000 · grants $90,000
- GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT EXPENSES THAT HELP FUND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUSION SERVICES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND PARTICIPANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH NWSRA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.Expenses $69,091 · grants $69,091
- NWSRA LIGHTNING ATHLETICS - NWSRA LIGHTNING ATHLETICS EXPENSES SUPPORTING ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS, COMPETITIONS, TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES PARTICIPATING IN NWSRA LIGHTNING TEAMS AND EVENTS.Expenses $68,750 · grants $68,750
- BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MAKE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES THE OFFICES OF THE ASSOCIATION.Expenses $66,059 · grants $66,059
- INCLUSION (ADA COMPLIANCE) - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS SO THAT AIDES AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT CAN BE PROVIDED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO MAINSTREAM BACK INTO THEIR REGULAR PARK DISTRICT PROGRAM.Expenses $38,944 · grants $38,944
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3145710
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,840,506
- Income (IRS master file)
- $905,949
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $638,068 | $561,513 | $1,840,506 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $625,164 | $541,942 | $1,607,548 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $540,839 | $423,867 | $1,481,039 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $438,022 | $834,219 | $1,304,758 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 36-3145710).
Questions about SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION is 36-3145710.
- Is SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION 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 SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANDREA GRIFFIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $638,068, expenses of $561,513 and total assets of $1,840,506 at year end.
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