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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4047454

GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER

Tax-exempt · KANKAKEE, IL 60901

Financials

$4.9M$4.7M2022$7.1M$6.7M2023$9.3M$8.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$9,323,318$8,819,592$503,726$3,173,776$1,280,516$1,893,260
June 30, 2024990$7,148,171$6,697,734$450,437$2,453,616$1,065,536$1,388,080
June 30, 2023990$4,896,562$4,664,381$232,181$2,010,769$1,280,530$730,239
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$93,364
Program service revenue
$9,228,388
Investment income
$1,529
Other revenue
$37

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$200,060
Other salaries and wages
$4,649,399
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,680,625
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,380
Accounting fees
$137,283
Occupancy
$570,609
Travel
$161,113
Depreciation
$101,753
Program services (functional)
$7,506,257
Management and general (functional)
$1,302,742
Fundraising (functional)
$10,593

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,453,617
Total assets, end of year
$3,173,776
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,280,516
Net assets, end of year
$1,893,260
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,646,767
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,893,260
Gross receipts
$9,323,318
Employees
129
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1995
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL MALONEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO55$200,060$10,091
YETHA MALONEYEDUCAT DIRECTOR50$141,200$9,537
MIKKAL HARRISCLINICAL DIRECTOR50$127,750$0
KRISTI BALLDIRECTOR ADMIN OPE50$119,450$7,450
ELDER LAWRENCE SHEPHERDPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0$0
ROBERT S ELLINGTON-SNIPESSecretary/Treas
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0$0
MICHELLE PRIESTER PhDDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DR STONEWALL MCCUISTON JRDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
TAMMARA P THOMAS Ph DVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL MALONEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO55$158,945$19,192
YETHA MALONEYDIRECTOR EARLY EDU50$117,882$9,097
MIKKAL HARRISCLINCAL DIRECTOR50$115,256$3,390
KRISTI BALL–50$105,631$9,379
ELDER LAWRENCE SHEPHERDPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0$0
ROBERT S ELLINGTON-SNIPESSecretary/Treas
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0$0
MICHELLE PRIESTER PhDDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DR STONEWALL MCCUISTON JRDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
TAMMARA P THOMAS Ph DVice President
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL MALONEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO55$136,022$12,178
YETHA MALONEYDIR., EARLY EDUC45$101,310$7,600
ELDER LAWRENCE SHEPHERDPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0$0
ROBERT S ELLINGTON-SNIPESSecretary/Treas
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0$0
MICHELLE PRIESTER PhDDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DR STONEWALL MCCUISTON JRDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
TAMMARA P THOMAS Ph DVice President
Trustee or director
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
657 E COURT STREET, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4055
In care of
% GARD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHAEL MALONEY
Signed the 990
Michael Maloney, Exec. Director & CEO
Phone
(815) 933-2493
Return prepared by
STRATEGIC BUSINESS SERVICES INC

Mission

To keep families together by providing structured educational and training support, social service and the basic needs for youth to improve and enhance their qualtiy of life and their families.GOPYC services include: group home and residential services, individual and family counseling, family advocacy and support services, mentoring, tutoring, after school recreation, life skills training, and job readiness training. The ultimate goal of this agency is "Keeping Families Together".

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RE-DIRECT THE LIVES OF TROUBLED YOUTH, INCLUDING STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES, EMERGENCY SHELTER, SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT, SEMINARS AND PERSONAL ITEMS.GOPYC HAS A GROUP HOME PROGRAM 8-BED UNIT. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, 24-HOUR SUPERVISED HOUSING, JOB TRAINING, JOB COACHING, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, MENTORIING & THERAPY AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING -DRIVERS'S EDUCATION, VOTER'S REGISTRATION AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT.GOPYC OPERATES AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM WHICH IS A COMBINATION OF ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT, TUTORING, TRANSPORTATION, MEALS AND STRUCTURED ACTVITIES. GOPYC SERVES APPROXIMATELY 225 CHILDREN PER YEAR.GOPYC OPERATES A GROUP HOME FOR GIRLS (GEMS). THE OBJECTIVE IS TO ENABLE AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO REGULATE THEIR BEHAVIOR, ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS, STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS, ENGAGE IN CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, AND ADOPT LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY TO TRANSITION TO AN INDEPENDENT LIVINING PROGRAM.GOPYC OPERATES AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES AND CHILDCARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN KANKAKEE COUNT, ILLINOIS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP EACH CHILD REACH HIS OR HER MAXIMUM LEARNING POTENTIAL AND TO CREATE LIFELONG LEARNERS, REGARDLESS OF INCOME OR ACCESS TO PRIVATE EDUCATION.
    Expenses $7,506,257 · revenue $9,323,318

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-4047454
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
1996
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P300)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,173,776
Income (IRS master file)
$9,323,318

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$9,323,318$8,819,592$3,173,776XML
990June 2024$7,148,171$6,697,734$2,453,616XML
990June 2023$4,896,562$4,664,381$2,010,769XML
990June 2022$4,008,335$3,973,156$1,237,700IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 36-4047454).

Questions about GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER

What is the EIN of GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER is 36-4047454.
Is GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER 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 GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER 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 GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER 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 GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL MALONEY.
Who are the officers and directors of GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,060 (MICHAEL MALONEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO).
How much revenue does GARDEN OF PRAYER YOUTH CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,323,318, expenses of $8,819,592 and total assets of $3,173,776 at year end.

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