Nonprofit · EIN 36-6008710
AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE
Tax-exempt · PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,152,046 | $9,481,998 | $670,048 | $3,528,880 | $866,937 | $2,661,943 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,770,644 | $7,856,682 | $913,962 | $2,861,491 | $869,596 | $1,991,895 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,407,024 | $6,869,319 | $537,705 | $1,949,468 | $871,535 | $1,077,933 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,029,402
- of which government grants
- $6,334,383
- Program service revenue
- $2,006,734
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$122,800
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $162,888
- Other revenue
- $115,910
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $873,328
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $254,083
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,059,894
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,345,476
- Professional fundraising fees
- $130,700
- Legal fees
- $7,131
- Accounting fees
- $210,959
- Occupancy
- $564,082
- Travel
- $208,064
- Depreciation
- $61,097
- Program services (functional)
- $7,933,414
- Management and general (functional)
- $964,512
- Fundraising (functional)
- $584,072
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,861,491
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,528,880
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $866,937
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,661,943
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $249,486
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,486,627
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $175,316
- Gross receipts
- $10,406,835
- Employees
- 117
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 1953
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN KRAY | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $137,331 | $1,240 |
| JOAN KRAFT | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,752 | $0 |
| ERIC JOHNSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STONEBRIDGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIRK AHLBECK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKI KIMEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN BARTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY SASSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED SASSER | DIRECTOR (EXITED 6/30/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE DOHENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA KROHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA BUGGY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW COYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY DIETLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEG O'HERRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN FELDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM GARCEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GAEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE SKORONSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN KRAFT | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,031 | $2,461 |
| STEPHEN KRAY | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $91,559 | $7,187 |
| ERIC JOHNSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIRK AHLBECK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKI KIMEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN BARTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN SASSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED SASSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE DOHENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA KROHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA BUGGY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW COYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY DIETLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA GRIMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEG O'HERRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA MCKITRICK | DIRECTOR (TERM JULY, 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FELDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GARCEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STONEBRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON CLARK | CEO (TERM SEPT-2022) Officer | 40 | $118,998 | $0 |
| JOAN KRAFT | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS Officer | 40 | $100,955 | $529 |
| LINDA BUGGY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC JOHNSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKI KIMEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIRK AHLBECK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GARCEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY DIETLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FELDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA MCKITRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEG O'HERRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN BARTEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE DOHENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STONEBRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW COYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA GRIMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA OLIVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN SASSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED SASSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 515 BUSSE HWY, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-3154
- In care of
- % CATHY MCCARTHY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHEN KRAY, 515 BUSSE HWY, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
- Signed the 990
- STEPHEN KRAY, CEO
- Phone
- (847) 292-0870
- Return prepared by
- SASSETTI LLC
Mission
AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE EMPOWERS ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE THE LIVES THEY CHOOSE THROUGH PERSONALIZED SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS-RESIDENCES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. APPROXIMATELY 49 SERVEDExpenses $4,735,900 · grants $873,328 · revenue $493,160
- DAY PROGRAM-THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING AND IMPROVING EVERYDAY LIFE AND WORK SKILLS. APPROXIMATELY 140 SERVED.Expenses $2,709,589 · revenue $1,589,396
- THRIFT SHOPPE-THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATIONExpenses $123,379 · revenue $162,888
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICESExpenses $364,546
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
- 36-6008710
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J33Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,528,880
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,406,835
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,152,046 | $9,481,998 | $3,528,880 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,770,644 | $7,856,682 | $2,861,491 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,407,024 | $6,869,319 | $1,949,468 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,156,525 | $7,806,497 | $1,105,193 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 36-6008710).
Questions about AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE
- What is the EIN of AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE is 36-6008710.
- Is AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE 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 AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE 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 AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE 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 AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHEN KRAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,331 (STEPHEN KRAY, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,152,046, expenses of $9,481,998 and total assets of $3,528,880 at year end.
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