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Nonprofit · EIN 42-0936800

AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC

Tax-exempt · DUBUQUE, IA 52002

Financials

$9.8M$8.9M2022$10M$9M2023$10.1M$9.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$10,067,632$9,288,583$779,049$15,191,164$668,696$14,522,468
June 30, 2024990$10,029,934$9,010,378$1,019,556$14,384,668$734,421$13,650,247
June 30, 2023990$9,769,275$8,886,395$882,880$13,798,734$1,220,648$12,578,086
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$146,211
of which government grants
$82,494
Program service revenue
$9,618,479
Investment income
$302,942
Net gain from sales of assets
-$4,467
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$850
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$106,805
Other salaries and wages
$6,352,160
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,447,437
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,035
Accounting fees
$110,859
Occupancy
$330,999
Travel
$98,132
Depreciation
$306,089
Program services (functional)
$7,018,214
Management and general (functional)
$2,204,003
Fundraising (functional)
$66,366

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,384,668
Total assets, end of year
$15,191,164
Total liabilities, end of year
$668,696
Net assets, end of year
$14,522,468
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,913,780
Publicly traded securities
$5,784,958
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,507,133
Net assets with donor restrictions
$15,335
Gross receipts
$10,072,099
Employees
222
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1968
State of legal domicile
IA

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
Susan Freeman MurdahExecutive Director
Officer
40$95,489$20,355
Noreen AkeangDirect Support Professional
Highest-paid employee
40$104,553$329
Pamela CrawfordPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Guy GardVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Marvin MulertTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Charles DavisSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Kevin StevensDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Wes HartigDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Stephan AltDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Susan Freeman MurdahExecutive Director
Officer
40$95,737$11,763
Tammy HendricksFinance Director (until Sept. 2023)
Officer
40$72,316$7,326
Mary Ann ConzettPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Guy GardVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Marvin MulertTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Charles DavisSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Kevin StevensDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Wes HartigDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Teresa JohannsenDirector (July thru Sept. 2023)
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Kandice EnglerDirector (July thru Sept. 2023)
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Stephan AltDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Susan Freeman MurdahExecutive Director
Officer
40$93,799$12,149
Tammy HendricksFinance Director
Officer
40$84,590$9,190
Kandice EnglerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Guy GardVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Karen DorshkindSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
Mary Ann ConzettTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
John SplinterDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Charles DavisDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Teresa JohannsenDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Kevin StevensDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Marvin MulertDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Wes HartigDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Stephan AltDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Pam CrawfordDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3355 KENNEDY CIR, DUBUQUE, IA 52002-3860
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Elizabeth Gleason, 3355 Kennedy Circle, Dubuque, IA 52002
Signed the 990
Elizabeth Gleason, Finance Director
Phone
(563) 556-7560
Return prepared by
Eide Bailly LLP

Mission

It is the mission of Area Residential Care to empower people with intellectual disabilities to achieve their highest quality of life.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Area Residential Care gives people the supervision and assistance they need to learn the skills that will help them achieve their highest quality of life.ICF (Intermediate Care Facility for persons with intellectual disabilities) Licensed Homes:*8 bed homes integrated in neighborhoods within Dubuque for those in need of more intense training in basic living skills and/or behavior management.*1:3 or 1:2 staff ratio during the most active portion of their day. Statement Continued on Schedule O.Program Service Statement Continued:*Physical restraints may be used for behaviors if stated in their plan. *Must meet 3 areas of need in major life activities:*Ambulation/Mobility*Musculoskeletal Disabilities*Activities of Daily Living*Eating Skills*Elimination*Sensorimotor*Maladaptive Behaviors*Understanding/Use of Language*Vocational/Social*Healthcare (nursing services provided)RCF (Residential Care Facility for persons with intellectual disabilities):*5 bed homes located throughout Dubuque for those in need of minimal assistance with personal care and supervision.*Staff provide training and assistance in food prep, laundry, shopping, budgeting, and other skills that lead to more independent living.*Majority of self-care tasks can be completed without significant physical assistance.*1:5 staff ratio*Behaviors can be controlled without physical restraint.*Do not require nursing care.HCBS (Home Community Based Services):*5 bed homes located throughout Dubuque and Dyersville for those who need minimal assistance in:*Skill development*Respite*Transportation*Other supports as needed*Comparable to renting with roommates*All bills are split equally amongst residents.Apartment Community Living Services:*These services are available in Dubuque and Dyersville.*For those with very independent living skills, living alone or with others*Apartment Services range from 24 hour site-based services to very independent living where consumers may only have contact with staff a few hours a month.*Staff check in routinely to provide needed support and run programs.*Daily, weekly, or monthly depending on need and units provided.Vocational Programs:*Sheltered Employment for ICF/ID *Subcontract work is brought in from local industries, where workers with disabilities perform job tasks under close staff supervision. *1:2 to 1:6 staff ratio during work time.*Behavioral, social, and skill training are a significant part of the services offered in this setting.Supported/Community Employment Enclaves:*Employment opportunities for people with disabilities are offered at many businesses and industries in Dubuque, Dyersville, and surrounding areas.*Workers report to the community business and perform work at that site, alongside other employees of the business.*Area Residential Care staff supervise the consumer during their scheduled shift, depending on need and independence.*Staff is the liaison with the business owner and consumers working.Mobile Work Crew:*Work crew that consists of 4-8 workers with disabilities and a staff member/crew foreman.*Crew members work semi-independently with the assistance of their crew foreman.*Foreman provides members assistance in building skills toward a more independent job in the future.*The crew works at a number of businesses each day; moving from one business to another. *Staff provide transportation in an agency vehicle.Independent Supported Employment:*Wide variety of employment opportunities almost exclusively integrated within the community for those with disabilities.*Job coaches are assigned to each worker to provide one-on-one training on each job task.*As workers increase their skill level, natural work environment supports are phased in and direct job coaching is phased out. ICF:Our ICF programs serve 24 individuals with intellectual disabilities in residential and day programming. Individuals require 24-hour staff support with a ratio of 3 clients per 1 staff person. Residential programs are offered in 3, 8-bed homes that operate 365 days per year. Day programs, including the production program, are offered in the agency main building, Monday-Friday, 50 weeks per year. The objective of ICF programming is to teach life and employment skills so that individuals can live more independently in a less structured care setting. RCF/HCBS:Our RCF/HCBS programs serve 53 individuals with intellectual disabilities in residential programming. Individuals require 24-hour staff support with a ratio of 5 clients per 1 staff person. Residential programs are offered in 11, 5-bed homes that operate 365 days per year. The objective of RCF/HSBS programming is to promote independence in everyday living. Annual goals measure satisfaction and community access. Day Hab: Our Day Hab programming supports 39 individuals with intellectual disabilities. Programming helps in the development of life and community integrations skills, so individuals are better able to socialize, manage behaviors, direct their daily living activities, and improve their self-advocacy skills.
    Expenses $7,018,214 · grants $850 · revenue $9,618,479

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
42-0936800
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
1969
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P75)
Assets (IRS master file)
$15,191,164
Income (IRS master file)
$10,072,099

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$10,067,632$9,288,583$15,191,164IRS
990June 2024$10,029,934$9,010,378$14,384,668IRS
990June 2023$9,769,275$8,886,395$13,798,734XML
990June 2022$9,599,423$8,261,665$15,427,192IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 42-0936800).

Questions about AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC

What is the EIN of AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC is 42-0936800.
Is AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE 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 AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE 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 AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE 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 AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Elizabeth Gleason.
Who are the officers and directors of AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,489 (Susan Freeman Murdah, Executive Director).
How much revenue does AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,067,632, expenses of $9,288,583 and total assets of $15,191,164 at year end.

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