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EIN 27-1897885

Adventure Works of DeKalb County

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
City
Dekalb
State
Illinois
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
Description
Adventure Works of DeKalb County transforms lives through adventure therapy and experiential learning. It operates as a non-profit, interactive counseling agency that serves youth ages three to eighteen, offering individual, family, and group counseling through adventure. Adventure therapy is a proven alternative to talk therapy and our services are predominantly provided outdoors.
Total revenues
$514,383
2023
Total expenses
$527,668
2023
Total assets
$576,368
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at Adventure Works of DeKalb County

Adventure Works is a non-profit, interactive counseling agency that serves youth ages three to eighteen providing individual, family, and group counseling through Adventure. A proven alternative to talk therapy, our services are provided primarily outdoors, utilizing the natural environment to engage our clients behaviorally, emotionally, and physically.

Who funds Adventure Works of DeKalb County

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dekalb County Community Foundation (DCCF)General Support$18,691
Ideal Industries FoundationGeneral Operating Support$16,560
The Bersted FoundationUnrestricted General$15,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Adventure Works of DeKalb County

NameTitleCompensation
Katie WattsExecutive Director$86,375
Shannon Kaecker, MSWClinical Director
Karen SimmonsChairperson$0
Christi CastensonVice Chairperson$0
Claudia MorenoTreasurer$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Adventure Works of DeKalb County

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$281,931
Program services$230,245
Investment income and dividends$2,488
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-731
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$450
Total revenues$514,383

Form 990s for Adventure Works of DeKalb County

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-04990View PDF
2022-062022-12-12990View PDF
2021-062021-12-28990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
2019-062020-08-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $18,691 from Dekalb County Community Foundation (DCCF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from The Bersted Foundation
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $26,080 from Dekalb County Community Foundation (DCCF)
Nonprofit Types
Youth development programsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1211 Sycamore Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
DeKalb County, IL
Website URL
adventureworksdekalb.org/ 
Phone
(815) 517-0825
IRS details
EIN
27-1897885
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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