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EIN 20-0484607

Gorton Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
47
City
Lake Forest
State
Illinois
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N31: Community Recreational Centers
Description
Gorton Center manages and operates a community center for residents of all ages. They provide office space for non-profit organizations and offer various performing arts programs and classes.
Also known as...
Gorton Community Center
Total revenues
$2,188,250
2023
Total expenses
$2,552,101
2023
Total assets
$9,493,067
2023
Num. employees
47
2023

Program areas at Gorton Center

Performing arts programs and classes.
Provide office space for other non-profit organizations.
Childrens learning center.

Who funds Gorton Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC)Illinois Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds$70,000
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$25,000
Robin and Sandy Stuart FoundationGeneral Support$20,000
...and 31 more grants received totalling $276,800

Personnel at Gorton Center

NameTitle
Amy WagliardoExecutive Director
Leslie LordDirector of Marketing and Communications
Laura DemmerDirector of Development
Ann WildmanDirector of Special Events
Libby JohnsonProgram Director
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Gorton Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$770,632
Program services$1,250,335
Investment income and dividends$162,216
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,067
Total revenues$2,188,250

Form 990s for Gorton Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-03990View PDF
2022-122023-04-06990View PDF
2021-122022-04-14990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122020-08-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Gorton Center

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Oxford Community CenterOxford, MD$702,264
Northeast Community Center AssociationSpokane, WA$3,435,917
Newburgh Armory Unity CenterNewburgh, NY$1,995,274
Plymouth Arts and Recreation ComplexPlymouth, MI$1,156,754
The Jones Center for FamiliesSpringdale, AR$4,913,402
Jewish Community Center of Atlantic CountyMargate City, NJ$6,614,554
Shaw JCC of AkronAkron, OH$6,602,726
Five Towns Community CenterLawrence, NY$2,943,644
Judy A Morrill Recreation CenterGarrett, IN$2,210,180
North East Community CenterMillerton, NY$3,732,662
Data update history
November 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Robin and Sandy Stuart Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Butler Family Foundation
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman services
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 E Illinois Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Lake County, IL
Website URL
gortoncenter.org/ 
Phone
(847) 234-6060
IRS details
EIN
20-0484607
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N31: Community Recreational Centers
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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