EIN 36-2798257

Voluntary Action Center of Dekalb County (VAC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
117
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Mission of Voluntary Action Center is committed to providing high quality services that address the basic transportation and nutrition needs of its community. VAC was incorporated in 1974. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of representatives from communities throughout DeKalb County. Voluntary Action Center is here to support the needs of the members of DeKalb, LaSalle, Putnam, Bureau and Kendall Counties. Over the years those needs have grown exponentially. At VAC it is our goal to ensure the health and wellness of those who need us.
Also known as...
Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois
Total revenues
$7,670,242
2023
Total expenses
$7,421,631
2023
Total assets
$3,160,680
2023
Num. employees
117
2023

Program areas at VAC

The transportation program provides rides for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and the public to and from various location for the purpose of receiving services, medical care, working, participating in activities or attending events to reduce isolation and promote independent living. These services provided over 55,000 rides during the year.
The nutritional program consists of Meals on Wheels, senior luncheons and community dinners. Meals on wheels provides a personal contact to ensure their well being. Over 559 thousand meals served during the fiscal year.

Who funds Voluntary Action Center of Dekalb County (VAC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NIAAA)Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers$586,602
Dekalb County Community Foundation (DCCF)General Support$87,708
Kishwaukee United WayMember Agency Allocation$25,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at VAC

NameTitleCompensation
Nate KlosterChief Executive Officer$0
Tracy SmithChief Operating Officer$0
Ellen RogersChief Financial Officer$0
Justin DooleyFinance Director
Joel MaurerPresident$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for VAC

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,216,479
Program services$1,397,097
Investment income and dividends$11,469
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$44,855
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$342
Total revenues$7,670,242

Form 990s for VAC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-22990View PDF
2022-062023-02-21990View PDF
2021-062022-02-09990View PDF
2020-062022-01-25990View PDF
2019-062021-03-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $586,602 from Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NIAAA)
May 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Bersted Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Political advocacyFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1606 Bethany Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
DeKalb County, IL
Website URL
vacdk.com/ 
Phone
(815) 758-3932
Facebook page
VACDeKalb 
IRS details
EIN
36-2798257
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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