Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
99% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Declining revenue
Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bloomington, Illinois, registered in 1997, with $196,245,221 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
1226 Towanda Ave, Bloomington, IL, 61701 EIN 36-4096312 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$196.2M
▼ 34.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$196.6M
Net assets
$2.5M
Employees
266
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies: 0 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To promote and facilitate high quality early care and education.
What they do
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1226 Towanda Ave, Bloomington, IL, 61701
- City
- Bloomington
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16.6M (FY2013) to $196.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13.1MNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.7M
Total liabilities
$13.1M
Net assets
$2.5M
Salaries & benefits
$21.6M
11% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $196,245,221▼34.6% | $196,616,406▼34.5% | $2,527,551▼12.8% | $15,655,605▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $299,964,425▼9.2% | $299,951,377▼9.2% | $2,898,736▲0.5% | $13,184,972▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $330,455,798▼36.4% | $330,450,760▼36.3% | $2,885,688▲0.2% | $10,112,273▲49.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $519,478,049▲3.2% | $519,042,499▲3.1% | $2,880,650▲17.8% | $6,781,928▼89.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $503,498,554▲1988% | $503,217,919▲1982% | $2,445,100▲13.0% | $61,966,320▲659% | 990 |
| 2019 | $24,115,371▲79.4% | $24,168,989▲78.9% | $2,164,465▼2.4% | $8,166,328▲90.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $13,444,323▼2.0% | $13,511,489 | $2,218,083▼2.9% | $4,294,628▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $13,715,169▼17.3% | $13,514,444▼17.5% | $2,285,249▲9.6% | $3,544,824▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $16,586,178▼16.0% | $16,377,635▼16.5% | $2,084,524▲11.1% | $4,276,223▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,736,676▲1.2% | $19,613,986▲1.7% | $1,875,981▲7.0% | $4,309,347▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $19,506,223▲17.8% | $19,285,962▲18.0% | $1,753,291▲14.4% | $4,029,819▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,557,860 | $16,341,873▲13.1% | $1,533,030▲16.4% | $3,341,261▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $14,447,813 | $1,317,043 | $3,244,032 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Daniel Harris — $297,361 (0.15% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Harris | Executive Director | 40 | $297,361 |
| Derek Gibb | Sr. Director of Finance and Hr | 40 | $210,610 |
| Cicely Fleming | Director of Birth To Five Illinois | 40 | $162,723 |
| Sonja Clark | Dir. of Operations Birth To Five Il | 40 | $156,391 |
| Joellyn Whitehead | Sr. Director of Data and Research | 40 | $151,037 |
| Donald Whitehead | Sr. Director of Information Technology | 40 | $138,846 |
| April Janney | Board Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Beth Wise | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brenda Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bryan Stokes | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Danette Connors | Board President | 1 | — |
| Laci Gatewood | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lisa Bock | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Loukisha Pennix | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mario Perez | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Misty Edwards | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rachel Giannini | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sharifa Walton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Shauna Ejeh | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tom Hughes | Board Vice President | 1 | — |
Grants received · $1.5M total
6 grants to Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support and service days | 2024 | $400,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $66,807 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for the early childhood access consortium for equity | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $315,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | For covid-19 opportunity; upskilling the ec workforce through the child development associate credential; and general operating suppport | 2020 | $275,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support the illinois covid-19 response fund | 2019 | $350,000 |
Grants made · $148.8M in FY2024
2 grants totaling $148.8M in FY2024. All grants made by Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Providers - Details Available Upon Request | Day care | $145,931,600 |
| 39 Local Collaboration Grantees | Other | $2,895,542 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4096312, based in Bloomington, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies's EIN?
- Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4096312.
- How much revenue does Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies report?
- Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies reported $196,245,221 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies's spending goes to programs?
- Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies have?
- CharityIndex grades Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies's latest Form 990 is $297,361, paid to Daniel Harris (Executive Director).
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Data for Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (EIN 36-4096312) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.