Pads Lake County Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Pads Lake County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waukegan, Illinois, registered in 1978, with $6,810,953 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1800 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL, 60085 EIN 36-2948857 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2023)
$6.8M
▲ 68.9% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2023)
$5.8M
Net assets
$3.4M
Employees
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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 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Pads Lake County Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +15% 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 Pads Lake County Inc: 7 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Pads Lake County Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Pads Lake County Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1800 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL, 60085
- City
- Waukegan
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Hotlines & Crisis Intervention
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.5M (FY2013) to $6.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $516KNet assets $3.4M
Operating margin
15.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.0M
Total liabilities
$516K
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,810,953▲68.9% | $5,764,911▲46.4% | $3,445,917▲43.6% | $3,961,676▲54.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,033,321▼7.7% | $3,938,474▼3.8% | $2,398,946▲4.2% | $2,564,860▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,371,244▼2.5% | $4,093,922▲1.1% | $2,303,279▲15.9% | $2,698,285▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,481,536▲33.2% | $4,047,770▲36.7% | $1,987,519▲27.9% | $2,187,212▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,365,231▲45.4% | $2,961,242▲32.8% | $1,553,753▲35.1% | $2,061,108▲60.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,314,151▲2.2% | $2,229,212▲4.7% | $1,149,764▲8.0% | $1,285,410▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,263,604▲17.4% | $2,129,383▲11.6% | $1,064,825▼26.1% | $1,210,884▼23.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,927,807▼4.0% | $1,908,369▼3.6% | $1,440,937▲1.4% | $1,573,887▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,007,791▼9.7% | $1,979,441▼1.1% | $1,421,499▲2.0% | $1,541,543▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,222,755▼12.7% | $2,002,248▼5.7% | $1,393,149▲18.8% | $1,506,857▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,547,327 | $2,123,394▼13.9% | $1,172,642▲56.6% | $1,259,982▲46.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,465,506 | $748,709 | $857,977 | 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.
Grants received · $2.2M total
64 grants to Pads Lake County Inc totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $42,918 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,687 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $153,787 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $61,380 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Healthcare for the homeless | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $33,265 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $30,898 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $28,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $8,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $77,290 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $58,310 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $55,049 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Support for the homeless | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $38,410 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support, support for emergency housing funding, program and homelessness prevention resources, support of resources and assistance for those facing a housing crisis, general operating support - per 2023 mission contribution | 2022 | $25,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pads Lake County Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pads Lake County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2948857, based in Waukegan, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pads Lake County Inc's EIN?
- Pads Lake County Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2948857.
- How much revenue does Pads Lake County Inc report?
- Pads Lake County Inc reported $6,810,953 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Pads Lake County Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Pads Lake County Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Pads Lake County Inc (EIN 36-2948857) 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.