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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: March 2025 Expires: March 2027

Marklund

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(224) 523-7530
1S450 Wyatt Dr
Geneva, IL, 60134-4921
https://www.marklund.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Marklund meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.

Year, State Incorporated:
1960, IL

Marklund’s signature programs include the: Residential Program, Community Day Services Programs and Marklund Day Schools.

Residential Services: Marklund’s residential facilities are located in Geneva and Elgin in Illinois. In Geneva, 96 residents ages 18 and above live in six- 16 bed homes. They are supported by staff 24/7. Our
Elgin facility serves individuals with medical complexities and developmental disabilities. The center serves 85 children and adults.

Community Day Services: Marklund’s Community Day Services (CDS) program, is an adult day program. Programming is provided Monday – Friday for residential and community clients from 9AM- 2:30PM. The program focuses on life-skills, pre-vocational skills, and community outings. The CDS Program is offered in Elgin and Geneva.

Bridge Builder: Marklund’s Bridge Builder Community Day Services (CDS) program is an Adult Services therapeutic learning and training program that assists individuals with developing new skills and
enhancing personal interests and strengths as they pursue independent, fulfilling futures. This unique program offers comprehensive supports to help participants grow in areas such as communication,
socially adaptive behaviors, functional living, and supported employment skills. It is specifically designed for adults with developmental, intellectual and/or disabilities over the age of 18. During program hours, individuals work on refining social skills and self-awareness, as well as skills they need in everyday life, such as financial management and activities of daily living. This program is located at the Nathan Education Center in Elgin.

Marklund Day School: The Marklund Day School, is a non-public, State Board of Education, licensed therapeutic day program. We currently partner with 38 local school districts to serve children ages 3
through 21 with multiple medical needs, learning, emotional and developmental disabilities, and those on the autism spectrum. Students are referred to the day school by their home school districts when the district can no longer accommodate the students physical, behavioral or medical needs. We have locations in Bloomingdale, Elgin and Geneva.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Marklund's program expenses were:

Residential program $25,469,790
Day program $12,259,468
Total Program Expenses $37,729,258

Chief Executive
Gilbert Fonger, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Mr. Michael Herlihy, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Olsson Roofing

Board Size
17

Paid Staff Size
471

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Marklund's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Program service revenue $34,997,062
Investment income $102,305
Other revenue $39,881
Total Income $35,139,248

Programs: 90% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 10%

Total Income $35,139,248
Total expenses: $41,876,620
  Program expenses $37,729,258
  Fundraising expenses $0
  Administrative expenses $4,147,362
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-6,737,372
Beginning Net Assets $28,364,455
Other Changes In Net Assets $8,965,933
Ending Net Assets $30,593,016
Total Liabilities $14,395,960
Total Assets $44,988,976

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