THE LAMBS FARM INC

EIN: 362474251 501(c)(3) Employment

LIBERTYVILLE, IL

Total Revenue
$13,391,691
Total Expenses
$15,561,205
Total Assets
$22,234,128
Net Assets
$17,884,574
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
KATHLEEN BURESCH
Phone
8473624636
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE LAMBS FARM INC, founded in 1961, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $13.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $15.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

LAMBS FARM IS A PLACE THAT PROVIDES ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS FOR PEOPLE TO GROW: A SAFE, CARING, LIVING ENVIRONMENT; AN EXTENDED FAMILY OF PEERS WITH SHARED VALUES AND MUTUAL RESPECT: OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE BEING AS SELF-SUFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,071,415

CLF SUPPORT - CLF SUPPORT CONSISTS OF CAMPUS GROUP HOMES. GROUP HOMES PROVIDE A COMMUNITY LIVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN LEARN LIVING SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. HOUSEKEEPING AND...

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CLF SUPPORT - CLF SUPPORT CONSISTS OF CAMPUS GROUP HOMES. GROUP HOMES PROVIDE A COMMUNITY LIVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN LEARN LIVING SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. HOUSEKEEPING AND MEAL PREPARATION RESPONSIBILITIES ARE SHARED AMONG THE PARTICIPANTS WITH STAFF SUPPORT.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,345,634 Revenue: $1,104,041

TRAINING SITES - THROUGH THE VARIOUS CAMPUS BUSINESSES (MAGNOLIA CAFE & BAKERY, FARMYARD & ATTRACTIONS, PET SHOP, THRIFT SHOP AND COUNTRY STORE) PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN FOOD SERVICE...

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TRAINING SITES - THROUGH THE VARIOUS CAMPUS BUSINESSES (MAGNOLIA CAFE & BAKERY, FARMYARD & ATTRACTIONS, PET SHOP, THRIFT SHOP AND COUNTRY STORE) PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN FOOD SERVICE, HOSPITALITY, STORE MERCHANDISING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, SHIPPING/RECEIVING, ANIMAL CARE AND FOOD PRODUCTION. THESE BUSINESSES PROVIDE A VOCATIONAL TRAINING SITE FOR PARTICIPANTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,452,077 Revenue: $345,634

VOCATIONAL SPACE - EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND FOLLOWALONG SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. TRAINING FOR EMPLOYERS WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS PLACED...

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VOCATIONAL SPACE - EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND FOLLOWALONG SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. TRAINING FOR EMPLOYERS WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS PLACED IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,657,626
Program Service Revenue $443,442
Investment Income $408,794
Other Revenue $881,829
TOTAL REVENUE $13,391,691

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $12,511,500
Fundraising Expenses $513,415
Program Expenses $12,804,567
Other Expenses $3,049,705
TOTAL EXPENSES $15,561,205

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $13,391,691 $14,827,072 -0.1%
Expenses $15,561,205 $14,142,704 +0.1%
Net Income $-2,169,514 $684,368 -4.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
293
Volunteers
1500

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$329,078
Total Directors
15
$207,479
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHLEEN BURESCH PRESIDENT/CEO 50.00
Officer Director
$198,029 $9,450 $207,479
JOE MILBURN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS BRECK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET ALDRIDGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELVIN KATZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN LIEBERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AJAY MADHANI MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID NEIMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN NOVAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYRIL ROSENGARTEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC WRIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANNE YACONETTI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES ZILS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARIE ZOLLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT NEIMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD NONNWEILER CONTROLLER & TREASURER (ST 35.00
Officer
$98,004 $23,595 $121,599
KATHY MCMEINS BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MASHAUNA ECHOLS CILA MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$125,655 $0 $125,655
ANTONIO VAUGHAN AM SUPERVISOR 40.00
Highest
$114,190 $0 $114,190
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $13,391,691 $15,561,205 $22,234,128 $-2,169,514
2023 $14,827,072 $14,142,704 $21,552,736 $684,368
2022 $15,185,732 $13,663,118 $23,082,623 $1,522,614
2021 $13,032,908 $11,776,885 $23,504,581 $1,256,023
2020 $16,148,374 $12,614,987 $21,703,544 $3,533,387
2019 $12,712,297 $12,547,869 $18,007,641 $164,428
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