BiG Great Lakes

EIN: 800558345 501(c)(3) Religion

Gurnee, IL

Total Revenue
$535,179
Total Expenses
$370,019
Total Assets
$727,241
Net Assets
$725,254
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
IL
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BiG Great Lakes, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $535K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $165K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

BiG Great Lakes seeks to provide an educational environment that creates meaningful jobs, builds a sense of belonging and validates dignity and respect for adults with disabilities.BiG runs a day program for adults with special needs. The program provides community activities, outings and the opportunity to create products that allow the clients to explore their talents and interests. As such, they are an educational, entrepreneurial and social services type program.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $113,799
Program Service Revenue $243,775
Investment Income $-3,746
Other Revenue $181,351
TOTAL REVENUE $535,179

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $300,017
Fundraising Expenses $28,278
Program Expenses $313,887
Other Expenses $70,002
TOTAL EXPENSES $370,019

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $535,179 $625,447 -0.1%
Expenses $370,019 $312,201 +0.2%
Net Income $165,160 $313,246 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
11
Volunteers
52

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
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Annette Cvengros President 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Pam Hood Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nikki Behler Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Aurelia Spicuzza Trustee 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $535,179 $370,019 $727,241 $165,160
2024 $625,447 $312,201 $565,780 $313,246
2023 $322,609 $217,909 $248,946 $104,700
2022 $186,833 $128,367 $165,250 $58,466
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