Special Leisure Services Foundation

Organization Overview

Special Leisure Services Foundation is located in Rolling Meadows, IL. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Special Leisure Services Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Special Leisure Services Foundation generated $507.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $274.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Special Leisure Services Foundation has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $2,507,799. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RECREATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN COOPERATION WITH THE NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE SUPPORT - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION (NWSRA) TO PROVIDE DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.


SCHOLARSHIPS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION, TO ENABLE THE ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN ECONOMIC NEED, TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS.


CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MAKE NECESSARY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CONSTRUCT AN NWSRA PROGRAMMING SPACE AT THE MOUNT PROSPECT CENTRAL ROAD COMMUNITY CENTER.


NWSRA LIGHTNING ATHLETES - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO NWSRA, WHICH REPRESENTS ATHLETES COMPETING IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE TO STATE, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO COVERS A PORTION OF THE EXPENSE INCURRED IN SENDING ATHLETES TO THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAMES IN THIS REGION. GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION (NWSRA) TO ALLOW THE ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE ADAPTED EQUIPMENT, SPECIALIZED FURNISHINGS FOR PROGRAMMING SPACES, AND THE SNOEZELEN ROOM IN THE NWSRA PROGRAMMING SPACE IN HANOVER PARK PARK DISTRICT PROGRAMMING SPACE. INCLUSION (ADA COMPLIANCE) - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION (NWSRA) TO ALLOW THE ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE AIDE AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO MAINSTREAM BACK INTO REGULAR PARK DISTRICT PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tracey Crawford
President
$0
Al Crook
Vice Chairma
$0
Kathy Nowicki
Chairperson
$0
Kevin Romejko
Secretary/tr
$0
Carl E Arthur
Director
$0
Thomas M Campone
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$12,670
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$230,746
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$243,416
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $67,410
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $196,435
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $507,261

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Special Leisure Services Foundation has awarded $234,160 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION

PURPOSE: GEN PROG SUPPORT ATH

$105,160

NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION

PURPOSE: ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE

$61,000

NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$40,000

NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION

PURPOSE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

$28,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Special Leisure Services Foundation has recieved totaling $21,752.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,752
Edward & Wanda Jordan Foundation

Des Plaines, IL

PURPOSE: SUPPORTS RECREATION FOR CHILDREN

$5,500
$5,000
$4,000
$500
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