Center For Enriched Living

Organization Overview

Center For Enriched Living is located in Riverwoods, IL. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Center For Enriched Living employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Enriched Living 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 06/2021, Center For Enriched Living generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING EXISTS SO THAT PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES CAN BE FULLY INCLUDED IN THE COMMUNITY, ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESS AND ENJOY A GOOD QUALITY LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL PROGRAMS - YOUTH AND TEENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PARTICIPATE IN AFTERSCHOOL AND WEEKEND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED AT CEL AS WELL AS AT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GAMES, ART, CRAFTS, COOKING, DRAMA, MUSIC, DANCE, COMPUTERS, SPECIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY TRIPS AND MUCH MORE. OVER THE SUMMER CEL OFFERS SUMMER CAMP WITH OPTIONS SUCH AS HORSEBACK RIDING, DRAMA AND CREATIVE ARTS ALONG WITH AN EXCITING POST-CAMP PROGRAM.


ADULT SOCIAL & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS - ADULTS AT CEL ENJOY A VARIETY OF SOCIAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES ENJOY A WORLD RICH IN FRIENDSHIPS AND NEW EXPERIENCES. PROGRAMS EXPLORE A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECT MATTER BASED ON THE NEEDS AND WANTS OF MEMBERS. WITH THEIR DIVERSE INTERESTS AND ABILITIES, ADULTS TAKE CLASSES SUCH AS COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, NUTRITION AND COOKING, BUDGETING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT, AND DATING AND RELATIONSHIPS. IN ADDITION, THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN FITNESS ACTIVITIES, HORSEBACK RIDING OR ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS. THE FOUNDATION OF ALL ACTIVITIES IS TO ENHANCE AND BUILD SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS - WITH NEW FRIENDS AND PEERS AND CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. OUR MEMBERS ALSO HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK BY VOLUNTEERING FOR NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE LINCOLN PARK ZOO AND CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN. WITH AN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OF 85% FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, CEL'S EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM WORKS TO PROVIDE A PATHWAY TO COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THE CAREER ACADEMY PROVIDES CLASSES THAT TEACH SOFT SKILLS LIKE INTERVIEWING, COMMUNICATION, RESUME BUILDING, HYGIENE AND MORE.


ADULT DAY PROGRAMS - CEL'S FASTEST GROWING PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ADULTS 22 YEARS AND OLDER. ONCE OUT OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM, THERE ARE FEW OPTIONS FOR CONTINUED LEARNING, LIFE-SKILLS, RECREATION, ENRICHMENT, AND SOCIALIZATION. CEL HAS TWO DAY PROGRAM OPTIONS-ELA (ENRICHED LIFESTYLES FOR ADULTS) AND REACH. MEMBERS SPEND MUCH OF THEIR TIME IN THE COMMUNITY, WHERE THEY DEVELOP WORK AND VOLUNTEER SKILLS, LEARN SKILLS FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND HEALTHY LIVING STRENGTHEN PEER AND SOCIAL GROUPS AND TAKE THE STEPS TO ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Harriet Levy
CEO
$174,862
Cynthia Genteman
Director Of Finance
$107,373
Melissa Juarez-Ehlers
Director Of Program Services
$102,849
Kim Cysewski
Vice President
$0
Joan Cannon
Director
$0
Ira Singer
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,081,268
Investment income $3,442
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$19,378
Net Income from Gaming Activities $59,453
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,661,126

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Center For Enriched Living has recieved totaling $1,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Northside Community Bank Charitable Foundation

Gurnee, IL

PURPOSE: HELP INDIVIDUAL'S WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

$1,250
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