EIN 36-2798257

Voluntary Action Center of Dekalb County (VAC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
141
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
The Mission of Voluntary Action Center is committed to providing high quality services that address the basic transportation and nutrition needs of its community. VAC was incorporated in 1974. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of representatives from communities throughout DeKalb County. Voluntary Action Center is here to support the needs of the members of DeKalb, LaSalle, Putnam, Bureau and Kendall Counties. Over the years those needs have grown exponentially. At VAC it is our goal to ensure the health and wellness of those who need us.
Also known as...
Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois
Total revenues
$7,168,070
2022
Total expenses
$6,953,891
2022
Total assets
$2,759,312
2022
Num. employees
141
2022

Program areas at VAC

The transportation program provides rides for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and the public to and from various location for the purpose of receiving services, medical care, working, participating in activities or attending events to reduce isolation and promote independent living. These services provided over 62,000 rides during the year.
The nutritional services program consists of Meals on Wheels, senior luncheons, summer food programs and community dinners. Meals on Wheels provides a personal contact to ensure their well being. Summer food programs provide lunches and snacks in collaboration with park districts, camps, and housing authorities. Over 487,000 meals were provided during the fiscal year.

Who funds Voluntary Action Center of Dekalb County (VAC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Western Illinois Agency on Aging (WIAA)Services for Senior Citizens$1,071,852
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NIAAA)Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers$608,991
Dekalb County Community Foundation (DCCF)General Support$85,014
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at VAC

NameTitleCompensation
Nate KlosterChief Executive Officer$93,882
Mike NeuenkirchenChief Operating Officer$87,627
Nathan KlosterChief Financial Officer
Ellen RogersExecutive Director$119,556
Justin DooleyFinance Director
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for VAC

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,056,730
Program services$1,111,719
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$31,272
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-31,651
Total revenues$7,168,070

Form 990s for VAC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-02-21990View PDF
2021-062022-02-09990View PDF
2020-062022-01-25990View PDF
2019-062021-03-10990View PDF
2018-062019-08-01990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Covia Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $85,014 from Dekalb County Community Foundation (DCCF)
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $1,071,852 from Western Illinois Agency on Aging (WIAA)
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Political advocacyFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1606 Bethany Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
DeKalb County, IL
Website URL
vacdk.com/ 
Phone
(815) 758-3932
Facebook page
VACDeKalb 
IRS details
EIN
36-2798257
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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