2026-04-03T13:12:20-05:00 2025-06-30 882730877 CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC 15303 S 94TH AVE STE 200 ORLAND PARK IL 60462 990 2024-07-01 366009293 GARDEN CENTER SERVICES GARD 7086360054 8333 S AUSTIN AVENUE BURBANK IL 604592558 GERARD S BEAGLES CEO/PRESIDENT 7086360054 2026-03-31 1 1 STEPHANIE LEW P01080011 8478888600 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GERARD S BEAGLES 8333 S AUSTIN AVENUE BURBANK IL 604592558 11808038 0 X WWW.GARDENCENTERSERVICES.ORG X 1956 IL ADVANCING LIVES OF CONNECTION, CONTRIBUTION AND MEANING FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THE INDIVIDUALS THAT SUPPORT THEM. 10 10 159 127 0 0 5515836 6017191 4076501 4319456 178973 194715 22541 88532 9793851 10619894 0 0 0 0 6608853 7950370 0 0 154307 2223088 2503535 8831941 10453905 961910 165989 8253028 9918631 1144849 2658533 7108179 7260098 X ADVANCING LIVES OF CONNECTION, CONTRIBUTION AND MEANING FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THE INDIVIDUALS THAT SUPPORT THEM. 0 0 5405516 968688 GARDEN CENTER SERVICES' CILA PROGRAM PROVIDES ELEVEN SMALL FAMILY-SIZED HOMES IN THE CHICAGO SUBURBS TO OVER FIFTY INDIVIDUALS ALLOWING THEM TO EXERCISE CHOICE, PARTICIPATE IN MAINSTREAM COMMUNITY LIFE AND SHARE IN OVERALL HOUSEHOLD DUTIES. GARDEN CENTER SERVICES CILA PROGRAM RECOGNIZES THAT THERE IS NOT A "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED. FOR THIS REASON, GARDEN CENTER SERVICES PROVIDES A VARIETY OF HOUSING OPTIONS INCLUDING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, APARTMENTS AND A TOWNHOME.GARDEN CENTER SERVICES' CILA PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS FROM OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PARTICIPATING IN SPECIAL OLYMPIC PROGRAMS, SPORTING EVENTS, PARK DISTRICT ACTIVITIES, VACATIONING WITH FRIENDS, GOING SHOPPING AND VOLUNTEERING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE THEY RESIDE.OUR QUALIFIED STAFF IS AVAILABLE 24/7 TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE, DIRECTION, AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE RESIDENTS, WHILE SUPPORTING THEM TO FULFILL THEIR DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND REACH THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS WITH CONFIDENCE. THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE FIND ACCEPTANCE, LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP, WHICH FOSTERS A GROWING SENSE OF INDEPENDENCE. 2588352 2173795 COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAMS GARDEN CENTER SERVICES OPERATES OUR COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAM WHICH IS A UNIQUELY CRAFTED EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO NURTURE THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL OF EACH INDIVIDUAL THAT ENTERS OUR DOOR. WITH A COMMITMENT TO PERSONALIZED ATTENTION, OUR PROGRAM CATERS TO ABOUT 100 PARTICIPANTS, OFFERING A DIVERSE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCES. WE PRIORITIZE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION, ENSURING THAT EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES TAILORED GOALS AND SUPPORT TO MAXIMIZE THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH.IN ADDITION TO THE ENRICHING ACTIVITIES WITHIN OUR CENTER, THE COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAM EXTENDS ITS IMPACT BY ACTIVELY ASSISTING PARTICIPANTS TO FIND MEANINGFUL PAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS VARIOUS LOCAL BUSINESSES. OVER THE PAST YEAR, SUCH BUSINESSES INCLUDED A CAR WASH, A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, THE LOCAL PARK DISTRICT, AND VARIOUS FAST-FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. GARDEN CENTER SERVICES TAKES PRIDE IN FOSTERING COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. OUR AIM IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS IN ACHIEVING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND ENHANCING THEIR WELL-BEING. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBLY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PARTICIPANTS. PARTICIPANTS HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO HELP WITH PROJECTS SUCH AS THE COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE CLEANUPS, AND MEALS ON WHEELS.GARDEN CENTER SERVICES IS DEDICATED TO THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE AND CONTINUES TO RECEIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THRU THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES NETWORK (NEON). THIS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ENABLES US TO ENHANCE SERVICE OFFERINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES. GARDEN CENTER SERVICES ALSO OPERATES THE SECOND CHANCE THRIFT SHOPPE WHICH IS LOCATED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THE SHOP PROVIDES TRAINING AND INTEGRATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS. THE THRIFT SHOPPE OFFERS A VARIETY OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS, CLOTHING, COLLECTIBLES, AND FURNITURE AT BARGAIN PRICES. OVER THIRTY VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN STAFFING THE STORE AND RAISING PROCEEDS THAT SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF GARDEN CENTER SERVICES. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. DONATIONS OF NEW AND GENTLY USED GOODS ARE ACCEPTED ON THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS. 1365019 1207528 GARDEN CENTER SERVICES OPERATES AN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (ICF/ID). THIS HOME IS LICENSED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC HEALTH) AND PROVIDES 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL CARE TO THE 15 INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE WITHIN THE HOME. SPECIFICALLY TRAINED STAFF ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DAILY LIVING AND INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS, WHILE ALSO PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE IN THESE SKILL AREAS. INDIVIDUALS IN THE HOME HAVE THEIR OWN BEDROOMS AND MAY HAVE THEIR OWN BATHROOM OR SHARE A JACK-AND-JILL STYLE BATHROOM WITH THEIR NEIGHBOR. THE SUPPORTED INDIVIDUALS ARE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, OFTEN PARTICIPATING IN PARK DISTRICT ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, SPORTING EVENTS, AND LOCAL FESTIVITIES. MOST RESIDENTS HAVE LIVED AT THE ICF FOR OVER A DECADE, AND COUPLED WITH LONG TERM STAFF CAREGIVERS, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND FRIENDSHIPS HAVE FORMED OVER THE YEARS. 9358887 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 1 159 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 IL X RALPH STORINO 7088879712 10444 S KEDZIE AVE CHICAGO IL 60655 JENNY WOJCIK CHAIR (FROM 3/25) 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DR CHRIS GRUNOW PSYD VICE-CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SHANNON BENAITIS SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY ANN LEMA TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DONNA BLAIR PRESIDENT (THRU 2/25) 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANTHONY DI MIELE TREASURER (THRU 2/25) 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN AKIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LISA BEEMSTERBOER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN CONSIDINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARY GIL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CINDY MALLOY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KARI RIORDAN BOARD MEMBER (FROM 3/25) 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AVA SMITH BOARD MEMBER (THRU 2/25) 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SISTER MARIA ZEIMAN OSF BOARD MEMBER (THRU 8/24) 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GERARD S BEAGLES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT 40.00 0.00 X 191783 0 13661 BERNADETTE ADAMOWSKI CILA DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 97.00 0.00 X 131893 0 13661 CINDY HAWORTH CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 143333 0 13661 RALPH STORINO DIR. OF FISCAL MANAGEMENT 40.00 0.00 X 133206 0 13661 600215 0 54644 4 0 1 0 0 100324 5510064 406803 175539 6017191 FEE FOR SERVICE - PRIVATE PAY 624310 2016529 2016529 MEDICARE/MEDICAID PAYMENT 623000 1248391 1248391 SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENT 623990 1054536 1054536 4319456 186740 186740 993470 50 984850 695 8620 -645 7975 7975 82567 100324 29108 53459 53459 173326 173491 -165 -165 ADMIN REIMBURSEMENT 541900 30720 30720 MISCELLANEOUS 623990 4518 4518 35238 10619894 4350011 0 252692 236384 236384 6605213 6085324 410104 109785 605653 556908 40744 8001 503120 448409 46826 7885 30050 30050 160143 124147 35675 321 6329 138 6191 154003 119437 30994 3572 57515 45758 4291 7466 563248 536849 21402 4997 154887 150865 3897 125 61800 54674 6868 258 31318 30306 797 215 233234 225883 5466 1885 375800 353930 20086 1784 FOOD AND BEVERAGE 226262 219468 6791 3 ICF PARTICIPATION FEE 68932 68932 MEMBERSHIP DUES 41504 6418 35044 42 338510 331441 5292 1777 10453905 9358887 940711 154307 219038 265840 3039361 2293551 802551 683780 156188 207037 9525257 4100831 3042420 5424426 993470 994825 0 49172 8253028 9918631 501714 582953 643135 2075580 1144849 2658533 X 7072186 7250356 35993 9742 7108179 7260098 8253028 9918631 165989 -14070 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 4536073 3734452 4526251 5515836 6017191 24329803 4536073 3734452 4526251 5515836 6017191 24329803 24329803 19137 13964 88211 165410 186740 473462 48365 57174 53549 159088 3456 4518 7974 24970327 19434972 0.97430 0.97780 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 729376 729376 6012194 3034861 2977333 446979 370984 75995 2336708 694986 1641722 5424426 X 10607370 -14070 -14070 10621440 -1546 -1546 10619894 10455451 1546 1546 10453905 0 10453905 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR EITHER FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR ALL OPEN TAX YEARS. CURRENTLY, THE RETURNS FOR THE PRIOR THREE FISCAL YEARS ARE OPEN AND SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER AUDIT NOR HAS THE ORGANIZATION BEEN CONTACTED BY THIS JURISDICTION. BASED ON THE EVALUATION OF THE ORGANIZATION TAX POSITIONS, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ALL POSITIONS WOULD BE UPHELD UNDER AN EXAMINATION; THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR THE EFFECTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS HAS BEEN RECORDED FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COGS RECLASS -901. RECLASS OF REALIZED GAIN -645. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COGS RECLASS 901. RECLASS OF REALIZED GAIN 645. WALK A THON 49508 23779 25729 500 1708 5582 SUNNY SMASH 54214 2626 51588 820 3418 1 79169 73919 5250 7893 750 8437 182891 100324 82567 500 10421 750 17437 29108 53459 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GERARD S BEAGLES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT 191783 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13661 0 205444 0 0 0 CINDY HAWORTH CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 143333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13661 0 156994 0 0 0 X 175539 RESALE VALUE 0 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT, GERARD S. BEAGLES AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CINDY HAWORTH ARE MARRIED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THERE ARE TWO LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP. THERE ARE REGULAR MEMBERS THAT INCLUDE ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUARDIANS; AND THERE ARE BOARD MEMBERS. THERE ARE NO DUES FOR MEMBERSHIP. THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS FORM 990 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF FISCAL MANAGEMENT. IF CHANGES ARE REQUESTED, THE TAX TEAM WILL BE NOTIFIED, AND ONCE THE CHANGES ARE MADE, IT WILL GO THRU THE REVIEW PROCESS ONCE AGAIN; REPEATEDLY UNTIL THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS SATISFIED. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MUST APPROVE THE DRAFT FORM 990 BEFORE ANY DOCUMENT IS FILED. ONCE THE COMMITTEE APPROVES, FORM 990 WILL THEN BE SHARED WITH THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND LASTLY FILED WITH THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULARLY MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND MANDATES DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN TERMINATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A GARDEN CENTER SERVICES USES COMPARATIVE DATA FROM OTHER 990S; SALARY SURVEY FROM SOURCES SUCH AS GUIDESTAR; REQUIRES ANNUAL EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL OF THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. GARDEN APARTMENTS LLC 8333 AUSTIN AVE BURBANK IL 60459 923742594 LOW INCOME HOUSING IL 0 1639631 GARDEN CENTER SERVICES