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DeKalb County
Nonprofit Study
2021 Report
Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership
Front cover photo courtesy of Bob Myers. ii DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report
Acknowledgements
This is the third study in a planned in 2020 and, like most initiatives in Center for Governmental Studies
three-part series that was 2020, this study was impacted by offered assistance in accessing
conceptualized in 2014 and made COVID-19. The survey instrument was secondary data that provides
possible by the Douglas C. and Lynn changed, the length was adjusted and important context in the pages that
M. Roberts Family Foundation. We are the entire project was reconfigured. follow. Staff at NIU worked to design a
grateful for their generous support Through these modifications, our visually interesting report — one that
and for giving us an opportunity to hope is that the information contained presents an abundance of information
advance the DeKalb County Nonprofit here is timely, relevant and valuable in a compelling format. Finally, 57
Partnership’s (DCNP) mission in to nonprofit leaders making difficult nonprofit leaders responded to the
meaningful and significant ways. decisions in uncertain times. survey and provided important data
for the study. We recognize the time
The idea for these studies originally Unsurprisingly, many different and effort required to participate and
came from DeKalb County nonprofit individuals helped make this study we thank you for your involvement.
leaders. We appreciate everyone who a reality, and we are grateful for
expressed a need for the localized their contributions. DCNP members In the end, our hope is that this
information that this study provides, provided feedback to ensure the third edition of the DeKalb County
which allows for data-driven relevancy of the data presented Nonprofit Study will help equip
decision making. here. The Northern Illinois University decision makers with the information
Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies needed to enhance the quality of life
This study looks different compared led the data collection efforts and in communities throughout DeKalb
to the prior two. Data were collected compilation of the report. The NIU County, both now and in the future.
—DCNP Steering Committee
DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report iiiCenter for Nonprofit and NGO Studies About the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership
Co-Authors/Principal Investigators The DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) is
Alicia Schatteman, Ph.D. a membership-based program of the DeKalb County
Julie Ann O’Connell, M.Ed. Community Foundation that works to strengthen nonprofit
Anisha Jain, M.A. organizations located in or serving DeKalb County,
Illinois. With over 150 members, DCNP offers training,
Research Assistant professional development, grant opportunities, networking,
Danielle Hoske collaboration and programs such as Give DeKalb County.
Learn more at dcnp.org.
Advisors and Reviewers
Ben Bingle, Ph.D., DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership
Deanna Cada, M.S., DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board
Micki Chulick, Community Member
Betsy Hull, M.P.A., DeKalb County Community Foundation
Marc Hooks, M.P.A., DeKalb County Community Foundation
Brian Reis, M.A., Ellwood House Museum
Lynette Spencer, M.S.W., Adventure Works About the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies
Dan Templin, M.S., DeKalb County Community Foundation The Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies (NNGO) is an
interdisciplinary academic unit that connects students,
faculty, researchers and nonprofit organizations across
Northern Illinois. Created in 2010, NNGO offers an
undergraduate major, minor and certificate in Nonprofit
and NGO studies to educate the next generation of
nonprofit and community leaders. The Center brings
the latest research to the nonprofit sector in the form
of community-based research assistance, professional
development, networking and student engagement. Learn
more at niu.edu/nonprofit.
iv DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 ReportTable of
Executive Summary 2
DeKalb County at a Glance 3
Contents
Population 3
Distribution by Age 3
Gender and Racial Distribution 4
Education 5
Poverty and Income 5
Nonprofit Sector in Illinois and DeKalb County 6
Illinois 6
State nonprofit data 6
Total nonprofit revenue and assets 6
Number of residents that volunteer 6
DeKalb County 6
Number of nonprofits in county and surrounding counties 6
Total number of nonprofit organizations 6
Total nonprofit revenue and assets — by county (dollar amount) 6
Nonprofit data by State Representatives 7
Nonprofit data by State Senators 7
Respondent Demographics 8
What subsectors best represent your nonprofit
organization’s primary mission and programmatic focus? 8
What is the range of your organization’s total annual revenue
(most recently completed fiscal year)? 8
What is the zip code of your organization’s primary
or headquarters office location? 9
Does your organization collect any of the following
demographic information (choose all that apply)?
If no demographic information is collected for a group, leave blank. 9
Finance, Funding and COVID-19 10
To what extent are you currently delivering your regular
programs and services during the COVID-19 Pandemic? 10
How likely is it that your nonprofit will have necessary
financial resources to adequately provide services for your
clients/users/members through Dec. 31, 2020? 10
Which of the following, if any, has your organization already
undertaken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? 11
Indicate if your organization used the federal funding programs available
through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
(CARES Act)(Pub. L. 116-136). 12
How likely is it that your nonprofit will be able to fully fund payroll
through Dec. 31, 2020? 12
In a typical year, to what degree did your organization rely on
government funding? (local, state or federal). 12
Has your nonprofit gained revenues due to the COVID-19 crisis
from any of the following sources? Select all that apply. 13
Has your nonprofit lost revenues due to the COVID-19 crisis from
any of the following sources? Select all that apply. 13
How likely is it that your nonprofit will be able to meet public health
requirements for COVID-19 (washing hands, masks and social
distancing) to serve your clients/users/members through
Dec.31, 2020? 13
Methodology 14
End Notes 15
DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report 1Executive Summary This report, the third in the series, describes the characteristics of the county and the nonprofit sector in DeKalb County, as well as the impact of COVID-19. Responding organizations came from all different subsectors. Most of the responding nonprofit organizations fall under human services (33.3%); arts, culture and humanities (21.1%); and education (14.0%). Nearly half of the nonprofits reported income under $100,000. Most organizations collect income levels from the persons they serve (78.6%). When the original study was completed in 2015, Illinois was at the very beginning of its two-year run without an official budget. Five years later, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected our communities in every way. Over a third (36.8%) of respondents believe COVID-19 severely reduced their capacity to deliver their regular programs and services. Prior to COVID-19, 40.9% of nonprofits indicated that state funding was very or extremely important compared to 34% for local government funding and just 16% for federal government funding. However, the pandemic quickly changed their financial situation. Most notably, 63.6% were greatly affected by having to cancel a major fundraising event adding to the revenue losses. To continue to serve DeKalb County residents, these organizations reached out to major donors (74.6%), increased social media posting (83.6%), communicated to all donors (85.7%), and involved their board in planning (94.6%). About half of the nonprofits did not apply for funding through the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) but about the same amount did apply and received funding. As a result of their efforts, about half (49.1%) of the nonprofits expect to have necessary financial resources to adequately provide services for clients or members and most nonprofits (40.4%) expect to fully fund payroll through Dec. 31, 2020. COVID-19 has significantly impacted service delivery by nonprofits. Over half (56%) of nonprofits have moderately or severely reduced their capacity to deliver their programs. Also, about a third had to reduce their volunteers to a great extent which also impacts the ability of nonprofits to deliver their services. In terms of revenue, nearly 80% of all nonprofits experienced a decrease in fundraising event revenue, followed by a decline in contributions from individuals (56%) and a decline in fee-for-services (51%). To keep their clients and staff safe, nonprofits implemented CDC approved procedures for re-engagement (80.5%) so they could resume delivery of all programs and services (70.9%). They did, however, change their delivery of programs and services to serve clients over the phone or online (72.7%). Nonprofits also collaborated with other nonprofits (70.9%) and government unit/agencies (43.6%). They increased advocacy efforts to government agencies and officials (47.3%), received emergency grants (49.1%), and projected several budget scenarios (85.5%). These results clearly show the significant challenges faced by nonprofits during this pandemic. The findings also demonstrate the incredible resilience, creativity and commitment of nonprofits to serve our communities in the most difficult of times. 2 DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report
DeKalb County at a Glance
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Distribution comparisons: county, state and nation.
Gender: Percent female.
Female
50.4% DeKalb County
50.9% Illinois
50.8% United States
Race/Ethnicity: White, Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
White (not Hispanic)
75.8% DeKalb County
60.8% Illinois
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Hispanic/Latino
11.7% DeKalb County
17.5% Illinois
18.5% United States
American Indian
.5% DeKalb County
.6% Illinois
1.3% United States
Asian
2.7% DeKalb County
5.9% Illinois
5.9% United States
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
.1% DeKalb County
.1% Illinois
.2% United States
4 DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 ReportEducation
7
Comparison of high school graduation rates: county, state and nation.
DeKalb County high school graduation rate 92.4%
Illinois high school graduation rate 88.9%
United States high school graduation rate 87.7%
Rate/Percentage of population that achieved bachelor’s degree or higher: county, state and nation.
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Poverty and Income
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Persons below the poverty level (percentage of people living below the “federally established poverty level”): county, state
and nation.
13.1% DeKalb County
12.1% Illinois
11.8% United States
Per capita income (dollar amount): county, state and nation.
$28,073 DeKalb County
$34,463 Illinois
$32,621 United States
NOTE: (2018) Income calculations based on data derived from 2014-2018.
Median household income (dollar amount): county, state and nation.
$61,086 DeKalb County
$63,575 Illinois
$60,293 United States
NOTE: (2018) Income calculations based on data derived from 2014-2018.
DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report 5Nonprofit Sector in Illinois
and DeKalb County
Illinois
State nonprofit data
9
Total number of nonprofit organizations in Illinois: 117,918
NPOs filing financial information with IRS: 20,626
501(c)3 Public charities: 73,259
501(c)3 Public charities filing financial information with IRS: 9,740
501(c)3 Private Foundations: 447
501(c)3 Private Foundations filing financial information with IRS: 274
Total nonprofit revenue and assets – by state (dollar amount)
10
Illinois total nonprofit revenue: $227,855,063,161
Illinois total nonprofit assets: $322,310,570,720
Number of residents that volunteer: 2,824,541
11
Percentage of state residents that volunteer: 28.1%
National ranking for residents that volunteer by state: 38th
Number of hours of service: 206.5 million hours
Dollar amount of service contributed (by year): $4.9 billion
Percentage of residents who
participate in local groups or organizations: 26.8%
DeKalb County
Number of nonprofits in county and surrounding counties
12
Boone 290 Kendall 568 Ogle 432
DeKalb 856 LaSalle 880 Winnebago 2,113
Grundy 414 Lee 332
Kane 3,158 McHenry 1,687
Total number of nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County: 856
13
NPOs filing financial information with IRS: 152
501(c)3 Public charities: 517
501(c)3 Public charities filing financial information with IRS: 75
501(c)3 Private Foundations filing financial information with IRS: 41
Total nonprofit revenue and assets – by county (dollar amount)
Total nonprofit revenue: $214,510,408
Total nonprofit assets: $475,742,347
6 DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 ReportNonprofit data by State Representatives
14
70TH DISTRICT Jeff Keicher (R)
Elected: 11/03/2020 Next Election: 11/08/2022 2yr Term
Main Office: 200-3N Stratton Building Springfield, IL 62706
TEL: (217) 782-0425 FAX: (217) 782-1275
WEB: https://repkeicher.com
Secondary Office: 2600 DeKalb Ave., Suite C Sycamore, IL 60178
TEL: (815) 748-3494 FAX: (815) 748-4630
Private nonprofit wage and salary workers 2018 2015
Percentage of total workforce: 7.0% 6.5%
Private nonprofit wage and salary workers: 3,760 3,505
Median Earnings: $27,583 $38,783
90TH DISTRICT Tom Demmer (R)
Elected: 11/03/2020 Next Election: 11/08/2022 2yr Term
Main Office: 222-N Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706
TEL: (217) 782-0535
WEB: https://tomdemmer.org
Secondary Office: 105 E. First St., Suite 110 Dixon, IL 61021 TEL: (815) 561-3690
Private nonprofit wage and salary workers 2018 2015
Percentage of total workforce: 8.8% 8.7%
Private nonprofit wage and salary workers: 4,550 4,426
Median Earnings: $32,550 $44,646
Nonprofit data by State Senators
15
35TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Dave Syverson (R)
Elected: 11/06/2018 Next Election: 11/08/2022 4yr Term
Main Office: 105E State Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706
TEL: (217) 782-5413
WEB: www.senatordavesyverson.com
District Office: 200 S. Wyman St., Suite 302 Rockford, IL 61101
TEL: (815) 987-7555
Private nonprofit wage and salary workers 2018 2015
Percentage of total workforce: 6.9% 7.2%
Private nonprofit wage and salary workers: 7,295 7,599
Median Earnings: $33,952 $45,009
45TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Brian Stewart (R)
Elected: 11/06/2018 Next Election: 11/08/2022 4yr Term
Main Office: 105C Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706
TEL: (217) 782-0180
WEB: senatorstewart.com
District Office: 50 W. Douglas St, Suite 1001 Freeport, IL 61032
TEL: (815) 284-0045 FAX: (815) 232-0777
Private nonprofit wage and salary workers 2018 2015
Percentage of total workforce: 8.9% 8.9%
Private nonprofit wage and salary workers: 9,076 9,123
Median Earnings: $31,991 $41,444
DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report 7Respondent Demographics
DeKalb County is fortunate to be home to a wide variety of community-based nonprofit resources. A cross-section of these
organizations responded to the DeKalb County Nonprofit Study in 2020.
What subsectors best represent your nonprofit organization’s primary mission
and programmatic focus?
The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) is the system used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) since the mid-
1990s to categorize nonprofit organizations. The NTEE classification system includes 26 major groups that fall under ten
general categories or subsectors:
2020
Arts, Culture and Humanities 21.05% When a nonprofit organization is
Education 14.04% first recognized, the IRS classifies
Environment and Animals 3.51% it based on descriptive data in
the organization’s application for
Health 10.53%
recognition of tax-exempt status.
Human Services 33.33%
The majority of respondents who
International, Foreign Affairs 0.00% answered represent Human Services
Public, Societal Benefit 8.77% organizations, which is consistent
Religion Related 3.51% with the largest subsector
Mutual/Membership Benefit 1.75% reported nationally.
Unknown, Unclassified 1.75%
What is the range of your organization’s total annual revenue (most recently
completed fiscal year)?
Range of Total Annual Revenue 2020
Under $100,000 45.61%
$100,001 – $200,000 7.02%
$200,001 – $300,000 3.51%
$300,001 - $400,000 10.53%
$400,001 - $500,000 8.77%
$500,001 - $1 Million 5.26%
$1 Million - $2 Million 5.26%
$2 Million - $3 Million 1.75%
Over 3 Million 12.28%
8 DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 ReportWhat is the zip code of your organization’s primary or
headquarters office location?
% Count
Clare 60111 0.00% 0
Cortland 60112 1.79% 1
DeKalb 60115 48.21% 27
Esmond 60129 0.00% 0
Genoa 60135 1.79% 1
Kingston 60145 5.36% 3
Kirkland 60146 1.79% 1
Malta 60150 0.00% 0
Sycamore 60178 25.00% 14
Hinckley 60520 1.79% 1
Sandwich 60548 1.79% 1
Shabbona 60550 0.00% 0
Waterman 60556 0.00% 0
Outside of DeKalb County 7.14% 4
Other 5.36% 3
Total 100% 56
Does your organization collect any of the following demographic information
(choose all that apply)? If no demographic information is collected for a group,
leave blank.
Of the people
we serve
Of board (clients, users,
Question Of staff members Of volunteers members, etc.)
Age 24.9% 14 12.3% 7 8.8% 5 43.9% 25
Gender 26.3% 15 24.6% 14 12.3% 7 35.1% 20
Sexual orientation 3.5% 2 1.8% 1 0.00% 0 7.0% 4
Race (white/Caucasian,
black/African American,
Asian etc.) 24.6% 14 24.6% 14 12.3% 7 31.6% 18
Ethnicity
(Hispanic/Latino etc.) 24.6% 14 19.3% 11 12.3% 7 31.6% 18
Income 5.2% 3 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 19.3% 11
Disability 8.8% 5 5.3% 3 3.5% 2 28.1% 16
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DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report 9Finance, Funding
and COVID-19
To what extent are you currently delivering your regular programs and services
during the COVID-19 pandemic?
2020
Greater than usual 5.26%
Same 14.04%
Programs continued but in a different way 21.05%
Moderately reduced capacity 19.30%
Severely reduced capacity 36.84%
Not at all 3.51%
How likely is it that your nonprofit will have necessary financial resources
to adequately provide services for your clients/users/members through
Dec. 31, 2020?
2020
Very likely 49.12%
Somewhat likely 31.58%
Somewhat unlikely 14.04%
Very unlikely 1.75%
“There needs to be a vaccine in “Demand is high for remote
place before we can open our mental health services.”
doors again.”
“More families are in crisis
due to the pandemic.”
10 DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 ReportWhich of the following, if any, has your organization already undertaken in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic?
To a great To some
Question extent extent Not at all Total
Terminated, laid off, reduced employee’s
work hours or furloughed staff 11.11% 6 25.93% 14 62.96% 34 54
Reduced volunteers 31.48% 17 33.33% 18 35.19% 19 54
Reached out to major donors 21.82% 12 52.73% 29 25.45% 14 55
Increased social media posting 49.09% 27 34.55% 19 16.36.% 9 55
Communicated to all donors 34.55% 19 50.91% 28 14.55% 8 55
Involved board in planning 52.73% 29 41.82% 23 5.45% 3 55
Canceled a fundraising event 63.64% 35 18.18% 10 18.18% 10 55
Collaborated with another nonprofit 34.55% 19 36.36% 20 29.09% 16 55
Collaborated with a government unit/agency 21.82% 12 21.82% 12 56.36% 31 55
Increased advocacy efforts to
government agencies/officials 16.36% 9 30.91% 17 52.73% 29 55
Received an emergency grant 29.09% 16 20.00% 11 50.91% 28 55
Projected several budget scenarios 29.09% 16 56.36% 31 14.55% 8 55
Implemented CDC-approved procedures
for re-engagement 42.27% 26 38.18% 21 14.55% 8 55
Resumed delivery of all programs/services 10.91% 6 60.00% 33 29.09% 16 55
Ceased operations 7.27% 4 20.00% 11 72.73% 40 55
Drew down cash reserves to meet
daily operating expenses 12.73% 7 43.64% 24 43.64% 24 55
Borrowed short term 10.91% 6 10.91% 6 78.18% 43 55
Refinanced outstanding debt 3.64% 2 0.00% 0 96.36% 53 55
Delayed capital campaign 9.26% 5 20.37% 11 70.37% 38 54
Sought financial assistance through
community/foundation relief grants 36.36% 20 16.36% 9 47.27% 26 55
Offering programming via telephone
or online platforms 41.82% 23 30.91% 17 27.27% 15 55
Inability to pay rent or mortgage 3.64% 2 7.27% 4 89.09% 49 55
Used strategic processes to identify priorities 20.00% 11 50.91% 28 29.09% 16 55
A b o ut Over 6
half of 0 % of n
their so all non onprofi
cial me profits a majo ts had
dia pos increas r fundr to canc
ting. ed aising el
event.
DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report 11Indicate if your organization used the federal funding programs available
through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
(CARES Act)(Pub. L. 116-136).
Applied Approved for Approved
Did not but was funding but not and received
Question apply denied yet received funding Total
Paycheck Protection Plan
(PPP) Emergency
SBA Loans 55.36% 31 1.79% 1 0.00% 0 42.86% 24 56
Expanded EIDL and
Emergency Grants
(SBA Loans) 85.45% 47 1.82% 1 1.82% 1 10.91% 0 55
Mid-size Loan Program 100.00% 55 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 55
Main Street
Lending Program 100.00% 55 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 55
How likely is it that your nonprofit will be able to
fully fund payroll through Dec. 31, 2020?
Answer % Count
Very unlikely 10.71% 6 of all
Nearly a third
Somewhat unlikely 1.79% 1 nonprofits in
nty do not
Somewhat likely 17.86% 10 DeKalb Cou
id staff.
Very likely 41.07% 23 have any pa
Don’t have any paid staff 28.57% 16
Total 100% 56
nt on state
In a typical year, to what degree did your C ou nt y nonprofits ar
e most relia
wed by
DeKal b rnment, llo
fo
organization rely on government funding? fundin g, fo llow ed by local gove
rnment.
federal gove
(local, state or federal)
Local government
(county, township, Illinois state Federal
Question village, city, etc.) government government
Extremely important 26.00% 13 29.55% 13 10.00% 5
Very important 8.00% 4 11.36% 5 6.00% 3
Moderately important 10.00% 5 2.27% 1 20.00% 10
Slightly important 16.00% 8 11.36% 5 10.00% 5
Not at all important 40.00% 19 45.45% 19 54.00% 27
Total 50 44 50
12 DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 ReportHas your nonprofit gained revenues due to the COVID-19 crisis from any of the
following sources? Select all that apply.
% Count
Government funding 22.8% 13
Contributions/donations from individuals 21.1% 12 As a r
esult o
COVID f
Foundation funding 21.1% 12 -19, ab
of all n o ut 2 0
onpro %
Other 8.8% 5 increa fits ha
s e d re d
Fundraising events 5.3% 3 f ro m g venue
overn
fo u n d m e nt ,
Retail revenue 4.08% 2 ations
and
Fee-for-services (sales, program fees) 1.8% 1 individ
uals
Reimbursements 1.8% 1
Investment income 0.00% 0
Has your nonprofit lost revenues due to the COVID-19 crisis from any of the
following sources? Select all that apply.
% Count
Fundraising events 78.9% 45
Contributions/donations from individuals 56.1% 32 As a r
esult o
COVID f
Fee-for-services (sales, program fees) 50.9% 29 -19, ne
of all n arly 8 0
onpro %
Foundation funding 26.3% 15 re d u c fits ha
tions in d
Retail revenue 15.9% 9 from f revenu
u n d ra e
follow is in g even
Investment income 12.3% 7 ed by ts ,
individ
a n d fe uals ,
Government funding 10.5% 6 e s fo r
ser vic
e.
Reimbursements 7.0% 4
Other 5.3% 3
How likely is it that your nonprofit will be able to meet public health requirements
for COVID-19 (washing hands, masks and social distancing) to serve your clients/
users/members through Dec. 31, 2020?
Answer % Count
Very unlikely 21.33% 32
Somewhat unlikely 19.33% 29
Somewhat likely 4.00% 6
Very likely 3.5% 36
Total 100% 56
DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report 13Methodology Background: Due to COVID-19, the larger study was scaled down to focus on the impact of COVID-19 on DeKalb County nonprofit organizations while still collecting and analyzing data on the sector overall, in the county and the state. For this version of the study, we created a new survey based on similar surveys taking place across the country. That survey was then tested by a group of local reviewers. Qualtrics was used to administer the online survey and collect responses. Distribution List: We generated a list of 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County registered with the Internal Revenue Service. We included all faith- based organizations if they provided public services such as a daycare center. We removed private operating foundations. This resulted in a list of 152 organizations. Timeline: The survey was initially distributed through Qualtrics including an electronic link. This was followed up with two reminder emails through Qualtrics as well as promotion of the survey project by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership to encourage additional participation. Sept. 8, 2020 Initial email, data collection begins. Hard copies of surveys mailed. Sept. 14, 2020 First reminder email. Sept. 21, 2020 Second reminder email. Sept. 28, 2020 Survey closed, data collection ended. Data Confidentiality: Survey responses collected through this project are presented in aggregate to protect the confidentiality of participating organizations. Response Rate: From the list of 152 organizations, nine of these organizations were no longer operating or had merged with other nonprofits. Email addresses for the remaining 143 organizations were gathered; however, in 16 instances, no email address was found resulting in distribution of the survey by mail. Therefore, 127 organizations received the survey by email via Qualtrics. Of these, 54 completed the online survey and three additional surveys were returned by mail which were entered into Qualtrics manually. There were 57 total respondents, resulting in a 39.9% response rate (57/143). 14 DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report
End Notes
1
https://dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cl-yearbook.pdf
2
https://www.indexmundi.com/facts/united-states/quick-facts/illinois/population#chart
3
http://www.usa.com/rank/illinois-state--land-area--county-rank.htm
4
https://dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cl-yearbook.pdf
5
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/dekalbcountyillinois,IL,US/PST045219
6
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/dekalbcountyillinois,IL,US/PST045219
7
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/dekalbcountyillinois,IL,US/PST045219
8
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/dekalbcountyillinois,IL,US/PST045219
9
https://www.guidestar.org/search?q=
10
Calculated from IRS BMF data file.
11
https://www.nationalservice.gov/serve/via/states/illinois
12
https://www.guidestar.org/search?q=#
13
Calculated from IRS BMF data file.
14
U.S. Census https://datacensus.gov
Source: U.S. Census https://data.census.gov
Back cover photo courtesy of Bob Myers.
DeKalb County Nonprofit Study 2021 Report 15Zulauf Hall, Room 114 DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-4410 niu.edu/nonprofit 475 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore, IL 60178 815-748-5383 dcnp.org
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