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Name:	Clearbrook
Address:	1835 West Central
	Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone:	847-870-7711
Web Address:	www.clearbrook.org

Clearbrook meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

As a leader in the field of developmental disabilities, Clearbrook serves over 3400 individuals yearly from 80 Suburbs and the city of Chicago. Established in 1955, Clearbrook provides residential, skill development and employment services at more than 45 facilities in many suburban communities. We serve the needs of children with developmental delays and adults with developmental disabilities as well as their families. Clearbrook Children's Services includes: Child and Family Connections, CHILD Early Intervention Program, and a volunteer Respite Program. Adult Services include Developmental Training, Clinical Services, and specialized day programs for persons with autism and aging adults with developmental disabilities. Our variety of Employment Services assist with evaluation, job skill training, community employment and related supports. The Clearbrook Workshop provides businesses with a motivated and flexible workforce. A variety of Residential Services provide comfortable living arrangements to meet the needs of a broad range of adults with developmental disabilities. And, we are the largest provider in the state of Illinois for services within the family home.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Clearbrook's program expenses were:

Community Integrated Licing Arrangements	10,227,611
Intermediate Care Facilities	7,526,710
Children's Services	3,111,791
Developmental Training	2,773,705
Employment and Training Services	2,731,985
Clinical Services	1,018,354
Training	194,122
Supported Living arrangements	69,809
Total Program Expenses:	$27,654,087

Chief Executive : Carl M. La Mell, President

Compensation*:

$233,373

Chair of the Board: Gerald F. Fitzgerald, Jr.
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Cornerstone Bancorp, Inc.

Co-Chair of the Board : Frank ten Brink

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at Stericycle, Inc.

Board Size: 16

Paid Staff Size: 860

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, grant proposals, internet, planned giving arrangements

Fund raising costs were 35% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,788,911, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Clearbrook's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Source of Funds
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - Grants	12,330,235
Department of Human Services Public Aid - Purchase of Service	6,090,319
Program service fees	3,811,327
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - Purchase of Service	3,695,577
Special Events and Activities	2,007,322
Department of Human Services Public Aid - Grants	1,876,486
Contributions	1,436,141
Resale Shop	344,462
Workshop Revenue	268,235
Fees and subsidies from governmental agencies	246,603
Township revenue sharing and city grants	241,052
Rental Income	202,373
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	140,323
Other public support	129,277
Other governmental grants	115,819
Other Income	67,762
interest Income	35,162
Realized gain (loss) on sale of investments	29,119
Office of Rehabilitation Services	1,007
Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements	-85,797
Total Income	$32,982,804

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 87%  Fund Raising: 5%  Administrative: 7%  Other Expenses: 1%

Total income				$32,982,804
	Program expenses			$27,654,087
	Fund raising expenses			1,694,642
	Administrative expenses			2,272,710
	Other Expenses			334,144
Total expenses				$31,955,583
Income in Excess of Expenses				1,027,221
Beginning net assets				12,841,293
Ending net assets				13,868,514
Total liabilities				14,055,717
Total assets				$27,924,231