Oak Park And River Forest Infant Welfare Society
Oak Park And River Forest Infant Welfare Society
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About this organization
Mission
Our Mission: To advance the health and well-being of children in need Our Vision: Healthy children growing into healthy and productive adults The OPRF IWS is a diverse member-driven organization with an abiding commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of children. Through our Children’s Clinic, the IWS provides the highest quality medical, dental and behavioral health services to children from families unable to afford the cost of private health care. The work of the Society is powered by dedicated members and volunteers, a highly competent professional staff, generous donors, engaged partners and enlightened communities who share our view of “health justice” with a belief that sustaining the health of our children is a critical investment in the future.
About
THE IWS CHILDREN'S CLINIC IS A FULL-SERVICE HEALTH CLINIC, OFFERING INTEGRATED MEDICAL, DENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN WEST SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO. ALL OF THE CHILDREN SERVED AT THE CLINIC ARE FROM FAMILIES THAT MEET FEDERAL POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES. OUR PATIENTS REFLECT THE ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, INCLUDING 54% HISPANIC, 27% AFRICAN AMERICAN AND 19% OTHER. THEY COME FROM FIFTY WEST COOK COUNTY SUBURBS AND THE WEST SIDE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO (25% OF OUR PATIENT CENSUS). IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, THE CLINIC PROVIDED MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND BEHAVIOR HEALTH SERVICES TO 3,426 CHILDREN IN 9,409 MEDICAL AND DENTAL VISITS. OUR PORTABLE DENTISTRY PROGRAM PROVIDED DENTAL EXAMS, CLEANINGS AND SEALANTS TO 2,151 CHILDREN AT 35 SCHOOLS. NUTRITION PRESENTATIONS WERE PRESENTED TO 4,294 STUDENTS AND PARENTS AT 26 SITES AND 2,595 WERE REACHED AT 40 HEALTH FAIRS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The oak park river forest infant welfare society is a diverse member-driven organization with an abiding commitment to assuring the health and well being of children through our children's clinic, the iws provides the highest quality medical, dental and social services to those who are unable to afford the cost of private care. the work of the society is powered by dedicated members and volunteers, a highly competent professional staff, generous donors, engaged partners and enlightened communities who share our view that sustaining the health of our children is a critical investment in the future.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The oak park river forest infant welfare society is a diverse member-driven organization with an abiding commitment to assuring the health and well being of children. through our children's clinic the iws provides the highest quality medical, dental and social services to those who are unable to afford the cost of private care. the work of the society is powered by dedicated members and volunteers, a highly competent professional staff, generous donors, engaged partners and enlightened communities who share our view that sustaining the health of our children is a critical investment in the future.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of IL.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 320 LAKE STREET, OAK PARK, IL, 60302 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 45 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,296,949.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1941.
- The organization pays $1,746,957 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $207,473 in fundraising expenses.