ILLINOIS HORSE RESCUE OF WILL COUNTY INC
We Rescue Them All
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We are needed in our community not just for the hundreds of animals we have rescued but for the Thousands of peoples lives we have impacted. There is no other nonprofit in our area wanting to make a difference in the lives of both people and animals.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
We rescue animals through various means from a variety of conditions. We rehabilitate animals in need and provide them with unconditional loving care to help prepare them for a new happy life where they will experience the quality of care that they deserve.
Building a Stronger Generation
In cooperation with high schools and other sources we involve young people in the care and rehabilitation process of our rescue animals. We also involve them in community outreach programs and provide them with opportunities to learn new skills. We involve them in educating the public on the rescue animals and their care requirements and promote strong independent thinking that will help to further their potential positive impact in the world around them.
Community Outreach
We involve our rescue animals, our Building a Stronger Generation members, and our other valued volunteers in various community outreach events. We reach out to special needs individuals and groups, children's hospitals, families in need, veterans, and community members of all ages and backgrounds as funding allows.
Where we work
External reviews
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals with freedom to express normal behavior
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We take in many cats per year that were going to get euthanized at other shelter because they were feral. We let those cats be free to be themselves in our barn cat program.
Average cost per spay/neuter surgery
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
The average cost per cat to spay or neuter is $50 and hasn't changed.
Average number of days of shelter stay for animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We have been taking in many older animals that are not first pick to get adopted and they have a longer stay.
Number of animals rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Each years number is different based on how many animals we adopt out and are able to bring in new animals. Also the amount of funds we have.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We are trying to help the many abused, unwanted, or abandoned animals by rescuing, rehabilitating, and adopting them to a Loving Forever home! During the animals rehabilitation time at our rescue facility we have our Building a Stronger Generation Program and other outreach program participants along with volunteers and staff nurture care for the rescues. In our Building a Stronger Generation program we encourage participants to care for the animals to create a bond with the rescues and to also learn responsibility. In our other programs offered individuals that have suffered through trauma such as abuse and depression enjoy and need the one on one time with the rescues because of the emotional or physical abuse or disability.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We are spreading awareness about the abuse and neglect of animals and also providing education to people on the proper care of horses/animals so we can decrease the amount of unwanted rescue animals that we take in. Some of our programs include community outreach, building a stronger generation, Veterans outreach, and helping Individuals with physical and or mental disabilities. These programs allow our organization to incorporate the rehabilitated rescue animals on and off of our property; this gives the animals purpose which they absolutely love and allows so much interaction with so many people to be able to share their love and to simply put a smile on someone's face that may be hurting.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our organization has two well operated facilities. One facility is used for our quarantine and the other being our main facility. We have an amazing group of well trained volunteers to care for the rescues. We have several permanent horse/animal members that make up our outreach petting zoo, and are also used in our community outreach program and Building a Stronger Generation program.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have accomplished making a difference in both the many rescues we have saved and found homes for and the hundreds of people's lives we have touched. We are determined to go above and beyond every year and hope to raise enough funds to help spread awareness, increase our efforts to rescue more horses in need, and to be able to expand our outreach programs. We hope to one day be able to have a shuttle van to be able to pick up some of our outreach people that can't make it to our rescue themselves.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
-
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
-
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
-
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Financials
Unlock nonprofit financial insights that will help you make more informed decisions. Try our monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights?
Learn more
about GuideStar Pro.
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
SubscribeBuild relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
SubscribeBuild relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.
ILLINOIS HORSE RESCUE OF WILL COUNTY INC
Board of directorsas of 02/13/2023
Jessica Pecho
No Affiliation
Term: 2022 - 2024
Jacki Pecho
Patrick McGreal
Jessica Pecho
Debbie Smrekar
Colleen Dampf
Board leadership practices
GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section.
-
Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
The organization's co-leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
No data
Disability
No data