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Illinois DOGE Profile: Envision Unlimited

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Jean Xoubi, Senior VP Mental Health at Envision Unlimited | Envision Unlimited

Jean Xoubi, Senior VP Mental Health at Envision Unlimited | Envision Unlimited

Envision Unlimited, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $160,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

The listed appropriations included grants of $80,000 and $80,000 if two, each designated for programs or services funded by the State of Illinois.

These appropriations represent state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.

Founded in 1948, Envision Unlimited states that its mission is: “We provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health issues quality services and supportive housing that promote choice, independence, and inclusion.”

You can learn more about the organization at its website.

In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $66,021,200 in total revenue. Of that, $467,373 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 0.7% of total revenue.

The nonprofit listed $2,015,430 in contributions overall. It also reported $1,161,500 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.

At the beginning of 2024, Envision Unlimited had $22,237,300 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $26,597,200, indicating a 19.6% growth in overall holdings.

According to its filing, public funding to Envision Unlimited declined in the last year, falling from $5,884,570 in 2023 to $467,373 in 2024—a decrease of 92.1% year-over-year.

However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.

Envision Unlimited is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.

In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.

According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.

State of Illinois Approved Grants to Envision Unlimited
Fiscal YearTotal Grants/ContractsTotal Taxpayer $$
20242$160,000
Envision Unlimited 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Ashvin P LadDirector
2024-2024Becky CarrollDirector
2024-2024Betty JacksonChief Dei Officer
2024-2024Bishal Raj MaskeyChief Financial Officer
2024-2024Brian SnellDirector (Until 2/23)
2024-2024BRITTANY MARIE SCOTTTreasurer
2024-2024Chrisonia ButlerSecretary
2024-2024Colleen V RosaSvp, Idd Services
2024-2024Dan DurbinImmediate Past Chair
2024-2024Daniel K ProftDirector
2024-2024Dennis O'MalleyDirector
2024-2024Dennis D JamesChief Financial Officer
2024-2024Donna M EnnisVp, Community Living Home Based
2024-2024Dorothy O'MalleyDirector
2024-2024Edward B Mullen IiiDirector (Until 10/22)
2024-2024E L Harris JrDirector
2024-2024Heather Shields NornesDirector (Until 6/23)
2024-2024Jean XoubiSenior Vp Mental Health
2024-2024John F LemkerDirector
2024-2024Jonathan S BiltonDirector
2024-2024Julie M DreixlerVice Chair
2024-2024Katrina Shaline CaldwellDirector (Until 6/23)
2024-2024Lauren SmithChief Human Resource Officer
2024-2024Lawrence Kipperman IDirector
2024-2024Lori Padorr MarinVice Chair
2024-2024Mark M JakVice Chair
2024-2024Mark MchughPresident And Ceo
2024-2024Mark JacksonDirector
2024-2024Mary Kay KrupkaBoard Chair
2024-2024Mohib YousufaniVice Chair
2024-2024Niamh Neev KristufekDirector
2024-2024Paul B SeldenChief Strategy Officer
2024-2024PETER HODirector
2024-2024Rachel SmithDirector (Until 6/23)
2024-2024Sarah C RasseyDirector (Until 2/23)
2024-2024Timothy SmithDirector
2024-2024Zernul ShackelfordVice Chair
Envision Unlimited Employee Roster (Most Recent Year Available)
YearNameTitleCompensation
2024Alicia Noel KaneAssistant Director Of Clinical Services-
2024Andrea DunnHouse Manager At Envision Unlimited-
2024Annette WrightLead Dsp-
2024Betty AkinsProgram Director-
2024Bianca E BarrAssociate Director Of Grants And Planned Giving-
2024Brenda D MimsCmmunity Living Specialist-
2024Calvin Lamont SpoonerDsp-
2024DANIELLE EBONY WILLISLevel 2 Behavior Therapist-
2024Danny KennedyDirector Of Property And Building Management At Envision Unlimited-
2024Donald C KraskaChief Financial Officer-
2024Donnie CainDirector Of Foster Care-
2024Erik B SkamserDirector Of Quality Assurance At Envision Unlimited-
2024Felecia DunnDirect Support Provider-
2024Gloria ParkerUnit Coordinator-
2024Hannah Jessica LoweProgram Director Of Westtown Center-
2024Inez TravisDsp-
2024Iris D HendersonDsp-
2024Jean XoubiSenior Vice President Of Mental Health And Business Development-
2024Jennifer A HumbertProgram Administrator-
2024Jouscelyn Octavia MayfieldCommunity Living Specialist-
2024Kenneth Devon GomilliaInformation Systems Assistant-
2024Khizran BakhshiBoard Certified Behavior Analyst-
2024Krista BrownCare Provider-
2024Kristin V MacraePresident And Chief Executive Officer-
2024Kylie N DoornUnit Coordinator-
2024Lashaun L HarrisDsp-
2024Lori Ann MixonAdvancement Manager-
2024Mark MchughPresident And Chief Executive Officer-
2024Mark N HurleyProduction Manager-
2024Natalie BliderDirector Of Revenue Cycle Management- Mental Health-
2024Nicole R JohnsonQidp-
2024Parris D DawsonDsp-
2024Raymonda L Ward-WilkinsProgram Director-
2024Rena V Bell-UttaziTraining Coordinator-
2024Shauna Colleen GardnerCase Manager-
2024Shauna Colleen GardnerQualified Support Professional-
2024Shawnaci E SchroederCentral Illinois Respite Director-
2024Tawanda MillerDirector-
2024Theresa E ForbesAdministrative Assistant-
2024Tiffany C TaylorDirector Of Job Placement And Services-
2024Wilma DowdellSenior Accountant-
2024Winona Lorraine DesarmesUnit Coordinator-
2019Daniel TourignyBcba-
2019Matthew SmithChief Development Officer-
2018Darrin Jihad ShahidRbt-
2018Paula D AnglinGarden Consultant-
2018Stephan AlexanderFoster Care Licensing Rep, Liaison-
2018Velma A OliverChild Welfare Supervisor-
2018Waheedath Lagina MurarsheedAssistant Program Director And Qidp And Qmhp - 24 Human Resources Residential Cila-
2017KELLI A FARLOWPracticum Student-
2017Khushboo Vipulbhai ShahHuman Resources Manager-
2017Louis E Mcefee-
2017Raymonda L Ward-Wilkins-
2017Rebecca J HaddenPsycho-Social Rehabilitation Instructor-
2017Sandra A VanoskeyCommunity Living Administrator-
2017Sireze Robert BookerResidential Program Director-
2016Brittany Charlene KappelQidp And Unit Coordinator-
2016Deverne M Staples-
2016Michelle Lynette MobleyQidp And Unit Coordinator-
2016Shannon C HallTraining Conselor-
2016Valerie K LilleyCommunity Integration Specialist-
2015Eva Herrera-
2014Arrion Latrice LockettDirect Support Professional-
2014Ashleigh Marie UlrichIntern-
2014Tasha C WhitesideDirector Of Job Placement Services-
2014William Leonard FillyawSenior's Dsp-
2013Allysohn Lynette BeasleyPersonal Care Assistant-
2013Brenda Mims-
2013Debra L DunneHuman Resources Manager-
2013Kendra Kashawn McgruderTraining Counselor-
2013Pakeshia J BentonService Provider-
2013Vanessa McdonaldDirectcare Support Professional-
2013Willielet Mcwillis-
2012Catalina Salas-
2012Eula GreenAssociate Director Community Living Services-
2012Leslie RingoDsp-
2012Ted Scott WhitmerDirector Of Development And Communications-
2011Hollye DavisSocial Work Intern-
2010Karen Ruth WadeChief Executive Officer-
2010Tiffani Kight-
2009Donyetta R BarnesProgram Director-
2009Kimberly Anne WallaceJob Coach Supervisor And Training Counselor-
2006Aimee WeissIntern-
2004Anthony M RozelleLicensing And Recruitment-
2004Monika ThomasConsulting Artistic Director-

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