Juan Pablo Herrera, President at Palenque LSNA | http://images.squarespace-cdn.com/
Juan Pablo Herrera, President at Palenque LSNA | http://images.squarespace-cdn.com/
This appropriation represents 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 1962, Palenque Lsna (Logan Square Neighborhood Association) states that its mission is: “Palenque LSNA is a catalyst for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities and allies to take care of one another and take strategic action for systemic change and a just, resilient, and joyful future.”
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 $4,213,890 in total revenue. Of that, $2,866,880 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 68% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $4,003,420 in contributions overall. It also reported $1,136,540 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Palenque Lsna (Logan Square Neighborhood Association) had $4,803,620 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $3,756,000, indicating a 21.8% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Palenque Lsna (Logan Square Neighborhood Association) declined in the last year, falling from $3,250,750 in 2023 to $2,866,880 in 2024—a decrease of 11.8% 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.
Palenque Lsna (Logan Square Neighborhood Association) 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.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Alexis Canalos | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Arturo Hernandez | President |
| 2024-2024 | Ellen M Ray | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Emilio L Carrasquillo | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Eugenio Dejesus | Vice President Of Organiza |
| 2024-2024 | Isabel Cabrera | Vice President Of Programs |
| 2024-2024 | Juan Pablo Herrera | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Julia Regalado | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Juliet De Alejandre | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Maria Luna | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Maritza Nazario | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Mia Aliza Velazquez | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Olga Aguilar | Director |
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