Sheryl Holman, CEO of Community Assistance Programs Inc | capsinc.org
Sheryl Holman, CEO of Community Assistance Programs Inc | capsinc.org
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 1999 by Sheryl Holman, Community Assistance Programs Inc states that its mission is: “Our goal is to maintain a structured job placement and training method that is effective in assisting job seekers in meeting the demands of the business market.”
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 $5,421,570 in total revenue, entirely comprised of government grants from federal, state, or local sources.
At the beginning of 2024, Community Assistance Programs Inc had $553,657 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $1,386,480, indicating a significant 150.4% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Community Assistance Programs Inc surged in the last year. The group received $3,242,460 in government grants in 2023, compared to $5,421,570 in 2024—an increase of 67.2% 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.
Community Assistance Programs Inc 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 | Bob Allen Jackson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jaquie Algee | Sec/Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | John Griffin | Vice Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Latonya Anderson | Project Director |
| 2024-2024 | Randall T Butts | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Rena Marie Johnson | Chief Of Staff |
| 2024-2024 | Robyn R Scott | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sheryl Holman | President And Ceo |
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