Cheryl Hamilton-Hill, CEO of Lincoln Park Community Services | lpcschicago.org
Cheryl Hamilton-Hill, CEO of Lincoln Park Community Services | lpcschicago.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 1985, Lincoln Park Community Services states that its mission is: “Lincoln Park Community Services brings communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes.”
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 $3,269,570 in total revenue. Of that, $1,323,990 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 40.5% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $3,165,350 in contributions overall. It also reported $530,243 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $1,701,490 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Lincoln Park Community Services had $13,861,300 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $13,713,800, indicating a 1.1% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding remained fairly steady year-over-year, changing from $1,337,020 in 2023 to $1,323,990 in 2024 (a difference of 1%).
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Lincoln Park Community Services 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 | Alika S V Hankton | Director |
| 2024-2024 | BRUCE THOMAS MARTIN | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Cheryl Hamilton | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Deanna Jacobs Becker | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth Lee | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Evelyn Figueroa | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Geraldine Kelley | Director |
| 2024-2024 | James V Lobianco | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jennifer J Frei | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Katelyn S Downing | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Lorna Elaine Bennett | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Paul H Berghoff Jr | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Randall Blakey | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Robert J Burson | President |
| 2024-2024 | Sue Gylfe | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tiffany Williams | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jameela N Chaudhry | Volunteer Manager | - |
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