Malik Nevels, Chief Operating Officer at TASC, Inc. | www.tasc.org
Malik Nevels, Chief Operating Officer at TASC, Inc. | www.tasc.org
The listed appropriations included two grants of $1,075,870 and $1,000,000, plus an additional grant of $850,000, all 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 1976, Tasc, Inc. states that its mission is: “We are committed to building a healthier, safer, and more just society.”
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 $23,987,600 in total revenue. Of that, $19,992,900 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 83.3% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $22,149,500 in contributions overall. It also reported $2,156,590 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Tasc, Inc. had $21,587,200 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $24,257,700, indicating a 12.4% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Tasc, Inc. increased in the last year. The group received $18,712,900 in government grants in 2023, compared to $19,992,900 in 2024—an increase of 6.8% 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.
Tasc, 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.
| Fiscal Year | Total Grants/Contracts | Total Taxpayer $$ |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | $2,925,866 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Alicia Osborne | Senior Director Of Develop |
| 2024-2024 | Audrey Walker | Vp Of Human Resources |
| 2024-2024 | Deana Jones | Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | George Williams | Senior Vp Govt Comm Affair |
| 2024-2024 | Jac A Charlier | Chj Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jason Hutton | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Joel Johnson | President & Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | John J Zielinski | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jorge Montes Jd | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Joseph A Zarlengo | Secretary/Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Juan R Jd | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Malik Nevels | Chief Operating Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Marina Uk | Mis Director |
| 2024-2024 | Mark Budeyskiy | Senior Programmer |
| 2024-2024 | Rebecca Levin | Vice President Of Policy |
| 2024-2024 | Roy H. Fesmire | Vp & Cfo |
| 2024-2024 | Tracy Ashanti Thompson | Director |
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