James Baldwin, Chief Financial Officer at Metropolitan Family Services | Linkedin
James Baldwin, Chief Financial Officer at Metropolitan Family Services | Linkedin
The listed appropriations included grants of $50,000 and $20 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 1976, Family Shelter Service Of Metropolitan Family Services Dupage states that its mission is: “To provide and mobilize the services needed to strengthen families and communities.”
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 $3,860,160 in total revenue. Of that, $2,570,750 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 66.6% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $3,792,710 in contributions overall. It also reported $626,594 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
In terms of staffing, the organization spent $813,352 on salaries and reportable employee compensation in 2024, along with $71,642 in additional non-salary compensation such as retirement benefits, housing allowances, or travel stipends.
Combined, these totaled $884,994 in staff-related costs, which equates to 22.9% of total reported revenue.
At the beginning of 2024, Family Shelter Service Of Metropolitan Family Services Dupage had $12,371,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $11,903,700, indicating a 3.8% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Family Shelter Service Of Metropolitan Family Services Dupage surged in the last year. The group received $1,592,720 in government grants in 2023, compared to $2,570,750 in 2024—an increase of 61.4% 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.
Family Shelter Service Of Metropolitan Family Services Dupage 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 | 2 | $50,020 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Ashley Duchossois Joyce | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | David S Tropp | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | James P Baldwin | Chief Financial Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Leslie M Smith | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Ricardo Estrada | President & Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Theresa Nihill | Chief Operating Officer |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Henriette A Rodgers | Store Manager | - |
| 2024 | Jacqueline C Louis | Court Advocate | - |
| 2024 | James P Baldwin | Chief Financial Officer | $249,950 |
| 2024 | Karen Valencia | Safe Children Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Linda K Coons | Retired | - |
| 2024 | Nevida Khetarpal | Safe Children's Advocate | - |
| 2024 | Pamela J Matrisciano | Community Donation Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Ricardo Estrada | President & Ceo | $342,047 |
| 2024 | Theresa Nihill | Chief Operating Officer | $221,355 |
| 2019 | Bridget Hatch | Marketing And Event Coordinator | - |
| 2019 | Joey A Yerger | Safe Community Intern | - |
| 2019 | Mario Marroquin | Student Intern | - |
| 2019 | Thomas Christian Favale Iii | Volunteer, Hotline Counselor | - |
| 2018 | Anthony J Brower | Safe Children Advocate | - |
| 2018 | Jacqueline Ramirez | Community Advocate | - |
| 2018 | Jerrold Jacobson | Intern | - |
| 2017 | Mary J Raymond | Safe Adult Advocate Intern | - |
| 2017 | Rachel Johnson | Children's Advocate Intern | - |
| 2016 | Daniel Feigl | Business Development Intern | - |
| 2016 | Laurie Jean Grafton | Volunteer Court Advocate | - |
| 2016 | Michelle D Pihlaja-Olson | Adult Services Coordinator | - |
| 2016 | Stephanie Wendland | Pt Counselor And Therapist | - |
| 2015 | Amanda Dewitt | Development Coordinator | - |
| 2015 | Pamela S Johnsen | Accountant And Finance Assistant | - |
| 2014 | Kathy S Murphy | Junior Board Member | - |
| 2014 | Kimberly J Weber | Part-Time Therapist And Counselor | - |
| 2014 | Tamara L Bowman | Community Volunteer | - |
| 2013 | Jennifer L Cross | Children's Counselor | - |
| 2013 | Molly Daukus | Intern For The Prevention Specialist | - |
| 2013 | Nancy J Kuchenbecker | Volunteer | - |
| 2013 | Nicollette Muniz | Counseling Intern | - |
| 2013 | Rebecca Korell Meyer | Counseling Services Assistant | - |
| 2012 | Amy Miura | Residential Children's Counselor | - |
| 2012 | Cristina Marie Coupe | Counseling Intern | - |
| 2012 | Elena Kate Alvarado | Volunteer | - |
| 2012 | Holly Nicole Michaels | Women's Counselor- Temporary | - |
| 2012 | Jessica Abrego | Counseling Services Intern | - |
| 2012 | Patrick Michael Clark | Intern | - |
| 2012 | Roland T Collins | Case Manager | - |
| 2011 | Jamie Lynn Edwards | Prevention Educator And Il Health Cares Coordinator | - |
| 2011 | Kathleen Ann Vorel | Director: Special Events, Volunteers, Corporate Relations, Community Outreach | - |
| 2011 | Kayla Joy Zeiss | Case Management Intern - Undergraduate | - |
| 2011 | Lasandra J Kittling | Women And Children Case Manager | - |
| 2011 | Maureen Farrell Mcguire | Marketing And Communications | - |
| 2010 | Justin Wolfe | Direct Services Assistant Intern | - |
| 2010 | Kelly Hennessy Doyle | Intern | - |
| 2010 | Lisa M Holch | Clinical Counseling Intern | - |
| 2010 | Shannon Leigh Sudberry | Coordinator Of Special Events And Community Relations | - |
| 2009 | Jacqueline N Monfre | Master's Intern | - |
| 2009 | Joy Singh | Therapist And Group Facilitator | - |
| 2009 | Maria M Lopez-Iftikhar | Latina Program Coordinator | - |
| 2009 | Valerie J Ytzen | Community Service Practicum | - |
| 2008 | Melissa A Walsh | Counselor And Case Manager | - |
| 2007 | Bunmi Akinnusotu | Outreach Coordinator | - |
| 2007 | Jenifer Szalla Knox | Children Therapist | - |
| 2006 | Trisha Svehla | Board Member | - |
| 2003 | Jacqueline Shelton-Espinosa | Master's Level Intern | - |
| 2001 | Judith A Kroll | - | |
| 2000 | Darcia Ann Desalvo | Childrens Counselor | - |
| 1999 | Karyn J Borden | Shelter Director | - |
| 1999 | Rhonda S Shives | Crisis Worker | - |
| 1995 | Judith Lorraine Swanson | Wheaton, Illinois | - |
| 1993 | Marjorie Drews | - | |
| - | Cathy Goulet | Director Of Finance | - |
| - | Judie Caribeaux | Executive Director | - |
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