Craig D. Jeffrey, Board of Director at Quad Communities Development Corporation Nfp | https://www.qcdc.org/
Craig D. Jeffrey, Board of Director at Quad Communities Development Corporation Nfp | https://www.qcdc.org/
The listed appropriations included grants of $300,000 and $250,000, along with two additional grants totaling $500,000, 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 2003 by Toni Preckwinkle, Quad Communities Development Corporation states that its mission is: “To convene residents, organizations, businesses, and institutions within the Quad Communities to plan, guide, support, and monitor human infrastructure and community development activities to create a sustainable, healthy, mixed-income neighborhood.”
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 $694,170 in total revenue. Of that, $190,063 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 27.4% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $616,716 in contributions overall. It also reported $426,653 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Quad Communities Development Corporation had $752,333 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $837,238, indicating an 11.3% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding remained fairly steady year-over-year, changing from $189,699 in 2023 to $190,063 in 2024 (a difference of 0.2%).
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Quad Communities Development Corporation 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 | 4 | $1,050,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Craig D Jeffery | Vice Chairman / Interim |
| 2024-2024 | Craig D Jeffrey | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Diane Marie Marshall | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Frederick Bonner | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Jacqueline P Callery | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Khari Humphries | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Kimberly Dubluclet | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Rhonda Mcfarland | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Shirley J Newsome | Chairperson |
| 2024-2024 | Terry Griffin | Board Member |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rhonda Mcfarland | Executive | - |
| 2024 | Yvette Warren | Community Engagement Strategist | - |
| 2015 | Christyn Freemon | New Communities Program Director, Ssa #47 Manager | - |
| 2015 | Kenneth V Varner Jr | Health Coordinator | - |
| 2014 | Brent Hamlet | Youth Development Specialist | - |
| 2014 | Hollee Chanel Mangrum-Willis | Senior Event Manager | - |
| 2013 | Gregory Vernord Hampton Ii | Summer Links Intern | - |
| 2010 | Heather Robinson | Program Manager | - |
| 2006 | Keel Kelly Jones | Community Outreach Associate | - |
| 2006 | Zakia T Clayton | Urban Planning Specialist | - |
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