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Illinois DOGE Profile: Tca Health Inc.

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Veronica Clarke, Chief Executive Officer TCA HEALTH INC | TCA HEALTH INC

Veronica Clarke, Chief Executive Officer TCA HEALTH INC | TCA HEALTH INC

Tca Health Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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 1970 by Gloria Jackson Bacon, Tca Health Inc. states that its mission is: “To provide high-quality, equitable, and accessible health services for our 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 $11,358,700 in total revenue. Of that, $7,341,160 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 64.6% of total revenue.

The nonprofit listed $7,342,010 in contributions overall. It also reported $858 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.

At the beginning of 2024, Tca Health Inc. had $9,118,670 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $10,228,500, indicating a 12.2% growth in overall holdings.

According to its filing, public funding to Tca Health Inc. increased in the last year. The group received $5,277,450 in government grants in 2023, compared to $7,341,160 in 2024—an increase of 39.1% 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.

Tca Health 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.

Tca Health Inc. 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Angela WalkerPhysician
2024-2024Chioma N OchiabutorDirector
2024-2024Colin B RelphordeDirector
2024-2024Donna M GaydenTreasurer
2024-2024Edna N ChimaVice Chair
2024-2024Elizabeth StewardDirector
2024-2024Leonard Jackson Gilbert IvDirector
2024-2024Mathew ManojPhysician
2024-2024Michael FountainDirector
2024-2024Patricia E RaybornDirector
2024-2024Randall E CaldwellChairman Of The Board
2024-2024Rosalynn AndersonNurse Practitioner
2024-2024Samuel MitchellChief Operating Officer
2024-2024Veronica L ClarkeChief Executive Officer
2024-2024Willie McshanSecretary
2024-2024Zainab Thelma WilsonDental Director
Tca Health Inc. Employee Roster (Most Recent Year Available)
YearNameTitleCompensation
2024Anne GearhartStaff Pediatrician-
2024Jalliss MooreMedical Assistant-
2024Lyntoye CannonMs Ldn, Nutritionist-
2024Margaret Scanlan BrownClinical Nutritionist-
2024Mariah K JordanConsultant-
2024Schlisa Nicole AirhartMedical Assistant-
2024Shari K ScottPhysician-
2019Latoya Renauta PowellLead Medical Assistant-
2018Ashley N RamosPhysician Assistant-
2018Carol A NormanHuman Resource Assistant-
2018Christine JacksonIt Specialist-
2018Shelly HarrisAccounting Manager And Consultant-
2017Jomarie RiveraPediatrician-
2016Ryan ColbertIt Specialist - Ehr Specialist-
2015Angel MartinezAttending Physician-
2015Colby X DurdenProgram Coordinator And Grant Writer-
2015Laverne M BarnesMedical Director-
2014Chris RobinsonExecutive Assistant To The Chief Executive Officer-
2014Emily Margaret CollinsWic Program Coordinator-
2014Valeri HortonMedical Administrator Assistant And Referral Specialist-
2012Christine Morgan SchofieldPhysician Assistant-
2012Evelyn Diaz-JimenezPhysician-
2012Jason L MolonyAdministrative Social Work Intern-
2012Steven GarciaNutritionist-
2011Christy LongoDirector Of Development-
2008Cheryl A BarnesClerical Assistant-
2001Connie JacksonPresident And Chief Executive Officer-

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