Melody Ellington, Director of Finance at teamworkenglewood.org | teamworkenglewood.org
Melody Ellington, Director of Finance at teamworkenglewood.org | teamworkenglewood.org
The listed appropriations included grants of $500,000 and $350,000, along with two additional grants totaling $200,000, 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, Teamwork Englewood states that its mission is: “To improve the quality of life of the residents and stakeholders of Englewood by facilitating economic, educational and social opportunities.”
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 $5,018,710 in total revenue. Of that, $997,753 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 19.9% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $4,660,310 in contributions overall. It also reported $3,662,550 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Teamwork Englewood had $1,086,370 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $2,851,500, indicating a significant 162.5% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Teamwork Englewood declined in the last year, falling from $1,088,000 in 2023 to $997,753 in 2024—a decrease of 8.3% 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.
Teamwork Englewood 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 | Bishop Willard Payton | President |
| 2024-2024 | Cecile Demello | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Diahann Carol Sinclair | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Greg Alan Whitehead | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Reverend Albert Shears | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Saul H Klibanow | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Vora Williams | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Addison Shields Jr | Accountant | - |
| 2024 | Doris Jones | Ncp Manager | - |
| 2024 | Lynnette Hazzard | Mentoring Program Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Maanasi G Laird | Casemanger | - |
| 2024 | Rosalind Moore | Director Of Programs | - |
| 2024 | Tiffany White | - | |
| 2017 | Haya Muhammad | Fieldwork Intern | - |
| 2014 | Brittany Antwoinieque Fain | Community Watcher | - |
| 2014 | Perry Gunn | Executive Director | - |
| 2014 | SEMAJAH KANDINIYAH WRIGHT | Training Program Manager And It Instructor | - |
| 2013 | Michael Johnson | Project Coordinator | - |
| 2012 | Wendy L Williams | Volunteer | - |
| 2010 | Johnnie C Muhammad | Project Manager, Director Of Organizing And Outreach | - |
| 2009 | Deborah D Roberts | Project Coordinator | - |
| 2009 | Gillian Taylor | Art Therapy Student Co-Facilitator | - |
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