Lakisha McFadden, CEO / Executive Director at Centers for New Horizons Inc. | cnh.org
Lakisha McFadden, CEO / Executive Director at Centers for New Horizons Inc. | cnh.org
The listed appropriations included grants of $250,000 and $250,000 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 1971 by Dr. Sokoni Karanjato, Centers for New Horizons Inc. states that its mission is: “To help develop the capacities of families to become self-reliant, to improve the quality of their lives, and to participate in rebuilding their community.”
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 $13,859,400 in total revenue. Of that, $13,472,900 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 97.2% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $13,884,300 in contributions overall. It also reported $411,390 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Centers for New Horizons Inc. had $7,305,980 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $6,277,090, indicating a 14.1% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding remained fairly steady year-over-year, changing from $13,904,700 in 2023 to $13,472,900 in 2024 (a difference of 3.1%).
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Centers for New Horizons 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 | 2 | $500,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Andrea Jean Fair | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Charles Ann Stewart | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jason Miles Driver | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jay Readey | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Lakisha Mcfadden | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Robert Jackson Jr | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Tamahra Adams | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Vorricia Harvey | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Will T Lewis | Treasurer |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mieka Lashell Wright | - | |
| 2016 | Davarous S Rice | - | |
| 2015 | Jacqueline Crosby | - | |
| 2013 | Carol A Thomas | - | |
| 2011 | Frank Richard Wilson | - | |
| 2004 | Jacquelyn Yvonne Moore | - | |
| 1997 | Albert Cameron | - | |
| 1997 | Geneva P Lanier | - | |
| 1997 | Terry Clayborn | - | |
| 1997 | Veronica K Jones-Ward | - | |
| 1994 | Janice L Bland | - | |
| 1994 | Janice Wooden | - | |
| 1984 | Zaffrulah Thaha | - |
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