John Gholar, Board Chair at Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation | https://media.licdn.com/
John Gholar, Board Chair at Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation | https://media.licdn.com/
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 2011, Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation states that its mission is: “To rebrand, rebuild, revitalize Greater Englewood and beyond, through Entrepreneurship, Employment and Economic Empowerment by collaborating with community, partners and key stake holders.”
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 $1,091,530 in total revenue. Of that, $95,342 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 8.7% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $213,224 in contributions overall. It also reported $117,882 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation had $538,628 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $964,983, indicating a significant 79.2% growth in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Greater Englewood Community 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.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Carol Y Collum | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Derrick Warren | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | John Christopher Gholar | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Kevin Michael Little | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kimberly Jones | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Ronald Neal | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Terra Starr Young | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Raymond A Bacon | Volunteer Consultant | - |
| 2024 | Steven J Alter | Information Technology Associate | - |
| 2017 | Glen A Fulton | Executive Director, President | - |
| 2017 | Natasha S Phillips | It Technician | - |
| 2016 | Ryan Mona Kimber | Social Media Intern | - |
| 2015 | Neka N Duckett-Randolph | Summer Intern | - |
| 2013 | Trent D Cobb | Strategy Consultant | - |
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