Jamal Malone, Chief Executive Officer at Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. | Linkedin
Jamal Malone, Chief Executive Officer at Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. | Linkedin
The listed appropriations included grants of $5,000,000 and $4,000,000, along with five additional grants totaling $8,362,500, 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 1919 by Ada Sophia McKinley, Ada S. McKinley Community Services states that its mission is: “The mission of Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. is to empower, educate, and employ people to change lives and strengthen 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 $52,244,600 in total revenue. Of that, $36,511,300 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 69.9% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $36,737,900 in contributions overall. It also reported $226,571 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Ada S. McKinley Community Services had $18,120,700 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $20,721,200, indicating a 14.4% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Ada S. McKinley Community Services increased in the last year. The group received $33,771,000 in government grants in 2023, compared to $36,511,300 in 2024—an increase of 8.1% 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.
Ada S. McKinley Community Services 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 | 7 | $17,362,500 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Aminah A Wyatt | Vp Of Child Development Programs |
| 2024-2024 | Ann B Nash | Member-At-Large |
| 2024-2024 | Brent A Hawkins | Vice-President |
| 2024-2024 | Carl H Tutt Jr | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Carolyn E Bell | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Curt F Holderfield | Sr. Vp Of Cdys |
| 2024-2024 | Damita P Wilson | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Dana M Whitaker | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | DARRELL R ROGERS | Vp Of Janitorial Services |
| 2024-2024 | Darryl Herbert | Controller |
| 2024-2024 | Djuana Stoakley | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Eric Edquist | Sr. Vp Of Ecss |
| 2024-2024 | Ezekiel Zeke Morris | President |
| 2024-2024 | Hardy W Sykes | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jamal Malone | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | John A Silmon | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | June Cole | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Lutalo Mcghee | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Maurice Williams Jr | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Nakia Green | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Nakita K Burrell | Cfao |
| 2024-2024 | NIAMH J FITZGERALD | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Patricia E Kay | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Peter M Greetis | Vp Of It |
| 2024-2024 | Ronald D Otocki | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sarah Berg | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sharon Banks | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Valerie R Mercer | Vp Of Hr |
| 2024-2024 | Zack Wahlquist | Board Member |
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