Maria Bruni, Chief Program Officer of Family Guidance Centers Inc. | www.linkedin.com
Maria Bruni, Chief Program Officer of Family Guidance Centers Inc. | www.linkedin.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 2018 by Larry Kroll, Family Guidance Centers Inc. states that its mission is: “Family Guidance Centers of Ohio, Inc.'s mission is to provide community-based, holistic programs and treatment for families in crisis.”
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 $49,622,400 in total revenue.
In terms of staffing, the organization spent $1,435,860 on salaries and reportable employee compensation in 2024, along with $83,375 in additional non-salary compensation such as retirement benefits, housing allowances, or travel stipends.
Combined, these totaled $1,519,235 in staff-related costs, which equates to 3.1% of total reported revenue.
At the beginning of 2024, Family Guidance Centers Inc. had $34,321,700 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $42,081,200, indicating a 22.6% 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.
Family Guidance Centers 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.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Ald Walter Burnett | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Allison Alexander | Executive Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Charles Carter Adams | Program Administrator |
| 2024-2024 | Debbie Conatser | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Debbie Conatser | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jeff Blumberg | Cfo - Part Year |
| 2024-2024 | Jerome Phillips | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jim Hagestad | Chief Financial Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Jim Hagestad | Cfo |
| 2024-2024 | Kathryn Dunlap | Vp Of Schools / Principal |
| 2024-2024 | Larry Kroll | President |
| 2024-2024 | Larry Kroll | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Maria Bruni | Chief Program Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Mitchell Weisz | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Regina Sersen | Educational Coordinator |
| 2024-2024 | Ronald Vlasty | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Ronald Vlasaty | Chief Operating Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Sarah Mchugh | Vp - Clinical Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Allison Alexander | Executive Vice President | $205,230 |
| 2024 | Ashley Nicole Lanham | Teacher Assistant | - |
| 2024 | David P Rowan | Case Manager | - |
| 2024 | Jeff Blumberg | Cfo - Part Year | $144,729 |
| 2024 | Katherine Brigit Hughes | Extended Day Coordinator And Recreational Therapist | - |
| 2024 | Larry Kroll | Chief Executive Officer | $411,754 |
| 2024 | Maria Bruni | Chief Program Officer | $221,363 |
| 2024 | Maria Bruni | Senior Vice President | - |
| 2024 | Ronald Vlasaty | Chief Operating Officer | $333,845 |
| 2019 | Sophia Gianna Hountalas | Uspo Program Manager And Counselor | - |
| 2018 | April Zurlo | Substance Abuse Counselor | - |
| 2018 | Daniel C Shuter | Primary Counselor | - |
| 2018 | Jillian Alana Sallan | Lead Substance Abuse Counselor | - |
| 2017 | Michelle M Underhill | Substance Abuse Counselor | - |
| 2013 | Jean Wright-Lewis | - |
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