C.B. Johnson, CEO/Principal Officer at Campaign For A Drug Free Westside | https://www.drugfreewestside.org/
C.B. Johnson, CEO/Principal Officer at Campaign For A Drug Free Westside | https://www.drugfreewestside.org/
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 1994, Campaign for a Drug Free West Side states that its mission is: “Community-based services for alcohol and substance abuse referral and follow-up.”
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 $246,349 in total revenue, entirely comprised of government grants from federal, state, or local sources.
At the beginning of 2024, Campaign for a Drug Free West Side had $1,639 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $9,150, indicating a significant 458.3% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Campaign for a Drug Free West Side declined in the last year, falling from $263,979 in 2023 to $246,349 in 2024—a decrease of 6.7% 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.
Campaign for a Drug Free West Side 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 | Arnold Bearden | President |
| 2024-2024 | Cb Johnson | Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Michelle Reynolds | Chairman Of The Board |
| 2024-2024 | Wendy Johnson | Treasurer/Secretary |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | John Simmons | Program Director | - |
| 2024 | Wendy Lamonre Johnson | Consultant, Program Coordinator | - |
| 2015 | Richard Q Wilkens | Program Coordinator | - |
| 2013 | Dorothy A Burt | Administrative Assistant | - |
| 2013 | Marsean P Holden | Personal Assistant | - |
| 2012 | Tia L Gooden | Receptionist | - |
| 2006 | Tyesha S West | Office Assistant | - |
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