Kristen Huffman-Gottschling, Executive Director at Pactt Learning Center | pactt.org
Kristen Huffman-Gottschling, Executive Director at Pactt Learning Center | pactt.org
The listed appropriations included two grants of $459,001, plus an additional grant of $250,000, 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 1993 by Laurie Bushman, Pactt Learning Center states that its mission is: “At PACTT, our mission is to assist individuals with autism in becoming as independent as possible with the ability to integrate effectively into their homes and 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 $5,892,680 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $308,561 in contributions overall. It also reported $7,250 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $274,064 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Pactt Learning Center had $5,658,300 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $6,225,520, indicating a 10% 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.
Pactt Learning Center 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 | 3 | $959,001 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Bob White | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Danielle Lisa Loevy | President |
| 2024-2024 | Debbie Senoff | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Eustace M Greene | Home Manager |
| 2024-2024 | Jennifer A Herman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kathryn B Lunsky | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Kenneth Avick | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kristen Huffman | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lanie M Adair | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michelle Sakayan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sarah Martin Katz | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Terrance E Herbstritt | Director Of Development |
| 2024-2024 | William A Stapel | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | William Ryan | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clarisa I Alvarez | Paraprofessional | - |
| 2024 | Jarred R Sparber | School Social Worker | - |
| 2024 | Julie Good | Paraprofessional | - |
| 2024 | Lauren E Mucha | Transition Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Lisette Egipciaco | Group Home Manager At Pactt Learning Center | - |
| 2024 | Pamela Brown | Teacher | - |
| 2024 | Paula J Jablonski | Principal | - |
| 2018 | Suzanne Manaher | Social Work Intern | - |
| 2017 | Carly Ann Thatcher | Special Education Intern | - |
| 2017 | Christopher Banks | Psychology Intern | - |
| 2017 | Christopher J Welch | Direct Support Professional | - |
| 2017 | Nora Teresa Plank | Occupational Therapist | - |
| 2017 | Sarah Jackson | Child Care Staff | - |
| 2015 | Benjamin Anderson | Vocational Instructor | - |
| 2015 | Erica Marie Westrich | Paraeducator | - |
| 2015 | Katherine Elizabeth Grueb | Special Education Teacher | - |
| 2014 | Mary Doyle | Occupational Therapy Intern | - |
| 2014 | Molly C Jabeck | Teacher Assistant | - |
| 2013 | Ashley Marie Wilcox | Vocational Specialist And Dsp | - |
| 2013 | Jasmine Wang | Teacher Assistant Intern | - |
| 2013 | Jing Wang | Teacher Assistant Intern | - |
| 2010 | Brittan K Wood | Teaching Assistant | - |
| 2010 | Elizabeth Spezia Mckee | Manager Of Adult Vocational Center | - |
| 2010 | Eugene Thomas | Vocational Job Coach | - |
| 2008 | Dominique Dion Crumpton | Home Instructor | - |
| 2007 | Frank A Cermak | Life Skills Instructor, One-On-One Coach | - |
| 2002 | Timothy Lee Alvarado Jr | Teacher | - |
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