Theresa Forthofer, President and CEO of Easter Seals DuPage u0026 Fox Valley | www.linkedin.com
Theresa Forthofer, President and CEO of Easter Seals DuPage u0026 Fox Valley | www.linkedin.com
The listed appropriations included two grants of $300,000 and $2,106, plus an additional grant of $590, 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 1942, Easter Seals of Dupage & Fox Valley Region states that its mission is: “To ensure that children with disabilities and their families are empowered.”
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 $8,746,830 in total revenue. Of that, $579,340 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 6.6% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $3,041,410 in contributions overall. It also reported $1,721,420 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Easter Seals of Dupage & Fox Valley Region had $8,631,600 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $9,258,580, indicating a 7.3% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Easter Seals of Dupage & Fox Valley Region declined in the last year, falling from $1,860,150 in 2023 to $579,340 in 2024—a decrease of 68.9% 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.
Easter Seals of Dupage & Fox Valley Region 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 | $302,696 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Allison Wyler | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Amy Green | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Andy Koziarski | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Blake Pontius | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Bryan Hanson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Chad Olson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Christy Noland | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Craig Boroughf | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Deb Piscola | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Derek Ladgenski | Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Dmitriy Lampert | Director |
| 2024-2024 | John Merriman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kristen Barnfield | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lynn Krizic | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Matthew Bueche | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Terri Brankin | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Theresa Forthofer | President/Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Tom Lettenberger | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Tom Brown | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Wendy Kubista | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Linda A Merry | Occupational Therapist | - |
| 2024 | Sam Williams | Physical Theraist | - |
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