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Government-backed nonprofit Community Investment Corporation profiled

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Stacie Young, President and CEO at Community Investment Corporation | www.linkedin.com

Stacie Young, President and CEO at Community Investment Corporation | www.linkedin.com

Community Investment Corporation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $500,000 grant in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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 1974, Community Investment Corporation states that its mission is: “A leading force in affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization.”

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 $17,602,000 in total revenue. Of that, $134,500 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 0.8% of total revenue.

The nonprofit listed $1,587,660 in contributions overall. It also reported $1,453,160 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.

At the beginning of 2024, Community Investment Corporation had $313,725,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $316,503,000, indicating a 0.9% growth in overall holdings.

According to its filing, public funding to Community Investment Corporation declined in the last year, falling from $1,542,180 in 2023 to $134,500 in 2024—a decrease of 91.3% 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.

Community Investment Corporation 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.

Community Investment Corporation 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Andrew E SalkDirector
2024-2024Angie MarksDirector
2024-2024Anna M. ColeVp-Director Of Communications
2024-2024Anna M MurphyTreasurer
2024-2024Anthony HawthorneLoan Officer
2024-2024Charles HarrisVp/ Loan Officer
2024-2024Chris EdgeDirector
2024-2024Collete English DixonDirector
2024-2024Damaris GarciaDirector
2024-2024Danielle M WattsDirector
2024-2024David DykstraChairman
2024-2024Dunnie CoseyVp Program Manager
2024-2024E Lee WalkerChairman
2024-2024ELAINE TEODORITA SALAZARTrustee
2024-2024Frank Myrone PettawayVice Chairman
2024-2024Giuseppe R PapaveroController
2024-2024James BurkeDirector
2024-2024Jeff NewcomDirector
2024-2024Jennifer F VickersPresident
2024-2024John J CraneSvp/Director Of Lending
2024-2024John C HeinDirector
2024-2024John A MatthewsDirector
2024-2024Jonah D HessCii Vice President
2024-2024Karen B CaseDirector
2024-2024Louis SilvaPresident
2024-2024Michael G. CiacciaTreasurer/Cfo
2024-2024Michael PazDirector
2024-2024Michael G. CiacciaTreasurer/Cfo
2024-2024Michelle MezziVp/Controller
2024-2024Mitchell S FeigerDirector
2024-2024Monica L KirbyAssistant Secretary
2024-2024Nicholas J BrunickSecretary & General Counsel
2024-2024PETER A ZANDANTrustee
2024-2024Phillip MooreVp/Director Of Credit Admin
2024-2024R Patricia KellyDirector
2024-2024Randy KabakoffDirector
2024-2024Rene BarrazzaConstruction Manager
2024-2024Richard IovanneSecretary
2024-2024Richard EvansVp/ Loan Officer
2024-2024Robert MarjanDirector
2024-2024Scott FerrisDirector
2024-2024Sharon K BruneAssistant Secretary
2024-2024Stacie A YoungPresident
2024-2024Stephen MillerVice Chairman
2024-2024Thomas Jackson JrLoan Officer
2024-2024Thurman Smith JrDirector
2024-2024Timothy BergstromChairman
2024-2024Timothy C HadroDirector
2024-2024Victoria ArroyoDirector
Community Investment Corporation Employee Roster (Most Recent Year Available)
YearNameTitleCompensation
2024Andre CollinsVice President And Acquisition And Disposition Strategy-
2024Anne ColeDirector Of Communications And External Affairs-
2024Anthony C HawthorneSenior Loan Officer-
2024Carolyn S HallManager, Acquisitions And Dispositions-
2024Darris L ShawBuilding Construction Inspector-
2024David J PriceSenior Loan Officer At Community Investment Corporation-
2024Giuseppe R PapaveroController And Chief Information Officer-
2024Jennifer Rebecca GrabelDirector Of Marketing And Communications-
2024Jennifer Joanne CaputoLien And Foreclosure Administrator-
2024Jessica SivelsProgram Director, Property Management Training-
2024Jose RamosWoodlawn Community Development Associate-
2024Lori SimmonsSmall Business Lending Manager-
2024Michael A LoftonMultifamily Redevelopment Liaison, Micro-Market Recovery Program-
2024Patty Michele GonzalezHomeownership Assistance Manager-
2024Rita B SlaterBusiness Office Manager-
2024Taft W WestDirector, Property Management Training-
2024Taft W WestDirector, Property Management Training At Community Investment Corporation-
2019Collete English DixonAdvisory Board Member-
2018Aya B SwansonVice President, Community Lending-
2017Brian QuijadaDirector Of Rural Economic Development-
2017Erick A SoderbergSenior Loan Officer-
2017Jacob B HandelmanCondo Project Manager - Community Initiatives Inc-
2017Kerry SullivanDirector Of Marketing And Communications-
2016Christina HerreraProgram Manager-
2016Danny KneeExecutive Director-
2016Gina A StoneCredit Analyst At Community Investment Corporation-
2016Katie Gottschall DonohueManager Of Strategic Communications-
2016Kyara M LeeReceptionist-
2015Lisa Peregrina ValenzuelaProgram Assistant-
2015Travis J KluskaMicro Market Recovery Program Coordinator-
2013Ramona K PriceProperty Manager Trainer-
2012Janet LiGraduate Intern, The Preservation Compact-
2011Maggie Amado-TellezPima Neighborhood Investment Partnership Program Assistant-
2005Jennifer Sue VandivortPogram Manager Training Lab And Business Development Center-
2003Stacey Lee AbelExecutive Director-
2001Annemarie HarrisMarketing Manager And Community Programs Director-
2001Lolita AveryEscrow Administrator-
-John G MarkowskiPresident/Ceo-
-Jonah D HessSenior Vice President, Director Of Community Initiatives, Inc.-
-Laura E ArmgardtManager Of Multifamily Acquisitions & Dispositions-

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