Cesar Nuñez, Co-Executive Director at Enlace Chicago | linkedin.com
Cesar Nuñez, Co-Executive Director at Enlace Chicago | linkedin.com
The listed appropriations included grants of $2,000,000 and $750,000, along with five additional grants totaling $1,075,000, 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 1990 by Group of local leaders, Enlace Chicago states that its mission is: “Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes, and builds the capacity of Little Village stakeholders to confront systemic inequities and barriers to economic and social access.”
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 $11,319,700 in total revenue. Of that, $4,874,530 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 43.1% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $11,312,500 in contributions overall. It also reported $5,773,390 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Enlace Chicago had $8,140,620 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $9,562,180, indicating a 17.5% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding remained fairly steady year-over-year, changing from $5,088,560 in 2023 to $4,874,530 in 2024 (a difference of 4.2%).
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Enlace Chicago 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 | 7 | $3,825,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Cesar Nunez | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Christopher R Dons | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Gary Allen Freeland Jr | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Juan I Ballesteros | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Katya Elizabeth Nuques | Executive Dir. |
| 2024-2024 | Lissette Moreno | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Marcela Rodriguez | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Maurice Sone | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Rocky Lopez | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Rudy Lozano | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Susan Avila | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Venessa Uribe | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Veronica Gonzalez | Trustee |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alcira Gil | Assistant | - |
| 2024 | Alitze Nevarez | School-Based Mentor | - |
| 2024 | Ana Benitez | Early Childhood Education Instructor | - |
| 2024 | Camille A Maghuyop | Tutor | - |
| 2024 | Cindy Martinez | Community Schools Manager | - |
| 2024 | Claudia Rangel | Violence Prevention Collaboration Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Daniel Michel | Street Outreach Supervisor | - |
| 2024 | Erica Rangel | Community Organizer At Enlace Chicago | - |
| 2024 | Isabel Morales Esparza | Data Entry Clerk | - |
| 2024 | Jaqueline Medina | In-Day School Support | - |
| 2024 | Jeanette Martin | Lgbtq Mentor | - |
| 2024 | Jessica Brizuela | In-Day School Support | - |
| 2024 | Jesus Contreras | Technical Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Karlos Lugo | Program Assistant | - |
| 2024 | Leticia Diaz | Adult Education Pipeline Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Maria Herrera | Public Health Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Maritza Montenegro | Team Leader And Community Watch At Enlace Chicago | - |
| 2024 | Sandra Espinoza | Esl Instructor | - |
| 2019 | David Tamayo | Social Emotional Learning Coordinator | - |
| 2019 | Jasmin Nava | Program Assistant | - |
| 2019 | Kevin Swanson | Social Work Intern | - |
| 2019 | Marleny Ochoa | Intern | - |
| 2018 | Linda Martinez | Public Health Intern | - |
| 2018 | Paola Quezada | Enlace Chicago Intern | - |
| 2018 | Paulina Torres-Orejuela | Research Assistant For Little Village Education Collaborative | - |
| 2018 | Perla Sanchez | Soccer Coach | - |
| 2017 | Mary Beth Richmond | School Based Mentor Intern | - |
| 2017 | Rocio Garcia | Parent Engagement Coordinator | - |
| 2017 | Tonantzin Gamboa | Community Schools Manager | - |
| 2017 | Tonantzin Gamboa | - | |
| 2016 | Jennifer Joyce Martinez | Instructor | - |
| 2016 | Joel Zuniga | It Consultant | - |
| 2016 | Rosalyn Murga | Intern Through Urban Public Policy Fellowship | - |
| 2016 | Sarah Gabriella Hernandez | Research And Evaluation Consultant | - |
| 2015 | Alheli M Irizarry | Teacher Pathways Coordinator | - |
| 2015 | Crystal Sonia Rodrigues | Volunteer | - |
| 2015 | Jessica Vergara | Parent Coordinator | - |
| 2015 | Karla Hernandez | Academic Coordinator | - |
| 2015 | Laura Cabral | Program Assistant At Little Village Lawndale High School | - |
| 2015 | Nancy Rodriguez | Developer And Database Intern | - |
| 2014 | Edwin P German Sr | Engineering Program Facilitator | - |
| 2014 | Raquel Garcia | Freelance Graphic Designer | - |
| 2013 | Abraham Duenas | Adult Computer Instructor | - |
| 2013 | Jeno J Delgado | Ged Instructor | - |
| 2013 | Jorge Leal | Afterschool Music Instructor | - |
| 2013 | Marie Catherine A Ifurung | School-Based Mentor | - |
| 2013 | Martina Enriquez | Intern | - |
| 2013 | Paul Callejas | Math Instructor | - |
| 2013 | Rita Chapa | Violence Prevention Intern | - |
| 2012 | Alejandra Rocio Aguilar | Resource Coordinator | - |
| 2012 | Alejandro Guzman Jr | Enlace Chicago | - |
| 2012 | Caroline Carter Brown | Social Work Intern | - |
| 2012 | Cristina Morin | Door- Carnival | - |
| 2012 | Elizabeth Kramer Callan | Community Schools Intern | - |
| 2012 | Jorge A Pule | Coordinator | - |
| 2012 | Michelle A Brunk | Program Assistant To Academic And Enrichment Programming | - |
| 2012 | Rebecca Martinez | Member | - |
| 2011 | Alejando Ramirez | Intern | - |
| 2011 | Alexandro Esquivel | Office Assistant | - |
| 2011 | Araceli Hurtado | Community Outreach | - |
| 2011 | Jeanette Figueroa | Accountant | - |
| 2011 | Leonardo Quintero | Youth Mentor And Outreach Coach | - |
| 2010 | Akilah L Mccord | Student Center Coordinator And Mentor | - |
| 2010 | Angelica Rivera | Academic Coordinator | - |
| 2010 | Armando Silva | Afterschool Teacher | - |
| 2010 | Cristina H Pacione-Zayas | Community Schools Director | - |
| 2010 | Jorge Rodriguez | Resource Coordinator | - |
| 2010 | Zachary Negrete | Web Developer And Content Manager | - |
| 2009 | Christina M Bronsing-Lazalde | New Communities Program Health Organizer; Interim Director | - |
| 2009 | Julieta Rosado | Volunteer | - |
| 2009 | Jumana Zoher Vasi | Development And Marketing Manager | - |
| 2009 | Rudy Lozano | Community Schools Resource Coordinator | - |
| 2009 | Shannon I Degnan | Jobs Coordinator For Youth Ready Chicago | - |
| 2009 | Valentina E Solano | Apprentice | - |
| 2007 | Cynthia Martinez | Youth Leader And Organizer - Youth Leadership Program | - |
| 2006 | Mervin A Mendez | Director Of Violence Prevention | - |
| 2005 | Alicia Gonzalez | Lisc New Communities Program Organizer | - |
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