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The listed appropriations included two grants of $500,000, along with four additional grants totaling $1,251,400, 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 1973, Mujeres Latinas En Accion states that its mission is: “Empowers Latinas by providing services which reflect their values and culture and being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives.”
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 $5,617,770 in total revenue. Of that, $3,589,830 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 63.9% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $5,618,010 in contributions overall. It also reported $1,880,180 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Mujeres Latinas En Accion had $4,341,370 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $4,738,480, indicating a 9.1% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Mujeres Latinas En Accion increased in the last year. The group received $2,528,790 in government grants in 2023, compared to $3,589,830 in 2024—an increase of 42% 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.
Mujeres Latinas En Accion 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 | 6 | $2,251,400 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Aidyn Ocon | Director |
| 2024-2024 | ALBERTO MORENO | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Alex Toland | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Alma E Anaya | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Beatriz S Canas | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Daniel Mendez Silva | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Elianne Bahena | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth Bautista | Board Chair |
| 2024-2024 | EMMANUAL FRANCO | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Evelyn Venegas | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jasmin Zamora | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kendra L Stead | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Linda Xochtl Tortolero | President & Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Lizzel Barragan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Nancy Godinez Spencer | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Nora Garcia | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rebeca L Covarrubias | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Samuel C Gardner | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sandra Magallon | Bd Vice Chai |
| 2024-2024 | Sandra Valtierra | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sandra Froylan | Bd Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Sulema Novak Medrano | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Zuly Gomez | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alejandra Rodriguez | Development And Communications Intern | - |
| 2024 | Alicia Espinosa | Program Director | - |
| 2024 | Brenda Velazquez | Family Visitation Supervisor | - |
| 2024 | Daisy Moreno | Intern With Parent Sactuary | - |
| 2024 | Daniela Rivera | Parent Counselor And Latina Leadership Advocate | - |
| 2024 | Erika A Aguirre | Domestic Violence Advocate | - |
| 2024 | Evelyn Garcia | Family Visitation Supervisor | - |
| 2024 | Gustavo De Leon | Mujeres | - |
| 2024 | Helena Eiko Sugano | Parent Support Program Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Jasmine R Castillo | - | |
| 2024 | Luis Resendiz | Domestic Violence Psychotherapist | - |
| 2024 | Maria Luisa Gentile | Child Therapist | - |
| 2024 | Yelikza Vargas | Marketing Communications Intern | - |
| 2019 | Jazlyn Flores | Domestic Violence Advocate | - |
| 2019 | Stephanie Gaspar-Hernandez | Community Educator | - |
| 2018 | Adriana I Viteri | Associate Director Of Development And Public Affairs | - |
| 2018 | Alejandra Morales | Intern | - |
| 2018 | Karina Cisneros | Domestic Violence Child Therapist | - |
| 2017 | Camila A Richmond | Volunteer | - |
| 2017 | Gabriel A. Fuentes | Youth Program Assistant Director | - |
| 2017 | Jocelyne Lemus | Steam Instructor | - |
| 2017 | Mario Alberto Picon Sr | Assistant Youth Program Advocate And Stem Instructor | - |
| 2017 | Nancy Ruelas | Medical Advocate | - |
| 2017 | Rose Bazan | Domestic Violence Child Therapist | - |
| 2016 | Alma Delia Rodriguez | Board Member | - |
| 2016 | Doris A Medina | Internship | - |
| 2016 | Jessica Morales | Intern | - |
| 2016 | Monica Lynn Walker | Front Office Receptionist | - |
| 2016 | Nancy Garcia | Development And Communications Intern | - |
| 2016 | Natalie Valdez | Young Professionals Advisory Council Committee | - |
| 2016 | Rocio Yuriria Lozano | Advocate Edf And Eto Administrator | - |
| 2015 | Erika Zavala | Domestic Violence Resource Advocate | - |
| 2015 | ESTEBAN PEREZ | Information Technology Assistant | - |
| 2015 | Grisel Gamboa | Member, Board Of Directors | - |
| 2015 | Jael Carolina Olivares | Pt Receptionist | - |
| 2015 | Jessica Ramirez | Assistant Youth Advocate | - |
| 2015 | Maria Esparza | Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate | - |
| 2014 | Yurianna Reyes | Community Educator | - |
| 2013 | Catherine Salgado | Director Of External Relations | - |
| 2013 | Erica Dominguez | Bookkeeper | - |
| 2013 | Isamar Mendoza | Domestic Violence Counselor And Sexual Assault Advocate Intern And Volunteer | - |
| 2013 | Maria Eugenia Herrera | Gifts Manager | - |
| 2013 | Martina Sancen | Volunteer | - |
| 2012 | Alexandra Jacqueline Momney | Intern | - |
| 2012 | Hilda I Curiel-Tran | Domestic Violence Community Educator And Parent Support Counselor | - |
| 2012 | Jennifer L Parshall | Freelance Graphic Designer | - |
| 2012 | Lauren Kelsey Childers | Program Apprentice | - |
| 2012 | Leo Flores | Development Intern | - |
| 2011 | Anna Elizabeth Akers-Pecht | Summer Links Intern | - |
| 2011 | Brenda Flores | Social Service Intern | - |
| 2011 | Flor S Esquivel-Benitez | Communications Associate | - |
| 2011 | Rosa Magana | Domestic Violence Program Coordinator | - |
| 2011 | Sarah A Inciong | Marketing Communications Consultant | - |
| 2011 | Shannon Elizabeth Vogel | Intern | - |
| 2010 | Jessica Hurtado | Intern | - |
| 2010 | Juan Calixto | Development Director | - |
| 2009 | Antonio T Elizondo | Administrative Support | - |
| 2009 | Rosalba Castrejon | Student Mentor- Internship | - |
| 2008 | Ilse Hernandez | Youth Counselor | - |
| 2008 | Jennifer Ann Romolo | Intern | - |
| 2004 | Cassandra M Janda | Visitation Supervisor, Intern | - |
| 2004 | Dianna Laura Bonneau | Domesticviolence Program Coordinator | - |
| 2004 | Lu Rocha | Supervisor | - |
| 2000 | Maria S Pesqueira | President And Chief Executive Officer | - |
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