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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Government-backed nonprofit Full Circle Communities, Inc. profiled

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Corina Pitsenbarger, Senior Vice President for Full Circle Managementt | Full Circle Communities, Inc.

Corina Pitsenbarger, Senior Vice President for Full Circle Managementt | Full Circle Communities, Inc.

Full Circle Communities, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $150,000 grant in FY2024, 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 1999 by David Gottlieb, Full Circle Communities, Inc. states that its mission is: “To expand access to quality affordable housing through preservation and development, thoughtful design, and the provision of significant and targeted supportive services to our residents and the surrounding communities.”

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 $30,220,000 in total revenue. Of that, $615,358 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 2% of total revenue.

The nonprofit listed $5,185,360 in contributions overall. It also reported $4,570,000 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.

At the beginning of 2024, Full Circle Communities, Inc. had $271,727,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $337,341,000, indicating a 24.1% growth in overall holdings.

According to its filing, public funding to Full Circle Communities, Inc. surged in the last year. The group received $337,058 in government grants in 2023, compared to $615,358 in 2024—an increase of 82.6% 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.

Full Circle Communities, Inc. 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.

Full Circle Communities, Inc. 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Ann Marie MccombTreasurer & Cfo
2024-2024Carl E KundaVp Permanent Supportive Ho
2024-2024Celia SmootDirector
2024-2024Corina Diane PitsenbargerSvp Property Management
2024-2024David E GottliebDirector
2024-2024Debora L RahlfEmployee
2024-2024Elizabeth S BenitoDirector
2024-2024Jacqueline L BoydDirector
2024-2024Janet LiAsst. Secretary
2024-2024Joe AstrachanDirector
2024-2024Jordan M BartleVp Real Estate Development
2024-2024Joshua Cort WilmothPresident & Ceo
2024-2024Kimberly M SisneyEvp - Asset Operations
2024-2024La Sonia M ArmstrongEmployee
2024-2024Linda ThurmondDirector
2024-2024Lindsey R HainesSvp Real Estate Developmen
2024-2024Martin S PinskyDirector
2024-2024Milton PinskyDirector
2024-2024Nicholas J BrunickDirector
2024-2024Samuel Tibbles ComrieEmployee
2024-2024Susan De De FratusAsst. Treasurer
2024-2024Tony HernandezBoard Chair & Director
Full Circle Communities, Inc. Employee Roster (Most Recent Year Available)
YearNameTitleCompensation
2024Abigail EsquilinService Coordinator-
2024Carl E KundaProject Assistant-
2024Carl E KundaSenior Project Manager-
2024Janet LiService Programs Analyst-
2024Jordan M BartleProject Manager-
2024Lindsey R HainesVice President Of Real Estate Development-
2024Mary T DonoghueAssistant Project Manager-
2016David N GottliebExecutive Director-
2016Rachel Annette ShorttOffice Manager And Event Specialist-
2014ALEX J SPARHAWKLegal And Development Intern-
2013Jennifer Teadt LongGrant Writing Intern-
2013Sherry Jo AndersonEducation And Development Coordinator-
2008Joshua Cort WilmothPresident & Ceo-
-Andrea Leigh Traudt InouyeSenior Vice President Of Real Estate Development,-
-Carl E KundaProject Manager-
-Charles D JohnsonDirector-
-Corina D PitsenbargerVice President Property Management-
-Elizabeth S BenitoDirector-
-Jordan M BartleProject Manager-
-Linda E ThurmondDirector-
-Lindsey R HainesVice President, Real Estate Development-
-Martin S PinskyDirector-
-Mary DonoghueProject Analyst-
-Milton PinskyDirector-
-Rachel Annette ShorttSecretary-
-Shelly TucciarelliDirector-
-Stanley M StevensSecretary-
-Susan De De FratusTreasurer-
-Uzuri Codelu Daniels-HalisiChairman-

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