Ryan Jones, Chief Development Officer of the Academy for Global Citizenship | www.linkedin.com
Ryan Jones, Chief Development Officer of the Academy for Global Citizenship | www.linkedin.com
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 2005 by Sarah Elizabeth Ippel, Academy for Global Citizenship states that its mission is: “To develop mindful leaders who take action now and in the future to positively impact their communities and the world beyond, our innovative and holistic approach aims to foster systemic change and inspire the way society educates future generations through incubating, evaluating, and disseminating our best practices to the world.”
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 $31,798,700 in total revenue. Of that, $29,198,500 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 91.8% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $31,220,600 in contributions overall. It also reported $2,022,050 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Academy for Global Citizenship had $40,738,900 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $45,297,900, indicating an 11.2% growth in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Academy for Global Citizenship 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.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Amanda B Hanley | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Bryan Soto | Director/Teacher |
| 2024-2024 | Jennifer Sandy Polk | Director |
| 2024-2024 | John Nix | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Judy Martinez | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kathy Lynn Elmer | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Maritza Gonzalez | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Matt Hankins | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Mert Iseri | Vice Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Paul W Guilianelli | Treasurer/Dir Of Operations |
| 2024-2024 | Ryan Jones | Chief Development Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Sarah Elizabeth Ippel | Board Chair/Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sylvie E Anglin | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Trung Le | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Valerie E Coffman | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alena Isara Limthongviratn | Instructional Interventionist | - |
| 2024 | Andrea Caroline Tomaselli | Cadre Sub | - |
| 2024 | Anthony Lancione | Sustainability Consultant | - |
| 2024 | Jennifer L Coker | Case Manager Special Education 6-8 | - |
| 2024 | Jenny A. Moore | Principal | - |
| 2024 | Melissa R Carter | Teacher's Assistant | - |
| 2024 | Omaida Figueroa | Teacher | - |
| 2024 | Ryan Jones | Chief Development Officer | - |
| 2024 | Stephanie Michelle Epperson | Teacher | - |
| 2024 | Yeida Chavez | Instructional Interventionalist | - |
| 2019 | Christopher A Healy | Data Specialist And Alumni Coordinator | - |
| 2018 | Jessica Neely | Wellness And Physical Education Teacher | - |
| 2017 | Katherine G Elmer-Dewitt | External Initiatives Manager | - |
| 2017 | Kendra Bostick | Bilingual School Social Worker | - |
| 2017 | Vanessa F Mizel | Wellness Instructor-Coordinator | - |
| 2016 | Rachael C B Blackburn | Language And Literacy Teacher | - |
| 2016 | Rebecca C Hendrickson | Consultant And Instructional Specialist- Mathematics | - |
| 2016 | Spencer Ryan Harstead | Nutrition And Menu Consultant | - |
| 2015 | Andrew Kudelka | Art Instructor | - |
| 2015 | Corenna M Roozeboom | School Garden Coordinator | - |
| 2015 | Laura Lambert | Special Education Teacher | - |
| 2014 | Claire M Roehri | Summer Program Intern | - |
| 2014 | Jenni Lynn Schneiderman | Expanded Learning And Community Engagement Coordinator | - |
| 2014 | Kyle B Fiorelli | Paraprofessional | - |
| 2014 | Timothy J Bernier | Middle School Teacher | - |
| 2013 | Alexa W Forman | Volunteer | - |
| 2013 | Jessica Forman | Academy For Global Citizenship- 1st Grade Teacher | - |
| 2012 | EFRAIN CUEVAS | Executive Chef | - |
| 2012 | Lesley Jackson | Art And Sustainability Intern | - |
| 2011 | Brittany Morgan | Program Development And Community Engagement Metcalf Fellow | - |
| 2011 | Peter Christian Vitale | Director Of Real Estate And Partnerships | - |
| 2011 | Robert A Irmiger | Development Intern | - |
| 2011 | Timothy J Magner | Board Member | - |
| 2010 | Nicole Delsasso | Sustainability Associate | - |
| 2010 | Tiffany Lynn Cade | Intern | - |
| - | Amanda Hanley | Director | - |
| - | Anne Gillespie | Principal | - |
| - | Ben Kovler | Director | - |
| - | Ilan Shalit | Director | - |
| - | Jessica Sicsu | Director | - |
| - | John Nix | Secretary/Chairman | - |
| - | Mert Iseri | Vice Chairman | - |
| - | Rishi Shah | Director | - |
| - | Sarah Elizabeth | Executive Director | - |
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