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Government-backed nonprofit Center On Halsted profiled

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Modesto Valle, CEO | Linkedin

Modesto Valle, CEO | Linkedin

Center On Halsted, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $250,001 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

The listed appropriations included grants of $250,000 and $1 if two, each 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, Center On Halsted states that its mission is: “Center on Halsted advances community and secures the health and well-being of the LGBTQ people of Chicagoland and throughout the Midwest.”

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 $7,795,470 in total revenue. Of that, $4,016,500 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 51.5% of total revenue.

The nonprofit listed $6,727,240 in contributions overall. It also reported $2,191,410 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.

At the beginning of 2024, Center On Halsted had $24,562,800 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $24,580,800, indicating a 0.1% growth in overall holdings.

According to its filing, public funding to Center On Halsted surged in the last year. The group received $2,559,620 in government grants in 2023, compared to $4,016,500 in 2024—an increase of 56.9% 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.

Center On Halsted 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.

State of Illinois Approved Grants to Center On Halsted
Fiscal YearTotal Grants/ContractsTotal Taxpayer $$
20242$250,001
Center On Halsted 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024JOLI ANGEL ROBINSONChief Executive Officer
Center On Halsted Employee Roster (Most Recent Year Available)
YearNameTitleCompensation
2024Andrew J FoxhovenData Specialist Manager-
2024Anthony TrupianoCyber Center Volunteer-
2024Ashley Jeanne MolinAssociate Director Of Behavioral Health-
2024Chris ConnollyFurthering The Vision And Mission Of The Center On Halsted-
2024Dalton C WilliamsReceptionist-
2024David L BieleDirector Of Youth Services-
2024Gayle ThompsonCommunity Technology Center Manager-
2024Javier ArellanoCdph Project Coordinator-
2024Jeffrey Glen StrozierDirector, Anti-Violence Project-
2024Jerry D RaabVolunteer-
2024John D NamieVolunteer-
2024Jorge GonzalezHealth Educator-
2024Joseph McdonaldManager Of Events And Volunteers-
2024Joseph AustinSenior Citizens-
2024June Myrtle LatrobeTrans Community Liaison-
2024Modesto ValleChief Executive Officer-
2024Nanica D BrownReceptionist-
2024Nicole Loretta PedersonDirector Of Culinary Arts-
2024Ricardo TorresManager, Volunteer And Legal Services-
2024Robbin S BurrExecutive Director And Chief Executive Officer-
2024Scott L FieroOperations Manager-
2024Stephen R HeintzBehavioral Health Intern-
2024Thomas McdonaldOperations Coordinator At Center On Halsted-
2024Tobias M CryerDishwasher-
2024Viviana P GonzalezArt Director-
2020Chance N RamirezTherapist-
2019Heaven Leigh PerryCommunity Engagement And Education Intern-
2019Jill BajorekPsychotherapist-
2019Kera Colleen EvansBehavioral Health Trainee-
2019Lewis A Warrick JrChief Financial Officer-
2019Matthew MurrayTherapy Practicum Student-
2018Erica Ann RickerYouth Health Promter-
2018James P McnameeTherapist-
2018JEN T WONGNursing Student-Community Health Clinical Rotation-
2018Kara Margaret RosserHealth Educator And Linkage To Care-
2018Khaila Janai SykesVolunteer-
2018Kurtis GubnitskySecurity Operations-
2018Mariah Jasmine EmersonManager Of External Affairs And Communication-
2018Peter JohnsonDevelopment Officer-
2018Quincy Dante RaggsHiv Prevention Health Educator-
2018RACHEL TILLMANPsychotherapist And Anti-Violence Client Advocate-
2018Rosemary E CanfieldSilver Fork-
2017Brandon L PattersonAmbassador - Coh Ambassador Committee-
2017Dina Marie AltieriDirector Of Culinary Arts-
2017Felicia HernandezCenter On Halsted, Illinois Department Of Public Health, Health Educator-
2017Gates CrislerCommunity Based Research Associate-
2017Grace VangelOperations Coordinator-
2017Hadeis Mohammad SafiHealth Educator And Linkage To Care-
2017Jim MurphyReceptionist-
2017John Genevieve GuilfoileClinical Social Work Intern-
2017Kellie Elizabeth SeccombeClinical Intern-
2017Lisa SimmonsReceptionist-
2017Matthew F LucasGrant Writer-
2017Michael NelsonVolunteer-
2017Norman Edwards IiiCreative Director- Syc Productions-
2017Raymont EchevarriaDirector Of Operations-
2016KIMBERLY JEAN VACHONYouth Clinician-
2016Nina Allison TerebessyYouth Program Manager-
2016Paris Simone HearonSenior Services Intern-
2016Pol SubanajouyVolunteer-
2015Amy Lauren FitzpatrickChef Apprentice-
2015Antonio T ElizondoOvah! Program Outreach Coordinator And Prevention Specialist-
2015Cynthia CrookCulinary Arts Program Manager-
2015Emily JacksonSenior Services Case Manager-
2015Francisco BenavidesHealth Educator-
2015Jane KimGed And Community And Culture Program Intern-
2015Jennifer LewisInternship-
2015Kari Michaela HarrisonBehavioral Health Intern-
2015Katherine Jean PodvinNon-Profit Management Intern-
2015Lynnea Marie KarlicDirector Of Community And Cultural Programs-
2015Michael Jacob ChikkoReceptionist-
2015NATHAN STEVENSExecutive Assistant And Board Liaison-
2015Richard F StonehamBoard Member-
2015Ryan T RollinsonBehavioral Health Intern-
2015Ryan D CoventryBehavioral Mental Health Intern-
2015Victoria CuellarHealth Educator-
2014Christi L ShawAdvanced Therapy Extern-
2014Christian CastroJsi Study Coordinator-
2014Eric William HerskowitzHealth Educator Clinician-
2014Jaclyn JonesVolunteer-
2014Kevin Allen NewhallSenior Services Intern-
2014Luke William RomesbergVolunteer-
2014Precious Brady-DavisYouth Outreach Coordinator-
2014Richard L LunkenheimerVolunteer At Cybercenter-
2014Sandra MukasaHealth Educator- Princeton Project 55 Fellow-
2014Scott WallerVolunteer-
2014Thomas Jerry Elliott JrDirector Of Public Relations-
2014Veronica Patricia LozanoBilingual Health Educator-
2013Alex Christopher LawsonYouth Advocacy Manager-
2013Andrea L AbderhaldenConsultant-
2013Craig Curtis MorrisAssoc Director Of Development-
2013Heidi L GibbonsVolunteer Receptionist-
2013John A Garver JrAnti-Violence Project Therapist-
2013Khristine Y ChapmanState Of Illinois' Hiv And Aids And Std Hotline Administrator-
2013Kimberly Kay FisherHealth Educator-
2013KYLE ALEXANDER HENNINGSKeep It Up! Project Coordinator-
2013Laura Marie DemerleSenior Center Volunteer-
2013Lisa ShermanVolunteer-
2013Mark PetroeljeHealth Educator Clinician-
2013Matthew VailMental Health Intern-
2013Patrick Mahan MaddiganYouth Center Volunteer-
2013Rayna Nicole MooreManager, Youth Programs-
2013Sean M BushCulinary Arts Training Coordinator And Chef Instructor-
2012Cynthia E ClarkAdministrative Intern-
2012David Joseph KleinDirector, Youth Leadership-
2012Hope A BarrettSenior Director Of Public Programs-
2012Jacob KosiorDirector Of Special Events And Volunteers-
2012Jimmy L HuffDirector Of Youth Empowerment-
2012Katherine A FunkArt Therapy Intern-
2012Kevin Dennell StrowderCommunity Organizer And Advocate And Health Educator-
2012Michael J WillDatabase Project Developer And Manager, Development Services And Operations-
2012Nicole Michelle LappinMental Health Intern-
2012Ronald Lee WittmanDirector Of Corporate Partnerships-
2012Willis A FrancisContractual Psychotherapist-
2011Alicia VegaYouth Program Director-
2011Benjamin Joseph GannonExecutive Assistant-
2011Betty AkinsInformation Referral Coordinator, Sage Special Project-
2011Crystal Dawn ComerOutpatient Psychotherapist-
2011Daniel John BanjavicAssociate Board Member-
2011Earl LeeCommunity Technology Center Volunteer-
2011Gilbert DiazHealth Educator-
2011Giorgio Alexander PenaCyber Center Attendant-
2011Joshua David VidrichVolunteer-
2011Katherine Marceil FunderburgCommunity And Cultural Programs Intern-
2011Kevin HarrisVolunteer-
2011Kevin BarrettPsychotherapy Intern-
2011Lauren Kelsey ChildersProgram Apprentice-
2011Lisa Ann PrzybyszVolunteer-
2011Ryan William ThomasMental Health Counselor Intern-
2010D'Angelo Dajuan HamptonTeam Member-
2010Davon Tt WoodardDirector, Corporate, Foundation And Government Relations-
2010Erik GlennState Of Illinois Hiv And Std Hotline Counselor-
2010Melissa Ann BaileyCrisis Worker-
2010Robert P BallantyneAdvanced Therapy Extern-
2010Sean Micheal MarquardtYouth Resource Counselor-
2010Valerie NewmanYouth Program Clinical Supervisor-
2010Wanda L MasseyIntern-
2009Brian C BrownDiagnostic Assessment And Psychotherapy Extern-
2009Erin Carley MidtlyngIntern-
2009Jeff W ZachariasMental Health Intern-
2009Lauren Marie NicholsMental Health Intern-
2009Thomas Michael BallentineDirector, Community And Cultural Programs-
2008David A RodemakerMental Health Intern-
2008Dongtrieu V NguyenVocational Intern-
2008Gary B ScanlonMental Health Intern-
2008Stephen Michael HeasleyDevelopment Consultant-
2007Rebekah Ann BirminghamDevelopment Assistant-
2007Robert SmithVolunteer-
2006Sally LindbergDoctoral Intern-
2005Kelly Ariane Cook-GinnSocial Worker (E S Seiu 1199nw Hmc Sw/Dietitian)-
2004Rickey Darnell SainDirector Of Organizational Development-

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