Emilio L Carrasquillo, Board President at Peace And Education Coalition Of Back Of The Yards New City | LinkedIn
Emilio L Carrasquillo, Board President at Peace And Education Coalition Of Back Of The Yards New City | LinkedIn
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 1997 by Sandra Traback, Peace and Education Coalition of Back of the Yards - New City states that its mission is: “The Peace and Education Coalition (PEC) develops leaders and fosters neighborhood networks that promote education, strengthen families, and build peace through social justice.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Peace and Education Coalition of Back of the Yards - New City 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 | Anthony Driver | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Craig Chicago | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | David Kelly | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Emilio L Carrasquillo | Board President |
| 2024-2024 | Hugo A Ortiz | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | John Groene | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Michelle Lagroue Conradt | Consultant |
| - | Bruce L Wellems |
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