Kara Teeple, Chief Executive Officer at Lawrence Hall | Linkedin
Kara Teeple, Chief Executive Officer at Lawrence Hall | Linkedin
The listed appropriations included grants of $200,000 and $9,067 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 1865, Lawrence Hall states that its mission is: “Empowering those who have experienced trauma by providing healing, stability, and community connection.”
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 $26,778,000 in total revenue. Of that, $3,434,910 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 12.8% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $5,046,800 in contributions overall. It also reported $1,268,700 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Lawrence Hall had $42,425,400 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $46,064,700, indicating an 8.6% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Lawrence Hall increased in the last year. The group received $2,683,020 in government grants in 2023, compared to $3,434,910 in 2024—an increase of 28% 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.
Lawrence Hall 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 | 2 | $209,067 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Al R Chircop | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Andrew J Oleszczuk | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Daniel James Boszhardt | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | David C Merjan | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Dean D Jones | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Devan Hughes | Chief Financial Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Edwin C Lennox Iii | Trustee (Until 5/23) |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth J Wilbarger | Vp Of Human Resources (Until 12/22) |
| 2024-2024 | Glori Rosenson | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Gregory L Meadors | Vp Of Facilities And Info |
| 2024-2024 | Hon Marguerite Quinn | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Hon Paul Biebel | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | James A Ciarlette Ii | Vp |
| 2024-2024 | Jayne Coyne | Board Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Jeffrey E Singleton | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Jermaine T Harris | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Kara Teeple | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Listiner Martinez | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Mayer B Grashin | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Megan G Morrissey | Corporate Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Geoffrey Wechselberger | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Michael P Dentato | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | NICOLE A QUAISSER | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Nirav Shah | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Olalekan Escho | Youth Treatment Specialist |
| 2024-2024 | Rahul Kapoor | Trustee (Until 3/23) |
| 2024-2024 | Rebecca Nell Coke | Board Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Renee M Lehocky | Director Of Strategic Iniatives |
| 2024-2024 | Scott D Lee | Trustee (Until 6/23) |
| 2024-2024 | Sean Mcginnis | Chief Program Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Steve Melchiorre | Corporate Secretary (Until 12/22) |
| 2024-2024 | Sue Blomberg | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | The Northern Company | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Tom Stocks | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Vipin Bhatia | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | William Kritchevsky | Chief Financial Officer (Until 2/23) |
| 2024-2024 | William J Quinlan | President |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Antwan Canedy | Residential Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Carol Anne Jones | Vice President Of Foster Care Services | - |
| 2024 | Emily Carter | Therapist | - |
| 2024 | Everett Bates Iii | Residential Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Everett Bates Iii | It Support Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Glori Rosenson | President, Board Of Trustees | - |
| 2024 | Jasmine Jones | Residential Treatment Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Jerry L Callahan | Residential Counselor | - |
| 2024 | Jessica Steiner | Part Time Consultant | - |
| 2024 | Kara Teeple | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| 2024 | Lily D Hanscom | Lead Foster Care Therapist | - |
| 2024 | Marisol Mombela | Treatment Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Melissa Curtis | Director Of Performance And Quality Improvement | - |
| 2024 | Miranda Ware | Residential Treament Specialist | - |
| 2019 | Anastasia Barantchouk | Food Service Supervisor | - |
| 2019 | Ebony Davis | Interim Care Specialist I | - |
| 2018 | Earl C Aaron | Teacher Assistant | - |
| 2017 | Emily Claire Brennan | Clinical Intern | - |
| 2017 | Rita Y Moore | - | |
| 2017 | Romel Allends Altidor | Information Systems Support Specialist | - |
| 2016 | Olivia Falls Cheeks | - | |
| 2015 | Jessica Murphy | Serviceworks Curriculum Facilitator | - |
| 2015 | Julie A Youngquist | Executive Vice President | - |
| 2015 | Nicole Barnes | - | |
| 2014 | Carlos Rodriguez | President | - |
| 2014 | Vserolod Samovskiy | Residential Treatment Specialist | - |
| 2013 | Guy E Caprio | Therapist And Case Manager | - |
| 2012 | Jessica D Covelli | Child Welfare Specialist | - |
| 2012 | Jevita Renee Hamilton | Director Of Youth And Community Development | - |
| 2012 | Laura Melissa Beder | Foster Care Department Social Work Intern | - |
| 2011 | Laniece Leonard | Life Coach | - |
| 1992 | Aubrey Volious | - |
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