Michael S. Baran, Chief Information Officer at Access Community Health Network | www.achn.net
Michael S. Baran, Chief Information Officer at Access Community Health Network | www.achn.net
The listed appropriations included grants of $187,500 and $60,000, along with three additional grants totaling $170,000, all 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 1991 by Tariq Butt MD, Access Community Health Network states that its mission is: “ACCESS partners with patients at all points of care, providing high quality, patient-centered health services accessible to all in their own 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 $186,330,000 in total revenue. Of that, $32,459,300 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 17.4% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $34,605,000 in contributions overall. It also reported $2,145,680 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Access Community Health Network had $103,211,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $101,241,000, indicating a 1.9% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Access Community Health Network declined in the last year, falling from $40,180,200 in 2023 to $32,459,300 in 2024—a decrease of 19.2% 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.
Access Community Health Network 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 | 5 | $417,500 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Aaima Sayed | Psychiatrist |
| 2024-2024 | Andres Mafla | Physician |
| 2024-2024 | Cristina Sotelino | Vp Of Communiations And Community Engagement |
| 2024-2024 | Cynthia Celeste Barginere | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Dakisha Tranee Mitchell | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | DAVID GERENA JR | Pediatrician |
| 2024-2024 | Denise K Kitchen | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Donna M Simmons | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Donna R. Thompson | Ceo (Through 6/30/23) |
| 2024-2024 | Eric Osorio | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jacob Mathew Meyer | Phys Ob Gyne |
| 2024-2024 | Jairo Mejia | Chief Medical Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Julio A Morejon | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Kim Lynn Ellen | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Kwang Jang | Physician |
| 2024-2024 | Liza I Perez | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Mahomed Ouedraogo | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Maria Zepeda | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Matthew William Baum Berkley | Vice Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Fitzgerald Jr | Interim Cfo |
| 2024-2024 | Michael S. Baran | Dir Technical Services And Information Security |
| 2024-2024 | Patti Bobb | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Paul Glavin | General Counsel |
| 2024-2024 | Perla Maria Guadalupe Herrera | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Pete Mcnerney | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Rosetta Henderson | Chief Compliance Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Ryan L Hart | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sharon Gibson | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Tariq H. Butt | Vp Of Health Affairs |
| 2024-2024 | Thomas W Fitzgibbon | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Virginia Ovideo | Board Member |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Donna Thompson | Ceo | - |
| 2016 | Yessica Govea | - | |
| 2013 | Manuel Perez | Manager, Pharmacy & Lab Services | - |
| - | Kathryn Schutt-Kinnear | Family Medicine | - |
| - | Laura Neilsen | Family Medicine | - |
| - | Maria Tuason | Family Medicine | - |
| - | Rafael A. Valadez | Social Worker | - |
| - | Sarah Dennison | Pediatrics | - |
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