Edward G. Irvin Foundation Building | Facebook
Edward G. Irvin Foundation Building | Facebook
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 2001, Edward G Irvin Foundation states that its mission is: “To serve as a major transformative force in enabling the success of minority male youth and economically disadvantaged persons in the Chicago metropolitan area.”
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 $162,447 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $159,199 in contributions overall. It also reported $159,199 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Edward G Irvin Foundation had $1,268,520 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $1,248,080, indicating a 1.6% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Edward G Irvin Foundation declined in the last year, falling from $12,000 in 2023 to $0 in 2024—a decrease of 100% 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.
Edward G Irvin Foundation 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 | Adam Guichard | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Alvin Paul | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Byron Thornton | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Deborah Killingsworth Boynes | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Garvester Kelley Jr | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Glen Brooks Jr | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | James Alexander | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Melvin Flowers | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Hughes | President |
| 2024-2024 | Rufus Williams | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tavius Jackson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Timothy Thomas | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Walter Miller | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Waymon Anderson | Secretary |
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