Verneda Bachus, Director at Human Resources Development Institute Inc | Linkedin
Verneda Bachus, Director at Human Resources Development Institute Inc | Linkedin
The listed appropriations included grants of $400,000 and $150,000 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 1974 by Dr. C. Vincent Bakeman and Doris M. Lomax, Human Resources Development Institute states that its mission is: “To improve community health by providing access to high-quality, whole person care.”
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 $19,433,300 in total revenue, including $19,254,900 in contributions—entirely from government grants across federal, state, or local sources—making up 99.1% of its revenue.
In terms of staffing, the organization spent $841,368 on salaries and reportable employee compensation in 2024, along with $21,133 in additional non-salary compensation such as retirement benefits, housing allowances, or travel stipends.
Combined, these totaled $862,501 in staff-related costs, which equates to 4.4% of total reported revenue.
At the beginning of 2024, Human Resources Development Institute had $15,537,900 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $12,583,700, indicating a 19% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Human Resources Development Institute declined in the last year, falling from $23,563,400 in 2023 to $19,254,900 in 2024—a decrease of 18.3% 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.
Human Resources Development Institute 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 | $550,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Benjamin Ghess | General Counsel |
| 2024-2024 | Deborah Ann Parnell | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Eugene Humphrey Iii | Chief Admin Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Joel Johnson | President & Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Latoya Dana Tanniehill | Clinical Supervisor |
| 2024-2024 | Renzy Richardson | Director, Budgets |
| 2024-2024 | Sabina M Moore | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | TAMMIE MORRIS | Dep Dir, Behv. Health |
| 2024-2024 | Tytanya P Johnson | Cst Supervisor |
| 2024-2024 | Venessann Mclendon | Nurse Practicioner |
| 2024-2024 | Verneda F Bachus | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | John K Overton | Qmhp | - |
| 2024 | Sabina M Moore | Treasurer | $227,089 |
| 2024 | Verneda F Bachus | Director | $614,279 |
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