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The listed appropriations included grants of $5,000,000 and $2,000,000 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 1995 by Daniel Burnham’s, Navy Pier states that its mission is: “Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.”
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 $66,858,100 in total revenue. Of that, $1,729,200 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 2.6% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $4,663,470 in contributions overall. It also reported $121,213 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $1,509,830 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Navy Pier had $198,752,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $187,291,000, indicating a 5.8% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Navy Pier declined in the last year, falling from $8,422,130 in 2023 to $1,729,200 in 2024—a decrease of 79.5% 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.
Navy Pier 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 | $7,000,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Aarti A Kotak | Director (As Of 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Amanda Willard | Vp Of Marketing & Communications |
| 2024-2024 | Arnaldo Rivera | Chief Admin. & Equity Off. |
| 2024-2024 | Brian Murphy | Chief Operating Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Bridget Reidy | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Chona M Maglaya | Vp And Asst Sec'y |
| 2024-2024 | Daniel David Mitchell | Vp Of Construction |
| 2024-2024 | Dean M Harrison | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Eileen P Chin | Director (As Of 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth Halajian | Interim Senior Vp Of Advancement |
| 2024-2024 | Emily Heisley Stoeckel | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Eric Smith | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Gery J Chico | Director |
| 2024-2024 | GISSELLE CASTILLO | Director (Thru 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | James J Blair | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jeffrey J Bethke | Ex-Officio |
| 2024-2024 | Jeffrey Brown | Cfo & Asst. Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Jennifer Wells Steans | Chair (As Of 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Jill Griebenow | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | John H Simpson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | John Louis Bucksbaum | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jorge Ramirez Jr | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kelly R Welsh | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Larita Clark | Ex-Officio |
| 2024-2024 | Laura Martin | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lisa Konik Aronin | Director (Thru 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Marilyn Gardner | President/Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Degnan | Svp Of Operations |
| 2024-2024 | Michael A Toolis | Director (Thru 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Michelle L Collins | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Phil Wilmington | Director (As Of 12/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Ricardo Estrada | Director (Thru 06/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Richard S Price | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Robin L Tebbe | Director (Thru 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Sandra P Guthman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sasha Gerritson | Director (As Of 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Scott Loren Goodman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Seth Kagy | General Manager |
| 2024-2024 | Smita Shah | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Steven Kenneth Koch | Vice Chair (As Of 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Suzet M Mckinney | Director (As Of 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Syreeta Harris Strickland | Director (As Of 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Terrance B Mcgann | Ex-Officio (As Of 02/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Torrence L Hinton | Director |
| 2024-2024 | TRAVIS CHARLES HUNTER JR | Director (As Of 12/2023) |
| 2024-2024 | William J Brodsky | Chair (Thru 02/2023) |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Andre Lavis Mcdonald | Entertainment Intern | - |
| 2024 | Anthony Loza | Busser | - |
| 2024 | Arianna Capri Williams | Attraction Attendant And Host | - |
| 2024 | Brenda L Jennings | Trainer | - |
| 2024 | Brian C Wilson-Holmes | Guest Service Representative | - |
| 2024 | Bridget Oconnell Koconis | Senior Property Manager | - |
| 2024 | Carmela Longo | Operating Engineer | - |
| 2024 | Cheryl Y Black | Sales Associate Cashier | - |
| 2024 | Cory Jobe | Vice President Of Marketing And Communications | - |
| 2024 | Darine Bailey | Attraction Attendant | - |
| 2024 | Elsi Vianey Flores | Guest Services Representative | - |
| 2024 | Jason A Schultz | Director Of Resource Development | - |
| 2024 | Jeff Brown | Chief Financial Officer | - |
| 2024 | Jennifer Smith | Ticket Sales | - |
| 2024 | John Lepkowski | Police Officer | - |
| 2024 | Joseph G Zyer | Resource Development Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Katherine A Elder | Attraction Attendant | - |
| 2024 | Kevin L Nash | Host | - |
| 2024 | Lewis Collens | Director | - |
| 2024 | Luis E Lorenzana Sr | Banquet Server | - |
| 2024 | Margaret Murray | Manager Administration And Board Relations | - |
| 2024 | Margaret Murray | - | |
| 2024 | Marilynn Gardner | President And Chief Executive Officer | - |
| 2024 | Mark J Sharba | Sales Manager | - |
| 2024 | Martha J Farrell | Director Of Finance | - |
| 2024 | Martha Padilla | Banquet Server | - |
| 2024 | Michael G Madden | Assistant Chief Engineer | - |
| 2024 | Nafeesa Simmons | Public Relations Intern | - |
| 2024 | Patricia A Wyatt | Group Sales Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Patricia A Gardner | Manager Of Marine Administration And Building Operations | - |
| 2024 | Patrick F Mahon | Engineer | - |
| 2024 | Peter M Eskra | System Technician | - |
| 2024 | Rebecca R Gomolka | Actress | - |
| 2024 | Rolly F Stevens | Security Supervisor | - |
| 2024 | Roselle Allen | Event Production Manager | - |
| 2024 | Seth Kagy | Vice President Sales And Guest Experience | - |
| 2024 | Sharon Edwards | Accounting Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Virginia M Doherty | Ticket Seller | - |
| 2024 | William T Ryan | Electrician At Navy Pier Inc | - |
| 2020 | Daniel M Crane | Program Manager | - |
| 2020 | Gregory Keith Porter | Manager, Guest Services - Photographer, Public Speaker And Vocalist At Experience Greg | - |
| 2020 | Marianne Coplan Schapiro | Communications Specialist | - |
| 2019 | Akenya D Williams | Guest Service Representative | - |
| 2019 | Dylan T Hartnett | Event Manager | - |
| 2019 | Nicholas S Joe | Actor | - |
| 2019 | Terri Connor Brankin | Vice President | - |
| 2018 | Alexander Eugene Kapordelis | Director Of Development | - |
| 2018 | Brianna Lorena Franco-Mata | Arts, Culture, And Events Intern | - |
| 2018 | Hanna Bansley | Ferris Wheel Ticket Seller | - |
| 2018 | Jason Robert Gearhart | Senior Human Resources Generalist | - |
| 2018 | Lyndsey Erin Van Wyk | Production Manager | - |
| 2018 | Morgan Murphy | Ticket Seller | - |
| 2018 | Patrick Sheahan | Chief External Affairs And Strategy Officer | - |
| 2018 | Taylor Lauren Murphy | Actor | - |
| 2018 | Timothy R Liston | Director Of Development | - |
| 2017 | Andrea Taylor | Event Manager | - |
| 2017 | David W Wagner | Volunteer For Tall Ships Festival | - |
| 2017 | Ina Dolinta | Human Resources Intern | - |
| 2017 | Ishita Walia | Public Relations Intern | - |
| 2017 | Jennifer A Kramer | Director Of Special Events | - |
| 2017 | John E Roberts | - | |
| 2017 | Naomi Mark | Entertainment And Special Events | - |
| 2017 | Phillip A Alpern | Guest Services Representative | - |
| 2017 | William Jenkins | Stationary Engineer | - |
| 2016 | Arn Ahlstrom | Account Executive | - |
| 2016 | Gustavo Guzman | Director Of Banquets | - |
| 2016 | Jasmin K Ingram | Attraction Attendant | - |
| 2016 | Jessica L Gonzalez | Guest Services Coordinator | - |
| 2016 | Kaitlyn L Jasnica | Ticket Seller | - |
| 2016 | Lisa C Vitale | Sponsorship And Marketing Intern | - |
| 2016 | Milo G Fitzgerald | Sales Manager - Trade Shows, Conventions And Meetings | - |
| 2016 | Tamara D Chase | Director Of Communications And Public Relations | - |
| 2015 | Amy L Ege | Director Of Development, Capital Campaigns | - |
| 2015 | Anthony Charles Camarillo | Director Of Sales And Services | - |
| 2015 | Brianna Samantha Echevarria | Host And Attraction Operator | - |
| 2015 | Carlos Gonzalez | Project Manager | - |
| 2015 | Dejovan A Eubanks | Food Service Worker | - |
| 2015 | Keith Davis | Host | - |
| 2015 | Kennia Garcia | Host | - |
| 2015 | Leonard H Watson | Host | - |
| 2015 | Lerone Jerome Branch | Administrative Internship | - |
| 2015 | Nathaniel Matthews | Ride Operator | - |
| 2015 | Pearl Denise Seymour | Floor Host | - |
| 2015 | Rachel Lauren Livingston | Actor | - |
| 2015 | Shamontelle A Lewis | Guest Service Representative | - |
| 2015 | Tarina Latrice Hargrays | Attraction Hostess | - |
| 2015 | Veronica Navarro | Sales And Services-Event Manager | - |
| 2015 | Veronica Magdalene Mellado | Sales And Services-Event Manager | - |
| 2014 | Anisha Kathryn Allen | Host | - |
| 2014 | Antonia Carmichael | Host | - |
| 2014 | Armahad Martice Williams | Pier Park Host | - |
| 2014 | Brandon Davenport | Seasonal Host | - |
| 2014 | Johnny Nguyen | Pier Park Host | - |
| 2014 | Kelsey Gail Kiwaiko | Marketing Intern | - |
| 2014 | Kevin J Mahoney | - | |
| 2014 | May Poon | Attractions Attendant | - |
| 2014 | Megan Mary Kerber | Host | - |
| 2014 | Michael P Malaychuk Jr | Finance And Development Department Intern | - |
| 2014 | Raven King | Pier Park Host | - |
| 2014 | Travis Harrison | Supervisor | - |
| 2014 | Yolanda Green | Director Of Finance | - |
| 2013 | Alexander Joseph Kelly | Host | - |
| 2013 | Alexander H Williams | Pier Park Host | - |
| 2013 | Alicia P Myles | - | |
| 2013 | Ariel Goodman | Performer | - |
| 2013 | Britney Paris Hines | Guest Service Representative | - |
| 2013 | Diamond M Harper | Host | - |
| 2013 | Emma Taylor Hayes | Marketing Intern | - |
| 2013 | Heidi Bush | Entertainment | - |
| 2013 | Jasmine D Puller | Guest Service Representative | - |
| 2013 | Jhevon Jamie Albritton | Host | - |
| 2013 | Kara L Severson | Talent | - |
| 2013 | Kenneth L Skwarski | - | |
| 2013 | Kristian D Harris | Host | - |
| 2013 | Latavia Shanice Bell | Winter Wonder Fest Host | - |
| 2013 | Marbella E Espadas | Sales Associate | - |
| 2013 | Moira O'Connor | Special Events Coordinator | - |
| 2012 | Akara M Kitt | Pier Host | - |
| 2012 | Caitlin P Witry | Information Desk Clerk | - |
| 2012 | Cara L Hall | Ms Tennenbaum In 'Winter Wonderfest' | - |
| 2012 | Charles Joseph Garcia | - | |
| 2012 | Charles G Yorke Jr | Pier Park Host | - |
| 2012 | Cheia A Myers | Pier Park Host | - |
| 2012 | Christine N Greggs | Pier Park Host | - |
| 2012 | Daniel J Dubois | Security Officer | - |
| 2012 | Danielle T Athans | Event Manager | - |
| 2012 | Daryl Henderson | - | |
| 2012 | Helen Jean Harm | Marketing Intern | - |
| 2012 | Laura Rodriguez | Contracts And Scheduling Manager | - |
| 2012 | Matthew J Engle | Seasonal Cast At Navy Pier | - |
| 2012 | Michael W Stec | - | |
| 2012 | Muyinat Opeyemi Taiwo | Marketing Intern | - |
| 2012 | Patrick David Zielinski | Creative Coordinator | - |
| 2012 | Porcha S Murphy | Host | - |
| 2012 | Rashaunah A Williams | Temporary Production Assistant | - |
| 2012 | Viola Kelly | Host | - |
| 2011 | Alex Sanchez | Entertainment Production Intern | - |
| 2011 | David R Campbell Jr | Electrical Foreman And Rigger Arena | - |
| 2011 | Jessica Park | Guest Services | - |
| 2011 | Jessica A Merritt | Park Hostess | - |
| 2011 | Jovanta T Worthy | Machine Operator And Host | - |
| 2011 | Kaitlyn Kennedy | Entertainment Intern | - |
| 2011 | Larissa Rachelle Seats | Pier Host | - |
| 2011 | Lashundra Rachenette Burton | Host | - |
| 2011 | Madison N Totten | Public Relations Intern | - |
| 2011 | Marilynn K Gardner | President & Ceo | - |
| 2011 | Shaypere Shovon Williams | Pier Host | - |
| 2011 | Susan Mary Murphy | Administrative Coordinator | - |
| 2010 | Amanda Noelle Mcfadden | Public Relations Intern | - |
| 2010 | Diego Gonzalez | Pier Park Host | - |
| 2010 | Emmetta L Wilder | Peer Host | - |
| 2010 | Michael L Kinder | Stagehand And Foh Audio Engineer And Monitor Engineer | - |
| 2010 | Robin L Hardrick | Property Management Specialist | - |
| 2009 | Aditi Srinivasan | Entertainment Assistant And Stage Manager | - |
| 2009 | Andrew John Martin | Performer | - |
| 2009 | Diana Maes | Marketing Associate | - |
| 2009 | Jessica Liu | Intern | - |
| 2009 | Jessica Nelson | Cashier | - |
| 2009 | Rachel Louise Cerrone | Entertainment Administration Intern | - |
| 2008 | Dominick J Gironda | Opeartions Manager | - |
| 2008 | Emily Katherine Casey | Actor And Entertainer | - |
| 2007 | Amy Elise Gorelow | Face-Painter | - |
| 2007 | Kortney L Jordan | Operations Supervisor | - |
| 2007 | Sarah L Benson | Marketing Intern | - |
| 2006 | Crystal Cook | Cast Member | - |
| 2006 | Dan Murphy | Marketing Intern | - |
| 2006 | Linda Elisabeth Felter | Production Assistant | - |
| 2006 | Shawn R Galligan | Entertainer | - |
| 2005 | Alex Maldonado | Assistant Director Of Marketing | - |
| 2005 | Eileen M Hurley | Director Of Sponsorship And Event Marketing | - |
| 2005 | Justine M Bondurant | Production Coordinator | - |
| 2004 | Andrew Vincent Scott | Sales And Marketing Manager | - |
| 2004 | Jodi L Whitlock | Entertainment Talent Manager | - |
| 2004 | Michael Rackov | Production Manager | - |
| 2004 | Nicholas Madia | Pier Host | - |
| 2002 | Lauren L Jones | Cashier, Hiring Manager, Security, Customer Service | - |
| 2002 | Phyllis Shannon | Administrative Assistant To General Mananger And Supervisor | - |
| 2000 | Kevin Earl Neustadter Jr | Hot Dog Server | - |
| 1997 | Katherine Anne Mcgregor | Sales Manager | - |
| 1996 | Paul F Pendola | Director Of Catering | - |
| 1996 | Timothy Turner | Project Manager, Producer | - |
| 1995 | Kevin L Vauters | - | |
| 1989 | Michael J Kenny | Senior Director Of Facility Services | - |
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