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The listed appropriations included grants of $100,000 and $100,000 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 1981, Akarama Foundation Theta Omega Chapter states that its mission is: “To strengthen our local and global communities by providing resources and services to families in the areas of education, economic development, and health and wellness.”
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 $406,585 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $368,077 in contributions overall. It also reported $166,161 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Akarama Foundation Theta Omega Chapter had $1,428,610 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $1,422,410, indicating a 0.4% decline in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Akarama Foundation Theta Omega Chapter 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 | $200,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | AYANNA N HORN | Resource Development & Fun |
| 2024-2024 | Cheryl Marshall | Human Resources |
| 2024-2024 | Cynthia Davis Means | Marketing & Communications |
| 2024-2024 | Denise Gresham | Building And Property |
| 2024-2024 | Edward Howard | Enhance Our Environment |
| 2024-2024 | Elaine Smith | Corporate & Community Rela |
| 2024-2024 | Eulalie G West | Strengthen Our Sisterhood |
| 2024-2024 | Felicia Gray | President |
| 2024-2024 | Janet Cooper | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Keesha Alis Tyler | Assistant Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Kimberly I Egonmwan | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Melissa E Akinlawon | Strengthen Our Sisterhood |
| 2024-2024 | Michelle Paramore | Financial Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Myma Dill | Yli/Ascending Young Pearl |
| 2024-2024 | NICOLE L STEVENS | Corresponding Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Ouida Dyer Bradford | Scholarship |
| 2024-2024 | Rochelle Sims | Uplift Our Local Community |
| 2024-2024 | Tamiko Scott | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Tanya Woods | Advocate For Social Justic |
| 2024-2024 | Tiffany Hope | Grants |
| 2024-2024 | Tonya L Mattox | Empower Our Families |
| 2024-2024 | Valee L Salone | Parliamentarian |
| 2024-2024 | Vynessa Alexander | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Yolanda Bailey | Build Our Economic Wealth |
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