Rosie Drumgoole, Board Vice President at Deborah's Place | https://www.deborahsplace.org/
Rosie Drumgoole, Board Vice President at Deborah's Place | https://www.deborahsplace.org/
The listed appropriations included grants of $500,000 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 1985 by Group of women, Deborah's Place states that its mission is: “Deborah’s Place opens doors of opportunity for women who are homeless in Chicago. Supportive housing and services offer women their key to healing, achieving their goals and moving on from the experience of homelessness.”
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 $5,005,090 in total revenue. Of that, $2,744,900 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 54.8% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $5,010,640 in contributions overall. It also reported $2,221,080 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Deborah's Place had $8,473,390 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $8,857,160, indicating a 4.5% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Deborah's Place increased in the last year. The group received $2,514,730 in government grants in 2023, compared to $2,744,900 in 2024—an increase of 9.2% 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.
Deborah's Place 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 | $600,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Ashley Michelle Munson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Audrey Thomas | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Becka Ross | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Bruce Traan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jenna C Shepherd | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jeremy A Bressman | President |
| 2024-2024 | Katharine Booton | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Laura Lynne Etchen | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Mary A Mcfadden | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Maureen Mcgowan Milner | Chief Financial Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Michelle Cohen I | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Mj Zaring | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rosie Drumgoole | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Shanon D Shumpert | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Shelley L Fulla | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Zahra Khudeira | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jacqueline Caradine | - |
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