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Illinois DOGE Profile: La Rabida Children Hospital

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Natasha Rajabali Bhayani, Pediatrician at La Rabida Children's Hospital | Linkedin

Natasha Rajabali Bhayani, Pediatrician at La Rabida Children's Hospital | Linkedin

La Rabida Children Hospital, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2,100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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 1896 by Spanish government, La Rabida Children Hospital states that its mission is: “We’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness.”

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 $96,562,300 in total revenue.

The nonprofit listed $4,278,130 in contributions overall. It also reported $143,561 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $3,466,120 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.

At the beginning of 2024, La Rabida Children Hospital had $239,935,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $262,812,000, indicating a 9.5% growth 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.

La Rabida Children Hospital 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.

La Rabida Children Hospital 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Adam FoxTrustee
2024-2024Allen KutchinsSecretary & Audit Committee Chair
2024-2024Allen KanterTrustee
2024-2024Andrea N AndersonTrustee
2024-2024Andrew Mark RoscoeTrustee
2024-2024Anthony McwhorterDirector Of Finance
2024-2024Anthony M McwhorterExecutive Director Of Finance
2024-2024Brenda J WolfPresident & Ceo
2024-2024Brian GaspardoTrustee
2024-2024Brian D FredericksCfo/Vp Of Admin/Treas (Until 5/23)
2024-2024Brian DarchTrustee
2024-2024Bruce MccraeTrustee
2024-2024Cedric ShawTrustee
2024-2024Daniel RealTrustee
2024-2024Eillen CollinsTrustee
2024-2024F Bruce CohenTrustee
2024-2024Fred BerglundChair
2024-2024Fred W WalzTrustee
2024-2024Gai TruongChief Pharmacy
2024-2024Grant L SandersTrustee
2024-2024Jennifer TavaresExec Dir Inpatient Ops (Until 11/22)
2024-2024Johara Fouad FarhadiehTrustee
2024-2024John FergusonTrustee
2024-2024John P HarneyTrustee
2024-2024Joshua Edward ChapmanTrustee
2024-2024Julie Vander WeeleTrustee
2024-2024Keir MitchellDirector Of Rehab And Development
2024-2024Keith WeissTrustee
2024-2024Kelly Elizabeth GuglielmiTrustee
2024-2024Kimberly ChmuraGeneral Counsel
2024-2024Kristin Lucille MillerTrustee
2024-2024Lucy I MayhughDirector Of Clinic Operations
2024-2024Maria GarciaDirector Human Resources
2024-2024Mark M HannaTrustee
2024-2024Mark D RenfreeCfo/Vp Of Admin/Treas (Until 12/22)
2024-2024Matthew Christopher PhippsTrustee
2024-2024Megan R RatiaTrustee
2024-2024Michele A WysogladVp Of Fund Development
2024-2024Michelle Marie ThetfordTrustee
2024-2024Natasha BhayaniPhysician
2024-2024Patricia DifiglioDirector Of Corporate Compliance
2024-2024Patricia HalperTrustee
2024-2024Randy MarkowitzTrustee
2024-2024RICHARD BARRY RODGERSTrustee
2024-2024Rodney MorrisDirector Support Services
2024-2024Sarah E HoehnChief Medical Officer
2024-2024Sheelah CabreraChief Information Officer/Asst Vp
2024-2024Terence DonnellyVice Chair
2024-2024Theresa MartinezVp Patient Care & Cno
2024-2024Valerie KingTrustee
2024-2024William H Cordes IiiTrustee
La Rabida Children Hospital Employee Roster (Most Recent Year Available)
YearNameTitleCompensation
2024Allison Lynn SquatritoSpeech Language Pathologist-
2024Amanda Marie ReedAdvanced Practice Nurse-
2024Amanda M PlacAdvanced Practice Nurse-
2024Anne WilsonIndividual Giving Officer-
2024Ashley M HullPatient Care Coordinator-
2024Ashley G BlackPediatric Nurse Practitioner And Clinical Practice Nurse Expert-
2024Betty J HudsonPediatric Chronic Disease, Clinical Practice Nurse Expert And Case Management-
2024Brenda L ColungaStudent Intern-
2024Brian Edward ReiherPurchasing Manager-
2024Camillia C StewardOutpatient Coder And Auditor-
2024Careda C MillerLead Phlebotomist-
2024Carol BurdaHuman Resources Specialist At La Rabida Children's Hospital-
2024Cathy JeterAdministrative Assistant To The Cno And Vice President For Patient Care-
2024Cathy D ColemanLaboratory Coordinator-
2024Chan Kai LindseyEnviromental Service-
2024Charles RobinsonPlant Operations Specialist-
2024Cheryl LucasFood Service Supervisor-
2024Christine BaskeRegistered Nurse-
2024Curtis Randall GreenWarehouse Coordinator-
2024Danine C WadeE V S-
2024David F SoglinChief Medical Officer-
2024Deonte Antwan WarrenPhlebotomist-
2024Emily Ellen ChittajalluManager , Outreach And Business Development-
2024Ericka ThomasChild Life Specialist-
2024Erika Joy MeierClinical Dietitian-
2024Erin Christine MillerStaff Nurse-
2024Eulalia Nunez-OrtizCare Manager-
2024Frances E LefkowDirector, Human Resources-
2024Frances E LefkowDirector-
2024Gary D ChurnovicHuman Resources Generalist-
2024Giovanni F VicenteNetwork Administration And Security Officer-
2024Hope V Coppage-TrotterApplication Analyst-
2024Jaelen Tayler HullClinical Dietitian-
2024Jerry W LaskyStaff Pharmacist-
2024Jillian E JohnIntegrated Assessment Clinical Screener-
2024Joyce Elaine WilliamsDirector Of Logistics-
2024Julie MartinRegistered Nurse-
2024Kirstin Ann ZaloumInfant Development Specialist-
2024Kristin S SchmidtOccupational Therapist-
2024Lisa P WeberOutreach And Community Relations-
2024Lori A LatimerAdministrative Nurse Coordinator-
2024Lydia Anne WongClinical Screener-
2024Lyia N CoatsCoordinator-
2024Madeleine Noel StollRegistered Nurse-
2024Mandella Asamoah MensahVolunteer-
2024Marilyn K MorganPhysical Therapist-
2024Marta BarnasRegistered Nurse-
2024Mary F MesserleAdmissions Coordinator-
2024Mary RiversAdministrative Nurse Coordinator-
2024Mary Ellen SwensonPhysical Therapist-
2024Meredith T AlbertPostdoctoral Fellow-
2024Michael J Gallery IiPharmacy Manager-
2024Molly Swenson MurgatroydPhysical Therapist-
2024Nakia Cheryse LindsayLa Rabida Childrens Hospital-
2024Nell B SandersPatient Accounts Representative And Cash Application Specialist-
2024Nicholas M SnowMedical Social Worker-
2024Nicole D JordanRegistered Nurse-
2024Olivia HayesRegistered Nurse-
2024Robin C WardPatient Access Specialist-
2024Rosa M PaezOffice Manager-
2024Rosalva TorresNurse Case Manager-
2024Sandra ContrerasDirector Revenue Cycle-
2024Shannon M WhittedLab Technician-
2024Sharee Shantae RobinsonRegistered Nurse-
2024Sonia D SpencerAdministrative Assistant-
2024Sonya L WrightPediatric Phamacist-
2024Susan M SchererConsultant-
2024Sylvia WilliamsDirector Of Education And Inpatient Nursing Service At La Rabida Children's Hospital-
2024Tara D YatesOccupational Therapist-
2024Thomas BrownQuality Data Analyst-
2024Tiwana G BrimAdministrative Assistant Planning-
2024Toby BaylessExecutive Director-
2024TRACEY COOPERSupervisor-Patient Care, Care Coordinating-
2024Traci Lashawn Green-HardinUnit Secretary-
2019Amanda M KlimowskiClinical Dietitian-
2019Beth LyeDonor Relations-
2019Emily Rose CohenLicensed Clinical Social Worker-
2019Erin MurphyChild Life Practicum Student-
2019Firas A NakshabandiChild And Adolescent Psychiatrist-
2019Jasmin Shenelle SearcyPediatric Health Psychologist-
2019Lourdes LopezFinance, Revenue Cycle Contracting And Credentialing Coordinator-
2019Miranda L HightGraduate Student Clinician-
2019Sharon Marie SelebVolunteer, Inpatient Services-
2018Amelia Rose VojtData Entry Assistant-
2018Daisy NavaDietetic Intern-
2018Dana Renae LohrIntegrated Assessment Clinical Screener-
2018Deborah E DeanAdministrative Assistant - Chicago Children's Diabetes Center-
2018Denise KimbroughRegistered Respiratory Therapist-
2018Diana Soto ISupervisor, Registered Nurse Care Coordination Services-
2018Durrell D SheppardTrauma Therapist-
2018Florencia R BrioniPediatric Dietitian-
2018Haleigh A NiermanLevel Ii Fieldwork Occupational Therapy Student-
2018Jennifer Nicole SimenauerQuality Improvement And Lead Chemistry Technologist-
2018Kayla Hope DillardChild Life Volunteer-
2018Lauren Marie ClennonCommunications Specialist-
2018Sharlene Adrienne MarzoStudent Nurse-
2017Alan L JacksonCare Coordinator-
2017Ashley Lk EspinozaPediatric Nurse-
2017Belinda JacksonAdministration Assistant-
2017Brandon Thurman GreeneAttending Physician, Section For Medically Complex Care-
2017Bridget T GambleCommunications Specialist At La Rabida Children's Hospital-
2017Cody V SchraftLicensed Clinical Psychologist-
2017Drilona IbraimiClinical Experience-
2017Hanna PepichVolunteer-
2017Kawanna M AndersonMedical Collection And Auditor-
2017Margaret M MarionIntegrated Assessment Clinical Screener-
2017Theresa L LamontPediatric Nutrition Intern-
2017Veronica Lynn BurnsChild Life Praticum Student-
2016Christine Ashley MartinInpatient Nurse-
2016Daniel David RogersNetwork Engineer-
2016Kasmer QuinnMedia Relations And Events Specialist-
2016Kimberly Y BrewerStrategy And Business Development Consultant-
2016Lucy Irene MayhughExecutive Director, Outpatient Clinic-
2016Melissa ClarkClinical Screener-
2016Myra Dorene WestCac Program Director-
2016Nicole Malley GoldwaterClinical Screener For The Integrated Assessment Program-
2016Sarah Kathleen BerlinInfant Development Specialist-
2016Tichina S HaywoodSummer Voluteer-
2016Victor SchwartzPediatric Clinical Dietetic Intern-
2015Amy R McarthurChild Life Volunteer-
2015Angeline GrovesTrauma Therapist-
2015Barbara Wai Bing LiLcsw-
2015Christine JamesDirector Of Public Relations-
2015David K WrightServer Administrator-
2015Hanna Julia FreemanClinical Pediatric Dietitian-
2015Jeanne A CarlsonRegistered Nurse-
2015Marty JohnsonClinical Screener, Integrated Assessment Program-
2015Meghan E GreeleyTrauma Therapist-
2015Michael Randolph HobaughChief Of Medical Staff And Chief Marketing Officer-
2015Nora P DowlingSocial Work Intern-
2015Ruby RoyAssistant Professor Pediatrics And Section Of Chronic Disease-
2015Stacey Anne ShawRegistered Nurse-
2014Angela S CasperClinical Screener On Dcfs Integrated Assessment Team-
2014Levincia S PorchLead Administrative Assistant-
2014Martine Armand SagunClinical Screener Ii-
2014Matthew James ReedClinical Screener, Integrated Assessment Lcsw-
2014Michael Leslie DonnellyVolunteer-
2014Paige Elizabeth PlatenikSpeech Language Pathology Graduate Clinician-
2014Sabra L Mickey-
2014Samantha LeeData Analysis Assistant-
2014Walid MaalouliChief Medical Officer-
2014Zion BanksMedia Specialist-
2013Angie Nadine WhitfieldBilingual Service Coordinator For The Early Intervention Program-
2013Derek LeeHospital Volunteer-
2013Dominique DanzyDietary Aide-
2013Dorian JonesNursing Assistant-
2013Elizabeth N RodriguezIntegrated Assessment Clinical Screener-
2013Marcene Ann DickesAssistant Vice President, Ambulatory Services-
2013Walita PondexterInformation Desk Receptionist-
2013Zachary Ryan TroutIntake Coordinator-
2012Allison Karen SundbergDevelopment Associate-
2012Ann W JacksonClinical Program Developer And Researcher-
2012Carol Christine AnthonyGovernment Relations And Public Policy Consultant-
2012COURTNEY WHITEFinancial Analyst-
2012Cynthia ChenPsychology Intern-
2012Daniel Alexis RomeroVolunteer-
2012Erin Pfautz LaneLicensed Clinical Social Worker-
2012June C ParksPsychologist-
2012Kevin Ferguson-
2012Kevin V RathAssociate Vice President Marketing And Business Development-
2012Lori FosterYouth Coordinator-
2012Martez Louis HolmesConsultant And Helpdesk-
2012Susan D OlsonDirector, Case Management-
2012Tameka N GriffinCertified Pharmacy Technician-
2011Alisha Z ClarkMedical Records Clerk-
2011Debra A Mccollough-
2011Lori Adu-
2011Maria B Taylor-
2011USME KHUSBUData Entry Assistant-
2011Vikki Lynn RompalaProgram Evaluator-
2010Alicia D HatchettCommunity Advocate - Community Asthma Program-
2010Arpeja N LoveRegistered Nurse-
2010Carlotta R TruittHealth Information Records And It Department Volunteer-
2010Deborah K Smith-
2010Erin M KuhClinical Inpatient-
2010Jeanna CookCase Manager-
2010Joby J MathewStudent-
2010Megan CarlsonTutoring Program Assistant-
2010Samantha L WeishanClinical Social Work Intern-
2010Vivian TaylorDevelopment Officer Foundations-
2009Carla McduffieAdmissions And Utilization Management Coordinator; Case Manager-
2009Colleen D PeytonPediatric Physical Therapist-
2009Dolphine ColemanNurse Practitioner And Casemanager-
2009Latonya Rochelle JenkinsLead Microbiologist- Medical Technologist-
2009Margaret MccannPediatric Occupational Therapist-
2009Megan Marie AronsonPediatric Registered Dietitian And Nutritionist-
2009Pooja KhungarTreatment Room Attending Physician-
2008Angel Irene RushTherapist-
2008Demetris D HoganNurse-
2008Diane Rainer-Gray-
2008Jose LopezClinic Manager, Illinois Dcfs Office Of Psychiatric Services-
2008Maryann KannappanIntegrated Assessment Screener-
2008Monica SmithLicense Night-Shift Respiratory Charge Therapist-
2008Pearl Montgomery-
2008Tanja G TrainorResearch Assistant, Behavioral Sciences-
2007Brittney S MclawhornAssistant Foodservice Manager-
2007Fred A SavianoDirector Of Finance-
2007Jennifer L ChandlerDirector Of Nursing Services-
2007Jerrilyn PearsonEducation Coordinator-
2007Lakisha Gladney-
2007Ryan SweeneyTutoring Program Assistant-
2007Silvana Casas-PerezClinical Screener- Integrated Assessment Program-
2006Paul Thomas DoranActing Financial Controller - Consultant With Jefferson Wells-
2005Christine Harper-
2004Romaine P Sadlowski-
2004Terry Lee StoffersonVice President, Administration-
2003Demetrice MartinNurse-
2003Jacqueline A SchulzNutrition Manager-
2002Deangela Wright-
2002Michelle A EpsteinStaff Psychologist-
2002Patricia HoyosClinical Psychology Intern-
2002Tamara Christine JacksonComputer Controller-
2001Elizabeth JacksonBedside Buddy And Tutor-
2001Larry Vincent Gardner-
2001Maureen Cosentina-
1999James B Williams-
1999Mary House-
1999Robert Roth-
1998Carolyn Burger-
1998Frieda T Golden-
1998Joyce A Umeki-
1998Marilyn Mcgee-
1998Vanita R Robinson-
1997Cathy PearlmanPediatric Occupational Therapist-
1997Robin L York-
1997Sadie Hopkins-
1996Beatrice Hines-
1996Davie HoweAssistant Vice President, Clinical Support Services-
1996Jacqueline Blanchard-
1996Sandra Lazarian-
1994Maribel Torres-
1993Brenda V Williams-
1993Lawannah J Trailor-
1993Parker-Arnett Joan L-
1990Joyce Borders-
1990Romaine Sadlowski-
1988Andre Dawson-
1988Izetta Middleton-
1988Norma A Fuller-
1987Jane E Carson-
1987Jean Mckenzie-
1986Mary A Novotny-
1984Dorothy J Telford-
1983Raymond Flores-
1982Inez Ramsey-
1980Odie Hoskins-
1979Barbara Johnson-Luvert-
-Brenda Wolf-
-Brenda Wolf-
-Gary Churnovic-

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