Christin M. Kruse, chief development and marketing officer at Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Linkedin
Christin M. Kruse, chief development and marketing officer at Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Linkedin
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 2001 by Richard M. Daley, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center states that its mission is: “Uniting public, private and community partners to ensure the safety, health and well-being of abused children and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.”
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 $8,072,090 in total revenue. Of that, $5,690,040 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 70.5% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $8,182,490 in contributions overall. It also reported $121,938 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $1,701,900 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center had $5,384,720 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $4,697,560, indicating a 12.8% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding remained fairly steady year-over-year, changing from $5,496,420 in 2023 to $5,690,040 in 2024 (a difference of 3.5%).
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center 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.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Carolyn Suzanne Daley | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Char Rivette | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Christin M Kruse | Chief Development Officer(Thru 3/23) |
| 2024-2024 | Christopher W Kenney | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Erik Z Severinghaus | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Heather Giordano | Director - Part Year (Thru 6/20/23) |
| 2024-2024 | Irika Ashton Sargent | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jacob Marcos Peterson | Director - Part Year (Thru 6/20/23) |
| 2024-2024 | Janet Dougherty | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Janice R Waters | Chief Program Officer, Clinical Services |
| 2024-2024 | Janice Jackson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jason Joesph Wynkoop | Chief Program Officer, Advocacy & Investigations |
| 2024-2024 | Justin Michael Hoss | President |
| 2024-2024 | Kahlil A Hogan | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | LAUREN ELISE HAMLIN | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Mara Walsh | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Marlies Carruth | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Maximiliano Trotz | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Melissa Washington | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michelle Yocherer Swenson | Chief Finance & Operations Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Omar N Daghestani | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rukiya A Curvey-Johnson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Ryan Sullivan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sherrise Yvonne Trotz | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Stacy A Klein | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tara C Duke | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Virginia Seggerman | Director |
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