Christina Rice, Executive Director at Global Girls Inc. | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/
Christina Rice, Executive Director at Global Girls Inc. | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/
The listed appropriations included two grants of $100,000 and $50,000, plus an additional grant of $2, all 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 2000 by Marvinetta Woodley-Penn, Global Girls Inc. states that its mission is: “To promote the mental, physical, and emotional development of Black girls by engaging them in the performing arts and providing a platform for them to learn, develop agency in community, and use their voices to address issues impacting their generation.”
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 $292,306 in total revenue, entirely comprised of government grants from federal, state, or local sources.
At the beginning of 2024, Global Girls Inc. had $178,172 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $81,566, indicating a significant 54.2% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding remained fairly steady year-over-year, changing from $286,735 in 2023 to $292,306 in 2024 (a difference of 1.9%).
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Global Girls Inc. 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 | 3 | $150,002 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Christine J Rice | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Frederique B Desrosiers | Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Harold Mays | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Kayla Yvonne Hyatt | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Lafayette Ford | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Marcia Thomas | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Marvin George Penn | Vice Chair |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Michelle Fenner | - | |
| 2019 | Raigine S Robinson | Dance Instructor | - |
| 2017 | Ashton Alexjandra Skillon | Accounting Intern | - |
| 2011 | Tasha Nadine Rice | Facilitator | - |
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