Kate Walz, Executive Director at Uptown People's Law Center | https://www.uplcchicago.org/
Kate Walz, Executive Director at Uptown People's Law Center | https://www.uplcchicago.org/
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 1975, Uptown People's Law Center states that its mission is: “UPLC advocates for prisoners, tenants, and disabled people denied public benefits.”
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 $1,775,530 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $1,162,280 in contributions overall. It also reported $1,162,280 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Uptown People's Law Center had $1,301,260 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $1,779,030, indicating a significant 36.7% 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.
Uptown People's Law 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 | Alan Mills | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Arthur Lee Ellis | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Gregory Mcconnell | President |
| 2024-2024 | Herbert L Zarov | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kristine Argentine | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Leslie Kuhn | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Levi T Stahl | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Locke Bowman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Malorie Medellin | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Matthew Robert Dalsanto | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Ryan M Dunigan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sarah C Grady | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sean H Suber | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alan Mills | Executive Director | - |
| 2024 | Aubrey Ann Dvorak | Development And Communications Assistant | - |
| 2024 | Briana R Nelson | Prison Rightsdirector | - |
| 2024 | Elizabeth N Mazur | Attorney | - |
| 2024 | Gerald A Polanco | Staff Attorney And Mlpcoordinator | - |
| 2024 | Megan E Groves | Director Of Development And Communications | - |
| 2024 | Melissa Pena | Paralegal | - |
| 2024 | Musa Sabr Hex Bouderdaben | Paralegal | - |
| 2024 | Sarah Blair | Staff Attorney | - |
| 2014 | Nicole Young | Intern | - |
| 2012 | Ryann K Moran | Staff Attorney | - |
| 2011 | Jeffrey Douglas Koelemay | Intern | - |
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