Laura Zumdahl, President/Ceo at New Moms Inc | Linkedin
Laura Zumdahl, President/Ceo at New Moms Inc | Linkedin
The listed appropriations included grants of $500,000 and $300,000 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 1983 by Ellen Kogstad, New Moms Inc. states that its mission is: “New Moms’ mission is to strengthen families by partnering with young moms as they progress towards housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being.”
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 $8,046,560 in total revenue. Of that, $3,342,810 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 41.5% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $6,854,560 in contributions overall. It also reported $21,468 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $3,211,090 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, New Moms Inc. had $21,134,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $21,687,800, indicating a 2.6% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to New Moms Inc. increased in the last year. The group received $3,096,930 in government grants in 2023, compared to $3,342,810 in 2024—an increase of 7.9% 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.
New Moms 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 | 2 | $800,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Angela Grover | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Christine M Donovan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Christopher S Brown | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Cody Mcsellers | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Dakisha Lewis | Director |
| 2024-2024 | David Rintz | Director |
| 2024-2024 | DEBRA J GILLESPIE | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth Melendez | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Gail Davis | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Gia Colunga | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jarell Lamont Lee | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jason Quiara | Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Jordann Zachary Nunn | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kelly M Tanaka | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kristen E Prinz | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Latoya Tatum Bynoe | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Laura Elizabeth Zumdahl | President/Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Lizveth L Mendez | Cfo |
| 2024-2024 | Lori Dimun | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Madra Guinn | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Melanie L Garrett | Cpo |
| 2024-2024 | Nancy Godinez Spencer | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Nicholas Brunick | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Pamela Bozeman | Coo |
| 2024-2024 | Pinky Raina | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Robert P Demeter | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Shannon Wasiolek | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Stephanie Kiesling | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Anissa T.J Collins | Customer Service Representative | - |
| 2024 | Anna Belcher | Stay At Home Mom | - |
| 2024 | Ashlee Taylor Krawczyk | Employer Engagement Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Cara L Welch-Rubin | Doula Iii | - |
| 2024 | Cheyenne Dakota Byrd | Mom | - |
| 2024 | Gina Nicole Alvarez | New Moms | - |
| 2024 | Katie Wise | Home Visiting Manager | - |
| 2024 | Keila D Mendoza | Executive Assistant | - |
| 2024 | Laura Elizabeth Zumdahl | President And Chief Executive Officer | - |
| 2024 | Lirik Dorvonne Jordan | Childcare Associate | - |
| 2024 | Mary B Wright | Case Manager | - |
| 2024 | Sarah-Jayne Ashenhurst | Social Enterprise Director | - |
| 2024 | Tyra Isis Beene | Production Associate | - |
| 2018 | Emily White Hodge | Director Of Operations At New Moms, Inc | - |
| 2018 | Mary Chamblee | Communications And Outreach Coordinator | - |
| 2018 | Rocio E Cardenas | Administrator And Work Development Intern | - |
| 2018 | Victor Onufrieff | Development Intern | - |
| 2017 | Anjylla Yvette Foster | Employer Engagement Specialist Iii | - |
| 2016 | Anna L Johnson | Workforce Development Intern | - |
| 2016 | Letitia D Sanders | Community Engagement And Outreach Intern | - |
| 2016 | Morgan Diamond | Learning And Development Training Lead | - |
| 2016 | Tiffany I Rowland | Parenteen Educator-Group Facilitator | - |
| 2015 | Annette L Young | Housing Program Supervsior | - |
| 2015 | Bevin Marie Mercer | Supportive Employment Coordinator | - |
| 2015 | Chantel Inez Johnson | Recruitment And Community Outreach Intern | - |
| 2015 | Keisha Kyrstle Etienne | Development Associate | - |
| 2014 | Ebony Smith | Front Desk Administrator Intern | - |
| 2014 | Jessica Lorraine Irvin | Supportive Employment Specialist Intern | - |
| 2014 | Natalie F C Durec | Social Work Intern | - |
| 2014 | Patrick J Mckee | Family Service Specialist | - |
| 2013 | Katlyn Sue Corrigan | Community Housing Program Intern | - |
| 2012 | Allison Jean Schrag | Student Social Worker | - |
| 2012 | Jennifer S Hedges | Supportive Employment Coordinator | - |
| 2012 | Mary P Griffith | Director Of Development | - |
| 2012 | Sharanda T Wilbon | Production Associate | - |
| 2012 | Virginia Davis | Residential Sepcialist | - |
| 2011 | Chendre Allante Brown | Case Manager Assistant | - |
| 2011 | Eugene R Olison | Lead Case Manager And Supervisor | - |
| 2011 | Jessica D Galligan | Job Developer | - |
| 2010 | Joseph Wright | Development Director | - |
| 2010 | Martavion J Terry | Intern | - |
| 2009 | Marie A Wright | Family Support Specialist | - |
| 2009 | Rodney Joseph Hall Jr | Employment Training Coordinator | - |
| 2009 | Valerie Olson | Businessdevelopment | - |
| 2008 | David Van Der Laan | Manager Of Volunteer Services | - |
| 2007 | Wanda Rodriguez | Program Administrative Assistant | - |
| 2006 | Jeanette Figueroa | Finance Specialist | - |
| 2002 | Keeya Tamika Thomas | Office Manager | - |
| 1998 | Mary White | Administrative Director | - |
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