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The listed appropriations included two grants of $250,000, plus an additional grant of $24,124, 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 2008, Employee Connections, Inc. NFP states that its mission is: “To prepare low income and at risk individuals with opportunities to connect with compassionate employers.”
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 $1,474,490 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $525,827 in contributions overall. It also reported $525,827 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Employee Connections, Inc. NFP had $283,729 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $448,672, indicating a significant 58.1% 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.
Employee Connections, Inc. NFP 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 | $524,124 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Beauty R Kirk | Senior Case Manager Ged Instructo |
| 2024-2024 | Cassandra Ward | Senior Case Worker |
| 2024-2024 | Cynthia R Harris | President |
| 2024-2024 | Ellie J Coleman | Board Menber |
| 2024-2024 | Jazette Washington | Senior Case Manager |
| 2024-2024 | Lisa Meggs | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Lucille Coleman | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Mary Louise White | Boaard President |
| 2024-2024 | Mykenzie Moton | Office Assistant |
| 2024-2024 | Stacy Bullard | Board Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Stephanie Nance | Data Entry Speciallist |
| 2024-2024 | Stephen Mccykkey | Board Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Susan Wieseneck | Boardmember |
| 2024-2024 | Terry Ward | Director Of Training Technology |
| 2024-2024 | Theresa Barnes | Career Pathway Recruiter |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pamela Jones | Marketing Communication Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Richard Lopez | Temp Worker | - |
| 2016 | Jillian Jean Bishop | Human Resources Manager | - |
| 2013 | Jazmin Olivia Taylor | Student Worker | - |
| 2011 | Anthony C Gregg | Laborer | - |
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