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Friday, September 12, 2025

Inside Northbrook Sports Club—an Illinois DOGE Profile

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John Spidalette, President of the Board at Northbrook Sports Club Inc | northbrooksportsclub.org

John Spidalette, President of the Board at Northbrook Sports Club Inc | northbrooksportsclub.org

Northbrook Sports Club, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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 1947, Northbrook Sports Club states that its mission is: “Our club is dedicated to providing an exceptional shooting experience for all members.”

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 $4,194,770 in total revenue.

At the beginning of 2024, Northbrook Sports Club had $7,730,930 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $8,796,100, indicating a 13.8% 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.

Northbrook Sports Club 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.

Northbrook Sports Club 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Anthony KenevenDirector
2024-2024Brett P SeibertGeneral Manager
2024-2024Brian KaplanDirector
2024-2024Daniel P GrebelTreasurer
2024-2024Garry MonkmanDirector
2024-2024Jason CranmerVice President
2024-2024John ButlerDirector
2024-2024John SpidalettePresident
2024-2024Michael DanilovichDirector
2024-2024Mike GlasbyDirector
2024-2024Phil PuckoriusSecretary
2024-2024Robert ThickensDirector
2024-2024Ron LambDirector
2024-2024Steve PatkeDirector
2024-2024Steve DavisDirector
2024-2024Tom SweeneyDirector
Northbrook Sports Club Employee Roster (Most Recent Year Available)
YearNameTitleCompensation
2016Antoinette Irena JakaitisHospitality Coordinator-
2016Michael MarascoTrapper-
2015Jason T CranmerOfficer-
2015Patrick M WaldF.I.T.A.S.C Referee-
2013Daniel J BedoreTrapper-
2011Brian C ChwaszczewskiMaintenance-
2002Chasen Dellacecca-
1999Kevin Joseph Lotz-
1999Melissa Sue MillerReferee-
1997Orville L Belcher-
1992Judith K Zehrung-
1980Gregg A Germanos-

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