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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Allendale Association

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Connie Borucki, Chief Operating Officer at Allendale Association | Linkedin

Connie Borucki, Chief Operating Officer at Allendale Association | Linkedin

Allendale Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $225,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

The listed appropriations included grants of $200,000 and $25,000 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 1897 by Edward L. Bradley, Allendale Association states that its mission is: “Allendale is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to excellence and innovation in the care, treatment, education and advocacy for families, children and youth with serious emotional, mental and behavioral health challenges.”

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 $29,121,300 in total revenue.

The nonprofit listed $1,420,480 in contributions overall. It also reported $1,420,480 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.

At the beginning of 2024, Allendale Association had $23,456,400 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $21,658,200, indicating a 7.7% decline 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.

Allendale Association 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.

State of Illinois Approved Grants to Allendale Association
Fiscal YearTotal Grants/ContractsTotal Taxpayer $$
20242$225,000
Allendale Association 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Allison A BeineckeSecretary
2024-2024Bernard B RinellaTrustee
2024-2024Charles BankerTrustee
2024-2024Chris SchrantzChief Financial Officer
2024-2024Connie BoruckiChief Operating Officer
2024-2024Darion WhiteSpecial Education Teacher
2024-2024Denise CookUnit Coordinator
2024-2024Dennis MunkTrustee
2024-2024Floyd M YagerChairman
2024-2024Greg PipesUnit Coordinator
2024-2024Horace W JordanTrustee
2024-2024Jackson KemperTrustee
2024-2024Jason KeelerPresident & Ceo
2024-2024Jay D ProopsTrustee
2024-2024Jeffrey C YehleTrustee
2024-2024Karen AndersonTrustee
2024-2024Lygmy CelesteUnit Coordinator
2024-2024Mark W MadiganVice Chairman
2024-2024Mary-Audrey AtteberryTrustee
2024-2024Matthew B TritleyTrustee
2024-2024Peter A TraegerTrustee
2024-2024Robert E LeeTrustee
2024-2024Sharon KemperTrustee
2024-2024Terence K BrennanTreasurer
2024-2024Tina MaldonadoTrustee
2024-2024Torris ChildsMilieu Supervisor
Allendale Association Employee Roster (Most Recent Year Available)
YearNameTitleCompensation
2017Sadika M Kneeland-
2016Eric J Threatt-
2016Sherina Michelle Sisson-
2016Sherry L Tietjen-
2015Anne C Lenzy-
2015Eric J Threat-
2015Jean Laforest-
2015Stacy W Boye-
2013Michael J Cohen-
2012Rachel Leanne Pruess-
2011Lebron Massey-
2010Blayne C Prassel-
2010Nadia Patrice Foster-
2010Sylvia Maria Gudanowski-
2009Amy E Jones-
2009Elizabeth L Rutan-
2009Eugene Thomas-
2009Jessica L Kent-
2009Justin O'Neil-
2009Nicole Schneider-
2008Brandy L Beyer-
2008Dawn Roemer-
2008Jesse J Rohrbach-
2008Joel Branthaver-
2007Joshua A Neel-
2007Melvin W Harris-
2007Stephen R Salapi-
2005Ann M Baumann-
2005Daniel F Banks-
2005Misty Mahurin-
2005Ranan Chatterjea-
2005Shirley Carpenter-
2005Vicki F Leigh-
2004Faith M Johnson-
2004Nathaniel Z Paladin-
2003Jessey J Fettinger-
2003Thomas P Rohr-
2002Eddie Bell-
2002Judy Friedlund-
2002Nathaneil Z Palain-
2002Nicole Kasl-
2002William H Schirato-
2001Patricia J Mathis-
2000Lisa M Thomason-
2000Michael Dye-
2000Nicole Beck-
2000Ronald E Piotrowski-
2000Shawn Funk Milo-
2000Steve J Myzia-
2000Vaciliki E Dafnis-
1999Carol Vasey-
1999John M Zerba-
1998Arthur T Hradek-
1998Carrie E Wente-
1998Jill O Vaughn-
1997Elizabeth A Sutton-
1997Kara L Meese-
1996Patrice Hubbard-
1996William H Figeas-
1995Christina Sims-
1995Mark E Combs-
1995Mary L Maher-
1995Robert Borovka-
1994Lynn A Paisley-
1994Patricia Hubbard-
1994Sue Wolfe-
1993Joseph Priola-
1993Lise Fragola Straub-
1992Lloyd Stephens-
1992Michael Freiberg-
1991Jerry Kotrba-
1991Paul E Dye-
1990Carl R Bradford-
1990Jim D Appleman-
1990Kenneth Ketter-
1990Larisa Hutchins-
1990Paul Dye-
1990Ralph L Sims-
1990Ralph L Sims-
1990Rory Priede-
1988Chris Alan Beck-
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