Sandy T. Williams CEO at Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | LinkedIn
Sandy T. Williams CEO at Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | LinkedIn
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 1984, Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center states that its mission is: “To mobilize the community toward ending systemic sexual violence while amplifying the voice of survivors through trauma informed care, advocacy, and prevention education.”
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 $1,860,120 in total revenue. Of that, $678,207 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 36.5% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $1,605,310 in contributions overall. It also reported $927,105 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center had $6,677,500 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $6,926,610, indicating a 3.7% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center increased in the last year. The group received $603,112 in government grants in 2023, compared to $678,207 in 2024—an increase of 12.5% 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.
Zacharias Sexual Abuse 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 | Amy L Bartusch | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Benn Greenspan | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Brad Jenks | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Connie J Lavin | Board Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Dane O Morgan | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth Lane | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | ERIC EPPERSON | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Erika Palmer | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jim Schlesinger | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jonathan C Laven | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Linsey N Cohen | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Lisha Woods | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Margaret Clauson | Board Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Farrell | Board President |
| 2024-2024 | Mike Coletta | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sandy T Williams | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Scott M Catlett | Board Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Tina Erickson | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Zrinka Allen | Board Member |
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