David Motley, Board of Directors President at Heart of the City | heartofthecitysports.org
David Motley, Board of Directors President at Heart of the City | heartofthecitysports.org
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 2014, Heart of the City states that its mission is: “Heart of the City is committed to providing an accessible youth soccer program and access to high quality programs and experiences for our athletes.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Heart of the City 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 | Bruce Pnsaran | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Dan Coughlin | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | David W Motley | President |
| 2024-2024 | Esther Chagoya | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Gabriel Cruz | Director |
| 2024-2024 | J Sarowitz | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jesus Ruiz | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kimberly Krugman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lupe Rodriguez | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Maytee Diez | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Melville Nickerson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Peter Govorchin | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rebeca Torres | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rena Lee | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sarah Haag | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Scott Mclellan | Former Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Todd Johnson | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Karen Appleby | A Leader At Heart Of The City Church | - |
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