Grace Hong Duffin, Former Chief Executive Officer at Kenneth Young Center | www.kennethyoung.org
Grace Hong Duffin, Former Chief Executive Officer at Kenneth Young Center | www.kennethyoung.org
The listed appropriations included grants of $415,000 and $250,000 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 1970, Kenneth Young Center states that its mission is: “We partner with communities to support people of all ages to navigate life’s challenges through personalized prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery.”
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 $28,374,200 in total revenue. Of that, $5,066,520 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 17.9% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $5,650,180 in contributions overall. It also reported $583,653 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Kenneth Young Center had $13,633,100 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $13,545,900, indicating a 0.6% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Kenneth Young Center increased in the last year. The group received $4,752,800 in government grants in 2023, compared to $5,066,520 in 2024—an increase of 6.6% 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.
Kenneth Young 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.
| Fiscal Year | Total Grants/Contracts | Total Taxpayer $$ |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | $665,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Cathy-Ann Romero | Senior Director Of Talent |
| 2024-2024 | Courtney Mix | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Dominice Laporte Einig | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Eileen Gillespie | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Eliana Meijia | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth F Demaret | Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Grace Hong Duffin | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Jerry J Gibbons | Medical Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kyle Rettberg | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Linda Springer | Senior Clinical Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lorna Mallari | Child Psychiatrist |
| 2024-2024 | Rj Zielinski | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Vid Byanna | Board Member |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Holly M Lang | - | |
| 2008 | Tijen Christine Dyson | - |
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