Peggy Baxter, Chief of Staff at Youth Job Center Inc | youthjobcenter.org
Peggy Baxter, Chief of Staff at Youth Job Center Inc | youthjobcenter.org
The listed appropriations included grants of $250,000 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 1983 by Ann Jennett, Youth Job Centers Inc. states that its mission is: “Youth Job Center envisions a future where all young people have the support they need to build meaningful careers and fulfill their potential—and for the last four decades, we have worked to make that vision a reality.”
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 $2,637,950 in total revenue. Of that, $1,282,420 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 48.6% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $2,525,000 in contributions overall. It also reported $7,365 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $1,235,440 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Youth Job Centers Inc. had $1,155,580 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $1,232,800, indicating a 6.7% 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.
Youth Job Centers Inc. 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 | $500,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Alysa Dawn Parks | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Amy J Katzoff | Member |
| 2024-2024 | David G Davis | Member |
| 2024-2024 | David B Spitulnik | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Douglas A Oettinger | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Ericka Wrencher | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Hereford Johnson | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Howard G Ellman | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Jessica E Ticus | Member |
| 2024-2024 | John Patrick Kennedy | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jose Leon | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Kendra Lee Morrill | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Louis English | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Lucretzia M Jamison | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Mary S Dolan | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Ralph M Segall | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Rosalinda Silva | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Scott E Hurwitz | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sergio Hernandez Jr | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Steve Shimkus | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Steve Strang | Director Of Finance And Operations |
| 2024-2024 | Thomas Hazlett | Member |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Edward V Carroll | Manager Of Grants And Communications | - |
| 2024 | Linda Williams | Sca Program Coordinator | - |
| 2019 | Tana D Francellno | Career Partnership Manager | - |
| 2018 | Mary Alice Berg | Youth Career Advisor | - |
| 2017 | Brian A Daniels | Team Counselor | - |
| 2017 | Tom Zimmerman | Board Member, Executive Committee | - |
| 2016 | Brandi Elise Crawford | Retention Specialist | - |
| 2016 | Karen Tollenaar Demorest | Executive Director | - |
| 2016 | Precious Wright | Women Invested In Learning And Livelihoods Program Manager And Core Assistant Programs Manager | - |
| 2015 | Donisha Renee Moss | Career Pathways Program Lead And Career Advisor | - |
| 2015 | Morris G Brent | Manager Of Core, Training And Development | - |
| 2015 | Nichole P Morrison | Career Services Advisor | - |
| 2015 | Sonia Sood | Summer Tutor | - |
| 2014 | Alexis Victoria Chappel | Summer Tutor | - |
| 2014 | Kim Hoopingarner | Director Of Development | - |
| 2014 | Sacella M Smith | Executive Director | - |
| 2013 | Carlos Demetris Cannady Jr | Summer Jobs | - |
| 2013 | Kelly M Corcoran | Community Outreach And Social Media Coordinator | - |
| 2013 | Latesha A Rodgers | Career Advisor | - |
| 2012 | Petros Berhe | Teachers Aide | - |
| 2012 | Sandra H Farrow | Advisory Board | - |
| 2012 | Warren Cheng-Yi Wei | Core Employment Counselor | - |
| 2011 | Amanda Pink | Marketing And Communications Assistant | - |
| 2010 | Jeffrey Perl Coney | Chair - Board Development And Governance Committee | - |
| 2008 | Jennifer Kalas | Business Advisory Committee | - |
| 2007 | Cynthia Stewart | Volunteer Job Trainer | - |
| 2007 | Kendra Lee Morrill | Board Of Directors | - |
| 2006 | Tyree D Curry | Daycare Provider | - |
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