Colette Hands, Board Chair at YWCA Evanston North Shore | LinkedIn
Colette Hands, Board Chair at YWCA Evanston North Shore | 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 1931, YWCA Evanston/North Shore states that its mission is: “To eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Everything we do is based on the belief that all women have the right to be safe and choose the direction of their lives.”
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 $7,743,170 in total revenue. Of that, $2,483,500 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 32.1% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $5,379,230 in contributions overall. It also reported $118,756 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $2,722,180 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, YWCA Evanston/North Shore had $35,247,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $34,759,500, indicating a 1.4% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding remained fairly steady year-over-year, changing from $2,468,610 in 2023 to $2,483,500 in 2024 (a difference of 0.6%).
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
YWCA Evanston/North Shore 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 | Anna E Nichols | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Antoinette Block | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Brenda Asare | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Cherese R Ledet | President & Ceo Eff. 03/23 |
| 2024-2024 | Colette A Hands | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Cynthia A Wilson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Deborah L Singer | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Erin E Venable | Vp Of Marketing & Comm |
| 2024-2024 | Jessy Grossman Gelber | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Karen E Singer | President & Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Karl M Peters | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kathy Rubash | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kathy Hammonds | Vice President Of Development |
| 2024-2024 | Kelly Motlea Greening | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Keri Holleb Hotaling | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kristen L White | Chief Innovation Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Laura M Moorehead | Vp Of Finance And Operations |
| 2024-2024 | Lynette Murphy | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Penelope M Sachs | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Shabnum Sanghvi | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Timothy Mark Russell Jr | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Victoria A Dinges | Secretary |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alexandra Drygas Williams | Director Of Residential And Community Services | - |
| 2024 | Anna Lee Woods | Swim Instructor | - |
| 2024 | Fabiola Alfonso | Financial Coach | - |
| 2024 | Gale B Vineyard | Usa Swimming - Flying Fish | - |
| 2024 | Genriyeta Papirov | Operations Director | - |
| 2024 | Jamie B Kendrick | Administrative Associate | - |
| 2024 | Julia Mcbratney | Communications Director | - |
| 2024 | Karen A Singer | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| 2024 | Karen Schrage | Clinical Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Leann Jenkins | Equity Institute Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Rachel M Sax | Impact Measurement Manager | - |
| 2024 | Shannon Callahan | Women's Leadership And Economic Advancement Director | - |
| 2024 | Tiffany L Mcdowell | Director, Equity Institute | - |
| 2024 | Wendy G Dickson | Director Of Domestic Violence Training And Education | - |
| 2024 | Yula Esther Sung | Student Intern | - |
| 2019 | Hillary Beth Wolff | Policy And Advocacy Intern | - |
| 2018 | Christelle Ayola Fayemi | Project Evaluation Assistant | - |
| 2017 | Anna S Fiorentino | Aquatics And Recreation Administrator - Swim Coach Ii | - |
| 2017 | Patricia Casamayor | Front Desk Coordinator | - |
| 2017 | Prema Malhotra | Domestic Violence Crisis Line Worker | - |
| 2016 | Anna Nichols | Board Member | - |
| 2016 | Shannon Ruth Ingleby | Counseling Intern | - |
| 2015 | Claire Marie Plante | Swim Instructor And Coach | - |
| 2015 | Erin Lynne Hamilton | Violence Prevention Educator And Crisis Line Operator | - |
| 2015 | Patricia Hunter | Manager Economic Empowerment For Women | - |
| 2012 | Shannon Marie Scully | Court Advocate | - |
| 2009 | Francine M Kelley | Violence Prevention Advocate | - |
| 2009 | Patrick Kevin Dixon | Advocate Counselor | - |
| 2008 | Marietta T Bowman | Advocate Counselor | - |
| 2008 | Sendy Soto | Bilingual Court Advocate | - |
| 2007 | Julian J Terry | Instructor And Swim Coach | - |
| 1991 | Leslie Pesek Schaffer | Associate Executive Director And Director | - |
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