Muhamad Krad, Medical director at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care | lightways.org
Muhamad Krad, Medical director at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care | lightways.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 1982, Joliet Area Community Hospice states that its mission is: “We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care, and grief support for adults and children.”
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 $38,337,100 in total revenue. Of that, $177,750 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 0.5% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $1,999,010 in contributions overall. It also reported $5,893 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $1,685,580 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Joliet Area Community Hospice had $48,925,300 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $56,569,400, indicating a 15.6% 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.
Joliet Area Community Hospice 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 | Alyssa Knoderer | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Anne Van Oost | Chief Financial Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Bryan Niehaus | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Cynthia Brassea | Chief Operating Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Helen H Ross | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jane Wetterling Clifford | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jaya Varghese | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jd Wright | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Julie D Mulhollan | Senior Director Of Operations |
| 2024-2024 | Karen Isberg Sorbero | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Kristin B Mulvey | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Laureen M Mungovan | Registered Nurse |
| 2024-2024 | Leslie Rienzie | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Mark Griglione | Treasurer (Until April 2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Mark E Karner | Director (Until April 2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Mary K Sheehan | Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Mary Jaworski | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Maureen Gorszczyk | Nurse Practioner |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Mutterer | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Muhamad Krad | Medical Director |
| 2024-2024 | Nannette Alton | Immediate Past Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Nicole Hartley | Nurse Practioner |
| 2024-2024 | Paola Molina | Associate Medical Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rob Stanek | Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Thomas Dohm | Director (Until April 2023) |
| 2024-2024 | Warren C Dorris | Director |
| 2024-2024 | William C Benoit | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amy Tara Koch | Registered Nurse | - |
| 2024 | Angela M Gaydurgis | Registered Nurse Case Manager | - |
| 2024 | Anne M Van Oost | Chief Financial Officer | - |
| 2024 | Bonnie A Leto | Social Worker | - |
| 2024 | Brenda M Gillespie | Triage Registered Nurse | - |
| 2024 | Christine Miller | Admission Nurse | - |
| 2024 | DANA M ROCHE | Nurse Team Leader | - |
| 2024 | Deborah J Mitrakos | Hospice Social Worker | - |
| 2024 | Ian M Ogdon | It Technician | - |
| 2024 | James Mcguire | Chaplain At Joliet Area Community Hospice | - |
| 2024 | Jonathan Brandon-Ernest Guest | Accountant | - |
| 2024 | Kathleen Sue Cherven | Bereavement Counselor | - |
| 2024 | Kathleen Sue Cherven | Lcpc Bereavement Counselor | - |
| 2024 | Laureen M Crotteau | Events And Media Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Mary Beth Sheehan | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| 2024 | Michelle A Bell | Registered Nurse | - |
| 2024 | Nancy Marshall | Dietitian | - |
| 2024 | Patricia Chambers | Patient Accounts | - |
| 2024 | Patricia Emily Zimmerman | Executive Secretary | - |
| 2024 | Susan J Schnuckel | Registered Nurse | - |
| 2024 | Tracey J Haack | Finance Manager | - |
| 2019 | Julian Anthony Bond | Hospice Chaplain | - |
| 2018 | Don Thorsen | It Technician | - |
| 2018 | Nicole Reidy | Bereavement Counselor | - |
| 2017 | Colleen M Walsh | - | |
| 2017 | Laura Maria Stewart | Nurse Case Manager | - |
| 2017 | Tiffany M Kasper | Social Worker | - |
| 2015 | Patty Ann Harris | Massage Therapist | - |
| 2015 | Richard J Kasper | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| 2014 | Michelle Bell | Registered Nurse | - |
| 2014 | Sarah Anders Kensky Wright | Staff Accountant | - |
| 2012 | Alice P White | - | |
| 2012 | Gina Tapella | Medical Social Worker | - |
| 2011 | Mokiler Ann Johnson | Hospice Field Nurse | - |
| 2011 | Susan M Paul | - | |
| 2010 | Connie Marija Horne | Bereavement Counselor Intern | - |
| 2009 | Mel Lee | Hospice Field Nurse And Case Manager | - |
| 2009 | Sharon Broughham | - | |
| 2006 | Nicole Helene Velasquez | Msw Hospice Social Work Intern | - |
| 2003 | Marguerite E Kronberger | Chaplain | - |
| 1999 | Danielle N Shannon | Hospice Counselor | - |
| - | Carolyn Dystrup | Secretary | - |
| - | Donald L.Cordano Donald L.Cordano | President | - |
| - | George Rydman | Vice President | - |
| - | William P Aeschliman | Treasurer | - |
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