Thane Dykstra, Ph.D. President and CEO at Trinity Services, Inc. | https://www.trinityservices.org/
Thane Dykstra, Ph.D. President and CEO at Trinity Services, Inc. | https://www.trinityservices.org/
The listed appropriations included grants of $250,000 and $200,000, along with eight additional grants totaling $488,700, all 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 1950 by A dedicated group of parents, Trinity Services, Inc. states that its mission is: “Provides the highest quality person-directed services and supports to people with developmental disabilities and mental illness so that they may flourish and live full and abundant 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 $81,093,800 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $5,439,440 in contributions overall. It also reported $5,439,440 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Trinity Services, Inc. had $63,555,200 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $78,773,400, indicating a 23.9% 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.
Trinity Services, 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 | 10 | $938,700 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Barbara Hall | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Barbara Mcgoldrick | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Christine Falvey | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Ericka Ferguson | Program Director |
| 2024-2024 | Gregory Geuther | Vice Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Hamed Lawal | Program Director |
| 2024-2024 | Janice Agazzi | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jennifer Hodges | Director Netwk Iii |
| 2024-2024 | Kimberly Dykstra | Program Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kimberly Strickland | Driver |
| 2024-2024 | Raymond Mcshane | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Robert Taylor | Cfo |
| 2024-2024 | Robert Libman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Ron Stricklin | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Stephanie Behlke Leigh | Director Netwrk Vi |
| 2024-2024 | Thane Dykstra | President & Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Tina Fogarty | Coo |
| 2024-2024 | Uzoma Emeakoroha | Direct Supp Prof |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Kayla M Creed | - | |
| 2015 | Michelle Mitchell-Franklin | - | |
| 2000 | Deloris A Jackson | - | |
| 1999 | Janet M Farkas | - | |
| 1999 | Larry Cool | - | |
| 1996 | Jennifer A Mcgreal | - |
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