Sr. Mary Lea Schneider OSF Voting Board Member | St. Coletta's of Illinois
Sr. Mary Lea Schneider OSF Voting Board Member | St. Coletta's of Illinois
The listed appropriations included grants of $150,000 and $34,095 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 1985, St. Coletta's of Illinois states that its mission is: “To provide support and funding for all children and adults with developmental disabilities through job training, residential and educational programs designed to enhance their overall well-being, without regard to race religion or economic background.”
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 $13,562,000 in total revenue. Of that, $2,492,540 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 18.4% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $2,741,840 in contributions overall. It also reported $107,142 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, St. Coletta's of Illinois had $3,321,730 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $3,703,080, indicating an 11.5% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to St. Coletta's of Illinois surged in the last year. The group received $376,340 in government grants in 2023, compared to $2,492,540 in 2024—an increase of 562.3% 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.
St. Coletta's of Illinois 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 | $184,095 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Andrea Ramirez | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Annette Skafgaard | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Annette Skafgaard | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Cassandra J Matz | Voting Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Dan Michalak | Voting Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | David G Seaman | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Elaine M Kindt | Secretary/Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Geraldine Fernando | Chief Financial Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Geraldine V Amargo Fernando | Chief Financial Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Heather Linehan | Voting Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Heather Benedick | Corporate President |
| 2024-2024 | Heather Benedick | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jeffrey Kowalis | Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Patricia Mccraven | Voting Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Randle Carter | Voting Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sr Sylvia Sheldon | Voting Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sr Joanne Schatzlein | Voting Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sr Mary Schneider | Voting Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sr Joanne Osf | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sr Maryann Dosen | Voting Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Susan Poole | Treasurer/Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Susan Linn | Voting Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | William Andrew Brennan | Vice Chair |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arthur K Lane | Worker | - |
| 2024 | Barbara A Siwinski | Director Of Development | - |
| 2024 | Barbara A Pasquinelli | Volunteer | - |
| 2024 | Carrie Seida | Director Of Development | - |
| 2024 | Ciara J Taylor | Paraprofessional | - |
| 2024 | Isaiah S Ricks | Direct Support Professional | - |
| 2024 | Jonathan E L Brooks | Paraprofessional | - |
| 2024 | Karynthia T Little | Residential Aide | - |
| 2024 | Latoya Roxanne Cunningham | Special Education Substitute Teacher | - |
| 2024 | Marcella Aceves | Training Specialist | - |
| 2024 | Mary L Lloyd | Money Manager | - |
| 2024 | Rachel S Holland | Dsp And Residential Aide | - |
| 2024 | Sheri A Brown | Cna | - |
| 2024 | Tammy J Noonan | Registered Nurse Nurse Trainer | - |
| 2024 | Tony L Brooks | Training Specialist And Residential Aide | - |
| 2024 | Tracy Williams | Dsp | - |
| 2024 | Xandria Z Vinson | Over Night Care Giver | - |
| 2019 | Pamela Ann Cairo | Payroll Clerk | - |
| 2017 | Jamese Dacia Sims | Human Resources Administrative Assistant | - |
| 2016 | Amanda Y Garcia | Public Relations And Event Planning Assistant | - |
| 2016 | Christin E Mcdonough | Intern | - |
| 2016 | Phillip Vargas | Teacher Aide | - |
| 2015 | Debra Buscemi | - | |
| 2015 | Eric Jackson | Direct Support Professional | - |
| 2015 | Latoya Cunningham | - | |
| 2015 | Michelle M Stevenson | Direct Support Professional | - |
| 2015 | Susan C Noonan | Program Supervisor | - |
| 2014 | Anna M Baker | Human Resources Intern | - |
| 2014 | Demetria Coleman | Direct Support Provider | - |
| 2014 | Kelsey Carter | Dietetic Intern | - |
| 2014 | Lorelei A Kuhn | Recruiter And Business Supervisor | - |
| 2013 | Gina C Serio | Clinical Therapist | - |
| 2013 | Jacqueline Smith | Payroll Administrator | - |
| 2012 | Akila D Kidd | One On One Assistant | - |
| 2012 | Ashley E Redfield | Training Specialist | - |
| 2012 | Jeneen C Lewis | Instuctional Aide | - |
| 2012 | Monique Davis | Direct Service Personnel | - |
| 2011 | Canesha L Singleton | Dsp | - |
| 2011 | Nicole Campbell | Teacher And Aba Specialist | - |
| 2010 | Pamela E Harris | Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional | - |
| 2010 | Sandra A Vanoskey | Director Of Specialized Residential Services | - |
| 2009 | Edmond W Lau | Special Education Assistant | - |
| 2008 | Henrietta Roberts | - | |
| 2007 | Sara Ann Mikrut | Therapist | - |
| 2006 | Kimberly V Banks | Direct Support Professional | - |
| 2004 | Kevin J Morrissey | Director Of Finance | - |
| 2002 | Christen Pudlewski Embry | Special Events | - |
| 2002 | Monica Rene Grabiec | Public Relations And Event Coordinator | - |
| 2000 | Jeffery Picket | - | |
| 2000 | Nakia M. Moore | - | |
| 2000 | Tyrell Moore | - | |
| 1999 | Cheryl D Lawrence | Group Home Manager | - |
| 1998 | Martha L Marshall | - | |
| 1998 | Olga Dotson | - | |
| 1997 | Redonia Hill | - | |
| 1997 | Velda Owens | - | |
| 1996 | Mallory I Dodds | Caritas Committee Member | - |
| 1995 | Valerie Pang-Wolinsky | Direction Of Recreation | - |
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