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THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO FIGHT WASTE, CORRUPTION, AND INEFFICIENCY IN GOVERNMENT, IN ILLINOIS, BY USING INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM TECHNIQUES, LITIGATION, AND PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES TO EXPOSE PROBLEMS, INFORM CITIZENS ABOUT THE OPERATIONS OF THEIR GOVERNMENT AND LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR SUBSTANTIVE LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$4.5M
Program Spending
72%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$4.3M
Total Expenses
▼$4.7M
Total Assets
$5.4M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.7M
Net Assets
$3.7M
Officer Compensation
→$1.2M
Other Salaries
$1.9M
Investment Income
$355.6K
Fundraising
▼$14.8K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $4.5M | $4.3M | $4.7M | $5.4M | $3.7M |
| 2023 | $4.3M | $4.5M | $4.4M | $4M | $3.8M |
| 2022 | $4.2M | $4.2M | $4M | $3.9M | $3.5M |
| 2021 | $3M | $3.1M | $2.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| David Greising | President & CEO | 40 | $387.1K | $0 | $14.7K | $401.8K |
| Christopher Shoup | VP Of Operations | 40 | $222.5K | $0 | $6,380 | $228.9K |
| Steve Miller | Vice Chair - Until 12/24 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nykia Wright | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
David Greising
President & CEO
$401.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$387.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.7K
Christopher Shoup
VP Of Operations
$228.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$222.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,380
Steve Miller
Vice Chair - Until 12/24
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nykia Wright
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Bailey | Editor In Chief | 40 | $211.1K | $0 | $15.8K | $226.9K |
| Amber Bel Cher | Vp, Development | 40 | $185K | $0 | $9,251 | $194.3K |
| Bryan Zarou | VP Of Policy | 40 | $185K | $0 | $9,097 | $194.1K |
| Steve Warmbir | Investigations Editor | 40 | $151.7K | $0 | $32.7K | $184.3K |
| Madison Hopkins | Senior Investigative Reporter | 40 | $135.4K | $0 | $2,156 | $137.6K |
| Peter Nickeas |
Ruby Bailey
Editor In Chief
$226.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$211.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.8K
Amber Bel Cher
Vp, Development
$194.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$185K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,251
Bryan Zarou
VP Of Policy
$194.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$185K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,097
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Garcia-Abner | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Dooley | Dir. Until 11/24, Then Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Sher | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Rooney | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| D Carroll Joynes | Dir. Until 11/24, Then Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Felicia Davis-Blakely | Director |
Alicia Garcia-Abner
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Anne Dooley
Dir. Until 11/24, Then Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brian Sher
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $3.9M |
| $3.8M |
| 2020 | $2.8M | $2.9M | $2.7M | $4.1M | $3.5M |
| 2019 | $2.2M | $2.4M | $3M | $3.3M | $3.3M |
| 2018 | $3M | $3.1M | $3.5M | $3.9M | $3.7M |
| 2017 | $3M | $3.2M | $3.2M | $4.6M | $4.5M |
| 2016 | $3.5M | $3.6M | $3.1M | $4.6M | $4.4M |
| 2015 | $4.4M | $4.5M | $2.7M | $4M | $3.9M |
| 2014 | $2.2M | $2.4M | $2.3M | $2.5M | $2.4M |
| 2013 | $2.8M | $3M | $2M | $2.5M | $2.4M |
| 2012 | $2.4M | $2.6M | $1.8M | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| 2011 | $2.1M | $2.3M | $1.7M | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| Investigative Reporter |
| 40 |
| $113.9K |
| $0 |
| $19.2K |
| $133.1K |
Steve Warmbir
Investigations Editor
$184.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$151.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$32.7K
Madison Hopkins
Senior Investigative Reporter
$137.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$135.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$2,156
Peter Nickeas
Investigative Reporter
$133.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$113.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.2K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Geeta Malhotra | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Steans | Vice Chair Until 11/24, Then Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hill Hammock | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Modzelewski | Director - Until 12/24 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Nolan | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Wine-Banks | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Svoboda | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jorge Cabrera | Director - Until 06/24 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Cook | Director - Until 12/24 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Rust | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maryann Waryjas | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paulette Dodson | Chair Until 11/24, Then Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Calian | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Levin | Treasurer - Until 12/24 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Solomon | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Franklin | Director - Until 06/24 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wade Thomson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Chris Rooney
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
D Carroll Joynes
Dir. Until 11/24, Then Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Felicia Davis-Blakely
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Geeta Malhotra
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Heather Steans
Vice Chair Until 11/24, Then Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hill Hammock
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jack Modzelewski
Director - Until 12/24
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jessica Nolan
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jill Wine-Banks
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Svoboda
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jorge Cabrera
Director - Until 06/24
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin Cook
Director - Until 12/24
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Rust
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Maryann Waryjas
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paulette Dodson
Chair Until 11/24, Then Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Phil Calian
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Levin
Treasurer - Until 12/24
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Scott Solomon
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tim Franklin
Director - Until 06/24
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Wade Thomson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0