Crawford County Kids Association, Branded | https://scontent.fmnl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/
Crawford County Kids Association, Branded | https://scontent.fmnl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/
The listed appropriations included grants of $500,000 and $150,000 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 2022, Crawford County Kids Association states that its mission is: “To increase the quality and capacity of child care services in Crawford County.”
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 $708,640 in total revenue. Of that, $550,000 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 77.6% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $704,250 in contributions overall. It also reported $154,250 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Crawford County Kids Association 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 | $650,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Amy S Stone | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Athena Star Tuel | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Heather Nicole Wright | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Hollee Beth Gambrel | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jeffrey R Mueller | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kenzi Monica Deckard | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Resa J Shaner | President |
| 2024-2024 | Roselene M Quick | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Tai Ann Roy | Director |
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