Charles Kudia, Chief Financial Officer | Glenwood Academy
Charles Kudia, Chief Financial Officer | Glenwood Academy
The listed appropriations included two grants of $500,000 and $250,000, plus an additional grant of $50,000, 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 1887 by Oscar L. Dudley and Robert Todd Lincoln, Glenwood Academy states that its mission is: “To be a disruptive force in the cycles of poverty, injustice and inequity in the students, families and communities we serve.”
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 $6,789,750 in total revenue. Of that, $236,896 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 3.5% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $4,909,050 in contributions overall. It also reported $4,380,740 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Glenwood Academy had $83,705,200 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $88,119,200, indicating a 5.3% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Glenwood Academy surged in the last year. The group received $19,861 in government grants in 2023, compared to $236,896 in 2024—an increase of 1092.8% 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.
Glenwood Academy 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 | 3 | $800,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Alan L Duff | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Allison Kehne | Independent Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Anne S Budicin | Principal, Vp Of Academics |
| 2024-2024 | Anthony Ditommaso | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Anthony Talarico | Vp Of Facilities |
| 2024-2024 | Arthur Jay Fogel | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Arthur Pero | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Blanche Hill | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Boris Elisman | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Charles Walls | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Charles Kudia | Cfo |
| 2024-2024 | Christopher Mcmahon | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Colleen M Conlan | Chief Operating Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Erica Hobby | Independent Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Harry Hostetler | Chairman, Building & Ground Committee |
| 2024-2024 | Helmut M Mlakar | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Janice Thrall Mazza | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jonathan Major | President |
| 2024-2024 | Julie Badel | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Kevin M Cahoon | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Kim Luckey | Chief Development Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Kurt Alan Gabouer | Chairman, Finance Committee |
| 2024-2024 | Louis Weber | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Marjette Barchi | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Mark Wight | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Mary H Hollie | Ceo & President |
| 2024-2024 | Matt Darnall | Chairman, Investment Committee |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Lyon | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Michelle Sargent | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Neal E Kitchell | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Norman Wesley | Past Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Pam Lawlor | Chairwoman, Student & Staff Services Comiittee |
| 2024-2024 | Patrick Flinn | Chairman, Development & Public Affairs Committee |
| 2024-2024 | Rebecca Rider | Head Of School |
| 2024-2024 | S Biff Bowman | Chairman, Nominating & Governance Committee |
| 2024-2024 | Stephanie Hickman | Member |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Anne S Budicin | School Principal | - |
| 2024 | Calvin Cooper Jr | Houseparent | - |
| 2024 | Candace Cheeryee Ott | Executive Assistant To The President | - |
| 2024 | Charles J Kudia | Chief Financial Officer | - |
| 2024 | Daniel A Juroff | Director Of Technology | - |
| 2024 | David A Jagoda | Director Of Student Services | - |
| 2024 | Eric Smith | Student Activities Coordinator At Glenwood Academy | - |
| 2024 | Mary Hollie | President And Chief Executive Officer | - |
| 2024 | Matthew Rogers Whittington | Lead Residential Instructor | - |
| 2024 | Monique Turner | Director Of Residential Services | - |
| 2024 | Nora Kathleen Sheahan | Annual Giving Director | - |
| 2024 | Patricia S Johnson | Reading And Language Arts Junior High Teacher | - |
| 2024 | Vincent J Smith | Art Instructor | - |
| 2018 | C Adams | Houseparent | - |
| 2017 | Claire Elizabeth Griffith | Individual Giving Manager | - |
| 2017 | Samantha Stack | Child And Adolescent Therapist Intern | - |
| 2016 | Adam Tyler Martin | House Parent And Drum Line Director At Glenwood Academy | - |
| 2016 | David W Brost | Board Member | - |
| 2015 | Anne Loretta Palmisano | Teaching Assistant | - |
| 2015 | Vashawn D Spencer | - | |
| 2014 | Anika Marie Allen | Development Assistant | - |
| 2014 | Tina Brown | Information Technology Intern | - |
| 2012 | Christine G Cooper | Houseparent | - |
| 2012 | Grace M Holda | Houseparent | - |
| 2012 | Kelly Elizabeth Wakefield | Registered Nurse And School Nurse | - |
| 2012 | Latonya Walton | Intern-Glenwood School For Boys And Girls | - |
| 2012 | Sandra A Roberson | Administrative Assistant | - |
| 2011 | Agnieszka Barbara Gawecki | Teacher | - |
| 2011 | AMY RENAE TAYLOR | Director Of Foundation Relations | - |
| 2011 | Ellyn B Sempsrott | Admissions And Volunteer Coordinator | - |
| 2009 | Drilono G J H Taliaferro | Maintenance Worker | - |
| 2009 | Jennifer Kelly Lefkowitz | Public Relations Intern | - |
| 2009 | Nicole Stern | Event Intern | - |
| 2008 | Daphne E Black | Director Of Development Operations | - |
| 2008 | Mark S Holstein | Director Of Residential Services And Camp Administrator | - |
| 2007 | David Charles Duncan | South Campus Board Member | - |
| 2007 | Gregory Williams | Technology Coordinator And Administrator And Teacher | - |
| 2007 | James Mumford | Systems Administrator | - |
| 2004 | Matthew S. Darnall | Member Board Of Trustees | - |
| 2004 | Ross Allen Bubolz | Dean Of Students And Teacher | - |
| - | Kyle Rovig | - |
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