Theresa Dixon, CEO of The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation | gjtf.org
Theresa Dixon, CEO of The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation | gjtf.org
The listed appropriations included grants of $150,000 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 1997 by Gloria J. Taylor, The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation states that its mission is: “To provide comprehensive, competent, and caring services, to support the continuing need for educational support and self-awareness.”
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 $1,036,530 in total revenue, entirely comprised of government grants from federal, state, or local sources.
At the beginning of 2024, The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation had $0 in assets.
According to its filing, public funding to The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation increased in the last year. The group received $887,441 in government grants in 2023, compared to $1,036,530 in 2024—an increase of 16.8% 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.
The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation 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 | $300,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Cynthia Taylor | Counselor |
| 2024-2024 | Devon Taylor | Counselor |
| 2024-2024 | Ena Muhamad | Staff |
| 2024-2024 | Jeff Boyd | Counselor |
| 2024-2024 | Jovon Dixon | Assistant Director |
| 2024-2024 | Martinez Sutton | Counselor |
| 2024-2024 | Tabitha C Drake | Counselor |
| 2024-2024 | Theresa Dixon | Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Tierra Taylor | Counselor |
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