Dr. Michael D. Anthony President | Prairie State College
Dr. Michael D. Anthony President | Prairie State College
The listed appropriations included grants of $45,635,400 and $5,415,770 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 1973, Prairie State College states that its mission is: “As a non-profit organization, we are committed to excellence in education by promoting Prairie State.”
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 $622,745 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $103,519 in contributions overall. It also reported $103,519 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Prairie State College had $2,617,670 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $2,732,340, indicating a 4.4% growth in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Prairie State College 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 | $51,051,204 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Brent Frank | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Cathy Svetanoff | Foundation Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Chidinma Obialor | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Deborah S Havighorst | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Deborah Smith Havighorst | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Elighie Wilson | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jay Readey | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Joyce A Morgan Michael | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Kyle Kasperek | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Maria M Desmond | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Marie Hansel | Foundation Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Marilyn Kent Tapajna | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Marisela Zambrano | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Anthony | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Patrick Ormsby | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Rebecca Nagle | Foundation President |
| 2024-2024 | Sam Balark | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sonia Gomez | Foundation Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Thomas Nicholas | Board Member |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Brittney Jackson | - | |
| 2015 | Janice F Black | - | |
| 2014 | Judith Ricci | - | |
| 2011 | Edward Okennard | - | |
| 2009 | William Simon | - | |
| 2006 | Frank R Burgess | - | |
| 2004 | Barbara Jean Martin | - | |
| 2002 | Cheryl Denler | - | |
| 2002 | David W Oakes | - | |
| 1999 | Joanne M Dasaky | - | |
| 1999 | Ramon J Caruso | - | |
| 1998 | Mary Hampton | - | |
| 1997 | Marlene Patton | - | |
| 1996 | Dolores Estrada | - | |
| 1996 | James G Zerante | - | |
| 1996 | Mary Enochs | - | |
| 1994 | Harriet Collier | - | |
| 1993 | Andrea Taylor Carroll | - | |
| 1993 | Elizabeth B Pew | - | |
| 1991 | Clementine V Moore | - | |
| 1991 | Geraldine Scharnell | - | |
| 1986 | Timothy Kearney | - | |
| 1985 | Geraldine L Scharnell | - | |
| 1984 | Floyd Ferguson | - | |
| 1982 | Floyd Fergerson | - | |
| 1981 | Lester Haseman | - | |
| 1979 | John A Ostenburg | Community Relations Director/Communications Director | - |
| - | Andrea R Small | Foia Officer | - |
| - | Marina Krtinic | Comptroller | - |
| - | Marina V Kibardina | Comptroller | - |
| - | Terri Lynne Winfree | President | - |
| - | Thomas Saban | C.F.O. | - |
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