Bo Kemp, Chief Executive Officer of Southland Development Authority | Southland Development Authority
Bo Kemp, Chief Executive Officer of Southland Development Authority | Southland Development Authority
This appropriation represents 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 2019, Southland Development Authority Nfp states that its mission is: “The Southland Development Authority drives transformative, inclusive, equitable economic growth in Chicago’s south suburbs.”
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 $3,248,350 in total revenue. Of that, $1,665,340 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 51.3% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $2,340,340 in contributions overall. It also reported $675,000 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Southland Development Authority Nfp had $1,238,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $1,100,560, indicating an 11.1% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Southland Development Authority Nfp increased in the last year. The group received $1,133,780 in government grants in 2023, compared to $1,665,340 in 2024—an increase of 46.9% 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.
Southland Development Authority Nfp 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.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Bo Kemp | Ceo & President |
| 2024-2024 | Cheryl Green | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Craig Howard | Director |
| 2024-2024 | David Agosto | Director |
| 2024-2024 | David Abshire | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | David J Doig | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Diane M Williams | Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Felicia Hardy | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Frank M Clark | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Irene Sherr | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jeff Allen | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kristi Delaurentiis | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lyneir Richardson | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Nancy Wilson | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Nathaniel K Sutton | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rick Reinbold | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Robert Weissbourd | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Steve Koch | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tim Hill | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Vernard Alsberry | Director |
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