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The listed appropriations included grants of $200,000 and $200,000 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 1969, Horizon House Of Illinois Valley Inc Horizon House Of Illinois Valley states that its mission is: “We will provide customized supports to people with disabilities that promote independence, opportunity and valued membership in the community.”
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 $8,538,820 in total revenue. Of that, $281,844 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 3.3% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $502,213 in contributions overall. It also reported $220,369 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Horizon House Of Illinois Valley Inc Horizon House Of Illinois Valley had $4,828,430 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $5,904,050, indicating a 22.3% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Horizon House Of Illinois Valley Inc Horizon House Of Illinois Valley declined in the last year, falling from $316,607 in 2023 to $281,844 in 2024—a decrease of 11% 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.
Horizon House Of Illinois Valley Inc Horizon House Of Illinois Valley 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 | $400,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Amy J Baker | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Bonnie Steinberg | Director |
| 2024-2024 | C Aleigh Day | Sec/Treas |
| 2024-2024 | Cote J Klinefelter | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Katherine M Hartauer | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kathleen M Mueller | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michelle Rich | Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Neal E Hodges | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Nicholas J Biagioni | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Patrice Hess | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Stacy Newell | President |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Carol Fesco | Director Of Development | - |
| 2024 | Kimberly D Morello | Qidp And Team Leader | - |
| 2024 | Michelle Lynn Rich | Director Of Finance | - |
| 2013 | Margaret M Bauer | Comptroller | - |
| 1996 | Dustin Michael Twing | Educator And Care Provider | - |
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