Mark D. Godley, Senior Advisor at Chestnut Health Systems | chestnut.org
Mark D. Godley, Senior Advisor at Chestnut Health Systems | chestnut.org
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 1973, Chestnut Health Systems states that its mission is: “Making a Difference: Improving Quality Of Life Through Excellence In Service.”
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 $62,262,300 in total revenue. Of that, $33,531,400 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 53.9% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $35,210,400 in contributions overall. It also reported $1,679,030 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Chestnut Health Systems had $37,254,300 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $42,109,500, indicating a 13% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding remained fairly steady year-over-year, changing from $32,716,500 in 2023 to $33,531,400 in 2024 (a difference of 2.5%).
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Chestnut Health Systems 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 | Angela Allen | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Christy K. Scott | Regional Director Of Li |
| 2024-2024 | David A. Sharar | Chief Executive Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Dennis J Wilmsmeyer | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Dennis P. Watson | Sr. Research Scientist |
| 2024-2024 | Eliazar Mendiola | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | George A Wood | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | James Foley | Vice Chairperson |
| 2024-2024 | Judy Lynn Neubrander | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Karen S Rettick | Cfo |
| 2024-2024 | Kevin Garner | Medical Director Of Cfhc |
| 2024-2024 | Laura Haas | Chairperson |
| 2024-2024 | Mark D. Godley | Senior Advisor |
| 2024-2024 | Mary Ann Webb | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Matthew S Mollenhauer | Chief Clinical Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Louis Dennis | Director Of Li |
| 2024-2024 | Patrick F Busch | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Puneet Leekha | Chief Operating Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Victoria J. Brockhouse | Medical Director Of Cfhc |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Michael J Thomason | - | |
| 2016 | Sonja D Slaughter | - | |
| 2015 | Emmilee E Woodiel | - | |
| 2015 | Julie L Weber | - | |
| 2015 | Michelle L Ritter | - | |
| 2015 | Pamela Boker | - | |
| 2014 | Ricardo Thornton | - | |
| 2014 | Steven G Garbe | - | |
| 2013 | Kimberly Sue Obremski | - | |
| 2012 | Carol A Hoeffken | - | |
| 2012 | Charlotte Cotton | - | |
| 2011 | Charleyne Coil | - | |
| 2011 | Estate Of Shoultz | - | |
| 2011 | Susan L Spriggs | - | |
| 2010 | Estate Of Shoultz | - | |
| 2009 | Stephen Zachary Farkas | - | |
| 2009 | William R Denny | - | |
| 2008 | Diana Delp | - | |
| 2008 | Dorothy M Lavington | - | |
| 2007 | Lisa Force | - | |
| 2007 | Patricia Carter | - | |
| 2007 | Rebecca K Wartenbe | - | |
| 2007 | Stacy R Wyatt | - | |
| 2006 | Marian Wright | - | |
| 2006 | Valdez Young | - | |
| 2004 | Charles J Renick | - | |
| 2004 | Jody L Warren | - | |
| 2004 | Mark D Godley | - | |
| 2004 | Mary Ann Kambic | - | |
| 2004 | Sandra Compton | - | |
| 2004 | Tiffany A Breden | - | |
| 2003 | Arlinda Louise Jones-Abekasis | - | |
| 2003 | Susan Lynn Prudent | - | |
| 2003 | Susan J Anastasia | - | |
| 2002 | Christine Goodman | - | |
| 2002 | Katie M Howard | - | |
| 2002 | Linda Anne Fritz | - | |
| 2002 | Sarah Michele Molitor | - | |
| 2001 | Julie Sprouse | - | |
| 2001 | Kari E Kelly | - | |
| 2000 | Jennie M Wahle | - | |
| 1999 | Sara C Kulier | - | |
| 1998 | Elmer Dehn | - | |
| 1998 | Marty Meyer | - | |
| 1997 | Karen L Wheat | - | |
| 1995 | Jeffifer Berends | - | |
| 1995 | Paula Johnston | - | |
| 1995 | Robert Lee Whelan | - | |
| 1992 | Glen C Marsey | - |
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