Michael A Williams, President at One in a Million Inc. | https://static.wixstatic.com/
Michael A Williams, President at One in a Million Inc. | https://static.wixstatic.com/
The listed appropriations included two grants of $250,000, plus an additional grant of $200,000, all 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 1995, One In A Million Inc states that its mission is: “Our mission is to move our community towards Spiritual, Social, Racial, Political, and Economic equality.”
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 $289,444 in total revenue. Of that, $268,294 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 92.7% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $289,444 in contributions overall. It also reported $21,150 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, One In A Million Inc had $4,381 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $115,154, indicating a significant 2,528.5% 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.
One In A Million Inc 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 | 3 | $700,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Amy J Powers | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Bill Schnake | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Carmen Mcombs | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Doris Jean Williams | Chairperson |
| 2024-2024 | Edward Wayne Alexander Jr | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Frank W Mcneil | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Paul Williams | President |
| 2024-2024 | Michael A Williams | President |
| 2024-2024 | Shymeka J Kerr | Director |
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