Susan Triphahn, educational services director at IL Association of Park Districts | Linkedin
Susan Triphahn, educational services director at IL Association of Park Districts | Linkedin
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 1928, Illinois Association of Park Districts states that its mission is: “To provide outstanding park and recreation opportunities, preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life for all people in Illinois.”
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 $1,283,680 in total revenue, including $26,700 in contributions—entirely from government grants across federal, state, or local sources—making up 2.1% of its revenue.
At the beginning of 2024, Illinois Association of Park Districts had $12,010,900 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $10,266,400, indicating a 14.5% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding remained fairly steady year-over-year, changing from $26,350 in 2023 to $26,700 in 2024 (a difference of 1.3%).
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Illinois Association of Park Districts 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 | Alan Howard | Finance And Human Resources |
| 2024-2024 | Bernie O'Boyle | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Bill Cohen | Sergeant-At-Arms |
| 2024-2024 | Bill Casey | Vice-Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Carolyn Ubriaco | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Chris Caldwell | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Cj Metcalf | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Gary Gillis | Chair-Elect |
| 2024-2024 | Jason A Anselment | Legal/Legislative Counsel |
| 2024-2024 | Jeff Rigoni | Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Jesse Ortega | Vice-Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Joseph Schmitt | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Kristi L White | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Lori Palmer | Immediate Past-Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Martesha Brown | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Mary Ann Chambers | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Melissa L Victor | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Peter M Murphy | President/ Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Raberta Hill | Public Relations Director |
| 2024-2024 | Robert W Schmidt Jr | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Robert Larue Johnson | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Robert Kaplan | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Susan M Triphahn | Educational Services Direc |
| 2024-2024 | Ted Schulz | Vice-Chairman |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alan J Howard | Director Of Finance And Human Resources | - |
| 2024 | Peter M Murphy | Legal Council | - |
| 2024 | Wayne L Utterback | Director Of Communications And Digital Content | - |
| 2013 | Lori L Harlan | Director Of Publications | - |
| 2011 | Todd W Silvey | Director Of Publications | - |
| 2010 | Timothy David Mckinnon | Special Projects Manager | - |
| 2003 | Angelina Marie Leonetti | Communications Director | - |
| 2001 | Kristen L Butcher | Education Director | - |
| - | Jason A Anselment | Lobbyist | - |
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