Sarah Hartwick Vice President Education u0026 Workforce Policy | Illinois Manufacturers Association
Sarah Hartwick Vice President Education u0026 Workforce Policy | Illinois Manufacturers Association
The listed appropriations included grants of $1,466,300 and $733,150 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 1893, Illinois Manufacturers Association states that its mission is: “To strengthen the economic, social, environmental and governmental conditions for manufacturing and allied enterprises in the state of 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 $6,853,810 in total revenue, including $1,676,450 in contributions—entirely from government grants across federal, state, or local sources—making up 24.5% of its revenue.
At the beginning of 2024, Illinois Manufacturers Association had $5,229,990 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $6,002,650, indicating a 14.8% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Illinois Manufacturers Association increased in the last year. The group received $1,530,800 in government grants in 2023, compared to $1,676,450 in 2024—an increase of 9.5% 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.
Illinois Manufacturers Association 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 | $2,199,450 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Andrew Faville | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Barry L Maclean | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Brian Atwood | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Brian Snell | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Chris Ober | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Cristobal Valdez D | Director |
| 2024-2024 | David Arch | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Donovan Griffith | Director Of Government Aff |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth Matthews | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Giles Miller | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Gordon Hulten | Coo |
| 2024-2024 | Gregory Ryan Webb | Chairman Of The Board |
| 2024-2024 | Jason Francque | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jeff Ahrstrom | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jessica A Garmon | Director |
| 2024-2024 | John Frederick | Director |
| 2024-2024 | John Kaiser | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kara Demirjian Huss | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Keith Carman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kevin Callis | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Leroy Hagenbuch | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Linda Boasmond | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Mark D Denzler | President/Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Marsha Serlin | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Melissa Washington | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Dale Nelson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Grahe | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Mike Broz | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Pedro Rosario | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Philip Mccall | Vice President Finance/Cfo |
| 2024-2024 | Randy Prince | Senior Business Develop Mgr |
| 2024-2024 | Ray Reddick | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Renee Togher | Vice Chairman Of The Board |
| 2024-2024 | Rick Delawder | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Russell Garich | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sarah Hartwick | Vp, Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Sean Patrick Mccarthy | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Steven Kase | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tanya Bryja | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Thomas G Mercier | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tim Scheetz | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Toby Bielenberg | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Todd Beck | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tom Walters | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tom Welge | Director |
| 2024-2024 | William M Hickey | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dianna S Donaker | Director Of Finance And Administration | - |
| 2024 | Donovan Griffith | Director Of Government Affairs | - |
| 2024 | Mark Denzler | President And Chief Executive Officer | - |
| 2024 | Mark W Frech | Executive Vice President And Secretary | - |
| 2024 | Philip G Mccall | Chief Financial Officer | - |
| 2024 | Terry I Graham | Program Director | - |
| 2018 | Jerry Peck | Associate Director Of Government Affairs And Membership | - |
| 2017 | Stefany Jean Henson | Director Of Publications And Editor | - |
| 2015 | Scott M Klasinski | Programmer | - |
| 2014 | Joseph M Calomino | Manager Of Statewide Activities Td And L Stem Learning Exchange | - |
| 2012 | Gerald M Peck | Director Of Government Affairs & Membership | - |
| 2008 | Timothy E Klasinski | Chief Communications Officer | - |
| 2007 | Gregg H. Durham | Spokesman | - |
| 2007 | Timothy E Klasinski | Chief Communications Officer | - |
| 2006 | Julie A Starsiak | Vp, Membership | - |
| 2006 | Mark D Denzler | Vice President & Coo | - |
| 2005 | Oscar S Williams | Senior Accountant | - |
| 2003 | James R Nelson | Vice President | - |
| 2003 | Jim Nelson | Vp, External Affairs | - |
| 2002 | Katy Lawrence | Director Of Governmental Affairs | - |
| 1996 | Shannon M Heisler | Assoc Director, Public Affairs | - |
| 1994 | Robert A Karr | Director Of Government Relations | - |
| 1991 | Gregory W Baise | Lobbyist | - |
| - | Albert R Miller | Director | - |
| - | Andrew M Faville | Chairman | - |
| - | Anne Rita Pramaggiore | Director | - |
| - | Barry L Mac Lean | Director | - |
| - | Bruce A. Hauk | Director | - |
| - | Christopher Brescia | Director | - |
| - | David J Bumbar | Director | - |
| - | George A Vincent | Director | - |
| - | Gregory Wade Webb | Director | - |
| - | James R Blass | Director | - |
| - | Janice M Christiansen | Director | - |
| - | Karen L Kurek | Director | - |
| - | Keith A Carman | Director | - |
| - | Kevin B Callis | Director | - |
| - | Leroy G Hagenbuch | Director | - |
| - | Mark W Frech | Evp & Secretary | - |
| - | Marsha Serlin | Director | - |
| - | Michael S Holewinski | Director | - |
| - | Richard E Veitch | Director | - |
| - | Ronald D Bullock | Director | - |
| - | Thomas K. Jarrett | Director | - |
| - | William M Hickey | Director | - |
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