Isaac Zuniga, Board Chair at Boys And Girls Club Of Decatur Inc | bgcdecatur.org
Isaac Zuniga, Board Chair at Boys And Girls Club Of Decatur Inc | bgcdecatur.org
The listed appropriations included two grants of $350,000, plus an additional grant of $250,000, 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 1974 by John L. Howie, Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Inc. states that its mission is: “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens.”
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 $543,709 in total revenue. Of that, $114,877 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 21.1% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $527,721 in contributions overall. It also reported $412,844 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Inc. had $1,353,850 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $1,159,320, indicating a 14.4% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Inc. declined in the last year, falling from $195,325 in 2023 to $114,877 in 2024—a decrease of 41.2% 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.
Boys & Girls Club of Decatur 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 | $850,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Amy N Frazier | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Brian Garwood | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Chief Shane Brandel | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Isaac Zuniga | Vice Preside |
| 2024-2024 | Johnette Mitchell | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Josh Logan | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Keyria L Rodgers | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Rocki Wilkerson | Member |
| 2024-2024 | Sean E Streaty | President |
| 2024-2024 | Shamika Renee Bond | Executive Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Derek Cliff | Board Member | - |
| 2004 | Larry E Harvey | - |
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