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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Metro East Every Survivor Counts

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Metro East Every Survivor Counts Logo | metroeasteverysurvivorcounts.org

Metro East Every Survivor Counts Logo | metroeasteverysurvivorcounts.org

Metro East Every Survivor Counts, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $500,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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 2023, Metro East Every Survivor Counts states that its mission is: “To address multifaceted forms of oppression and end sexual violence by empowering survivors through person-first services and community engagement.”

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 $293,899 in total revenue. Of that, $132,108 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 45% of total revenue.

The nonprofit listed $293,899 in contributions overall. It also reported $160,341 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.

At the beginning of 2024, Metro East Every Survivor Counts had $25,509 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $21,893, indicating a 14.2% decline 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.

Metro East Every Survivor Counts 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.

Metro East Every Survivor Counts 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Amy SignoreChair
2024-2024Deanna EasonBoard Member
2024-2024Jackie RobinsonBoard Member
2024-2024Jennifer BrunsCo-Chair
2024-2024Kristin BaumanTreasurer
2024-2024Meghan SolosabalBoard Member
2024-2024Michelle MnxBoard Member
2024-2024Nancy MuddBoard Member
2024-2024Rylee BergBoard Member

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