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Illinois DOGE Profile: One Body Collaboratives

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Brian Wynn, Board President at Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/

Brian Wynn, Board President at Bridges to Prosperity Northern Illinois | https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/

One Body Collaboratives was approved to receive a $10,000 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 2010, One Body Collaboratives states that its mission is: “To coordinate a collaborative and comprehensive approach to poverty reduction to transform lives and help families thrive.”

You can learn more about the organization at its website.

However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.

One Body Collaboratives 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.

One Body Collaboratives 990 Filing – Key Officers
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2024-2024Mary CacioppiExecutive Director

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