Sarah Parker-Scanlon, Executive Director at Shelter Care Ministries | https://shelter-care.org/
Sarah Parker-Scanlon, Executive Director at Shelter Care Ministries | https://shelter-care.org/
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 1984, Shelter Care Ministries states that its mission is: “To provide shelter, awaken hope, and honor dignity for every person who seeks assistance through our programs.”
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 $1,299,060 in total revenue. Of that, $659,825 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 50.8% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $1,214,080 in contributions overall. It also reported $50,744 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $510,213 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Shelter Care Ministries had $1,223,630 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $1,321,270, indicating an 8% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Shelter Care Ministries increased in the last year. The group received $599,103 in government grants in 2023, compared to $659,825 in 2024—an increase of 10.1% 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.
Shelter Care Ministries 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 | Carol West | President |
| 2024-2024 | Catherine M Ritts | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Christopher Jones | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Dennis W Horton | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Diane Barbara Tomlinson | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jake Fitzgerald | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jean G Frana | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Libra Shani Martin | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Nathan Bevineau | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Sarah E Parker | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sarah Parker | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Scott Hall | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Todd Richard Burton | Vice President |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Charmaine Logwood | Housing Jubilee Center Advocate | - |
| 2024 | Dorothy P Rush | Administrative Assistant | - |
| 2016 | Christina K Howard | Advocate Case Manager | - |
| 2015 | Susan J Black | - | |
| 2011 | Tonya D Robinson | - | |
| 2009 | Julie E Spencer | Case Manager | - |
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