Nancy Payne, President at Maywood Fine Arts Association | maywoodfinearts.org
Nancy Payne, President at Maywood Fine Arts Association | maywoodfinearts.org
The listed appropriations included grants of $2,500,000 and $1,000,000 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 1996 by Ernie & Lois Baumann, Maywood Fine Arts Association states that its mission is: “Maywood Fine Arts provides affordable quality arts and fitness education for children and families in Maywood and surrounding communities to enrich and transform their lives.”
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 $1,175,420 in total revenue. Of that, $35,350 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 3% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $754,134 in contributions overall. It also reported $718,784 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Maywood Fine Arts Association had $3,515,800 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $3,452,540, indicating a 1.8% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Maywood Fine Arts Association declined in the last year, falling from $412,506 in 2023 to $35,350 in 2024—a decrease of 91.4% 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.
Maywood Fine Arts 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 | $3,500,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Barb Hickey | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Bonita Benn | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Catherine Chavez | Director |
| 2024-2024 | David C Martin | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Deb Abrahamson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Dianne Engram | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kevin Mcghee | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Laura Thompson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lois A Baumann | Executive Dir. |
| 2024-2024 | Myra Price | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Nancy Payne | President |
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