Carol Gall, Executive Director at Sarah's Inn | linkedin.com
Carol Gall, Executive Director at Sarah's Inn | linkedin.com
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 1980, Sarah's Inn states that its mission is: “To improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations.”
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 $4,020,500 in total revenue. Of that, $2,458,120 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 61.1% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $3,648,330 in contributions overall. It also reported $1,190,200 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Sarah's Inn had $5,717,230 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $6,135,200, indicating a 7.3% growth 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.
Sarah's Inn 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 | Alison Welch | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Andrea Button Jd | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Antonia Ruppert | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Camille Hoover | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Carol Gall Icdvp | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Frank Flosman | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Gregory Wolski | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Jennifer Ricks | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Jennifer Biehler | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kim Wojack | Vice President, F.D |
| 2024-2024 | Marian Sassetti Faafp | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Patrick Mckune | President |
| 2024-2024 | Rockeya Wilson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Shirley Moore Aprn | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dorothy W Wilz | - | |
| - | Carol Gall | Executive Director | - |
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