April Redzic, President and CEO of DuPage Pads | dupagepads.org
April Redzic, President and CEO of DuPage Pads | dupagepads.org
The listed appropriations included grants of $500,000 and $250,000, along with two additional grants totaling $280,000, all 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 1985, Dupage Pads states that its mission is: “The mission of DuPagePads is to end homelessness in DuPage County, Illinois. Our signature year-round programs feed and shelter individuals and families who are homeless, connect them to case management and other services that can address the underlying cause of their homelessness.”
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 $8,457,000 in total revenue. Of that, $4,169,760 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 49.3% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $8,225,800 in contributions overall. It also reported $300,298 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $3,625,630 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Dupage Pads had $16,069,900 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $15,832,500, indicating a 1.5% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Dupage Pads declined in the last year, falling from $5,335,290 in 2023 to $4,169,760 in 2024—a decrease of 21.8% 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.
Dupage Pads 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 | 4 | $1,030,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | April Redzic | President & Ceo |
| 2024-2024 | Carleton Yoder | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Chad Pedigo | Vp Of Development |
| 2024-2024 | Chuck Manganelli | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Cindy Welsh | Director |
| 2024-2024 | David Johnson | Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Gregory J Horejs | Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Jacinda Adams | Director |
| 2024-2024 | John C Dzarnowski | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Julie Collins | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kam Kniss | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Karin Obman | Vp Of Finance & Operations |
| 2024-2024 | Mary Ann Morrissey | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Matt Breslin | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Nick Howard | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Ryan Bird | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Sandy Wunderlich | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Scott Austgen | Vp Of Programs |
| 2024-2024 | Steven Rosenblum | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Suzanne Mccoy | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Tamara Weir | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Vickie Tabert | Chair |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bob Johnson | Supportive Housing Case Manager | - |
| 2024 | Cheryl Bohm | Development Associate Marketing Communications | - |
| 2024 | Chris Smith | Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager | - |
| 2024 | Christina Elizabeth Ernst | Activity Manager | - |
| 2024 | Claudia Rivera | Case Manager | - |
| 2024 | Erica Whelan | Grants And Strategic Outcomes Writer | - |
| 2024 | Erica Alexandria Benson | Administrative Assistant | - |
| 2024 | Gabriele C Wessendorf | Development And Finance Assistant | - |
| 2024 | Josephine E Mattern | Volunteer Coordinator | - |
| 2024 | Katrina Ryan | Communications And Marketing Manager | - |
| 2024 | Kimberly Russell | Interim Housing Case Manager | - |
| 2024 | Sara L Vainowski | Data Support Specialist | - |
| 2020 | Carol L Simler | President And Chief Executive Officer | - |
| 2019 | Ann Nicole Cain | Housing Navigator | - |
| 2019 | Lashanta T Davis | Interim | - |
| 2019 | Mark Allen Tinsley | Volunteer With Dupage County | - |
| 2018 | Kelly E Mannion | Housing Coordinator | - |
| 2018 | Patricia A Omalley | Supportive Housing Case Manager | - |
| 2017 | Samer Wahood | Volunteer | - |
| 2016 | Alex C Dalmoro | Development Marketing Intern | - |
| 2016 | Joshua Tikka | Case Manager And Outreach Coordinator | - |
| 2016 | Kariann Kate Lazansky | Special Events Coordinator | - |
| 2015 | Francesca Lenzi | Volunteer Services Intern | - |
| 2015 | John Fehrman | Senior Night Shelter Case Manager | - |
| 2014 | Diane L Kerth | Volunteer | - |
| 2014 | Lisa Lynn Custardo | Vice President, Finance And Operations | - |
| 2014 | Tatjana Postic | Writing And Administrator Volunteer | - |
| 2013 | Alice M Elens | Director Of Operations And Finance | - |
| 2013 | Lisa M Webb | Supportive Housing Coordinator | - |
| 2012 | Matthew Thomas Carey | Volunteer | - |
| 2011 | Eva Gail Dahm | Board Of Directors And Marketing Comm Chair | - |
| 2011 | Jaclyn Christine Harwey | Case Manager | - |
| 2011 | Karen L Kopf | Development Associate- Special Events | - |
| 2011 | Katherine Romano Solomon | Volunteer | - |
| 2011 | Shannon Leigh Sudberry | Development Manager | - |
| 2010 | Brenda Carroll | Data Coordinator | - |
| 2010 | David M Nawrocki | Volunteer | - |
| 2010 | Felicia J Suarau | Transitional Housing Coordinator | - |
| 2009 | Jennifer Louise Murphy | Field Outreach Case Manager | - |
| 2008 | Maureen Gallagher | Development And Special Events Manager | - |
| 2007 | Katherine K Marrero | Permanent Supportive Housing Coordinator | - |
| 2005 | Jana M Holmstrom | - | |
| 1999 | Christopher Charles Foley | Case Worker | - |
| - | Alesia Manuel | Case Manager Interim Housing | - |
| - | Anne O'Dell | Volunteer Coordinator | - |
| - | Beth Webb | Coordinator Permanent Supportive Housing | - |
| - | Beth Epstein | Director Of Programs | - |
| - | Carol Simler | Executive Director | - |
| - | Cecilia O'Neill | Case Manager Interim Housing | - |
| - | Courtny Boyda | Case Manager Permanent Supportive Housing | - |
| - | Dru Bergman | Operations Manager | - |
| - | Gabrielle Wessendorf | Development Support | - |
| - | Heather Worobey | Supportive Housing Supervisor | - |
| - | Jaclyn Harwey | Case Manager Interim Housing | - |
| - | Janelle Barcelona | Director Of Development | - |
| - | Jennifer Pudwill | Information | - |
| - | Jennifer Coyer | Coordinator Client Service Center | - |
| - | Jennifer Pudwill | Special Events Coordinator | - |
| - | Jill Kimak | Employment Support Specialist | - |
| - | John Fehrman | Case Manager Interim Housing | - |
| - | Jyothi Budanur | Case Manager Permanent Supportive Housing | - |
| - | Kimberly Branch | Case Manager Interim Housing | - |
| - | Larry Cada | Employment Coordinator | - |
| - | Louis Rivera | Case Manager Interim Housing | - |
| - | Lynne Rowe | Administrative Assistant | - |
| - | Raymond Law | Case Manager Interim Housing | - |
| - | Renee Richel-Kringlie | Case Manager Interim Housing | - |
| - | Ryan Behnke | Case Manager Interim Housing | - |
| - | Sarah Grindstaff | Communications And Grant Coordinator | - |
| - | Stephanie Harman | Administrative Support Interim Housing | - |
| - | Sue Madden | Administrative Support Client Service Center | - |
| - | Suzanne Vertigan | Case Manager Interim Housing | - |
| - | Sylvia Roche | Case Manager Permanent Supportive Housing | - |
| - | Timothy Paul | Case Manager Client Service Center | - |
| - | Will Salmon | Coordinator Interim Housing | - |
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