Neveen Michael, President at Naperville Community Television | https://www.nctv17.org/
Neveen Michael, President at Naperville Community Television | https://www.nctv17.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 1986, Naperville Community Television states that its mission is: “Deliver community-centered journalism that reflects diverse voices to foster shared understanding and civic engagement.”
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 $1,313,120 in total revenue. Of that, $81,535 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 6.2% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $331,035 in contributions overall. It also reported $178,106 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Naperville Community Television had $1,147,420 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $1,082,900, indicating a 5.6% decline in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Naperville Community Television increased in the last year. The group received $60,000 in government grants in 2023, compared to $81,535 in 2024—an increase of 35.9% 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.
Naperville Community Television 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 | Brian O'Malley | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Carol L Simler | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Dawn Hershik | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Elizabeth Braham Spencer | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kader Sakkaria | President |
| 2024-2024 | Karyn M Charvat | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kashif Aqueel | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Kevin Tyschper | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kevin William Peterson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Leah Diane Margulies | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Lisa Norman Spencer | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Patrick Branham | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sachin Gandhi | Treasurer |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Jordan Y Abudayyeh | Reporter For Naperville News 17 | - |
| - | Alex Symonds | Anchor/Producer For Naperville Sports Weekly | - |
| - | Carl Schultz | Operations Supervisor | - |
| - | Elizabeth Braham Spencer | Executive Director | - |
| - | Elizabeth Braham Spencer | Executive Director | - |
| - | Jane Wernette | Community Development Director | - |
| - | Jane Wernette | Community Development Director | - |
| - | Jay Gosciniak | Programming | - |
| - | Jen Hannon | Naperville News 17 Producer/Anchor | - |
| - | Jen Hannon | Naperville News 17 Producer/Anchor | - |
| - | Kevin Machak | Reporter/Editor For Naperville News 17 | - |
| - | Marc Dahlquist | Anchor/Producer For Ncc Sports | - |
| - | Rick Rysso | Videographer | - |
| - | Tharryn Wright | Videographer | - |
| - | Tim Bachleda | Web And E-Communications Specialist | - |
| - | Whitney Goodbred | Reporter For Naperville News 17 | - |
| - | Will Armistead | Sports Director For Naperville Sports | - |
| - | Will Armistead | Sports Director For Naperville Sports | - |
Alerts Sign-up