Wendy Payne, Executive Director at Evangelical Child and Family Agency | evancfa.org
Wendy Payne, Executive Director at Evangelical Child and Family Agency | evancfa.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 1950, Evangelical Child and Family Agency states that its mission is: “Provides hope and healing to children, adults, and families, through compassionate, trauma-informed, Christ-centered, quality social services from a biblical perspective.”
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 $2,787,210 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $999,382 in contributions overall. It also reported $29,492 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $802,469 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Evangelical Child and Family Agency had $2,719,930 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $2,821,390, indicating a 3.7% 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.
Evangelical Child and Family Agency 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 | Brad Sutter | Vice-Chairperson |
| 2024-2024 | Brigid Luke | Director |
| 2024-2024 | David E Brown | Chairperson |
| 2024-2024 | Dennis Demoss | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Douglas W Fogwell | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Frank Kvasnicka | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Fred J Heick | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Gary L Knosp | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Graham Homberg | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kathryn S Soneson | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Ken Withrow | Executive Director (7/1/22-9/30/22) |
| 2024-2024 | Lauren Jernigan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Love | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Shogren | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Nancy H Farquhar | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Paul Van Gorkom | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Sharon Fuller | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Wendy Payne | Executive Director (10/1/22-Present) |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amy Miura | Social Worker Ii | - |
| 2024 | Barbara J Hellmer | Adoption Program Supervisor | - |
| 2024 | Caroline Wright | Clinical Intern | - |
| 2024 | Crystal Anne Butke | Receptionist Volunteer | - |
| 2024 | Julia Mashuncla Sellers | Marriage And Family Therapist | - |
| 2017 | Aaron Lok Chi Tse | Safe Families For Children Intern | - |
| 2017 | Emily Harrington | Intact Family Services Intern | - |
| 2016 | Jemima Logose Hasulube | Intact Family Case Manager - Intern | - |
| 2015 | Michelle Peterson | Bilingual Intact Family Services Case Manager | - |
| 2014 | Heather Lynn Rozendaal | Safe Families For Children Intern | - |
| 2013 | Catherine Elizabeth Helmer | Development And Marketing And Communications Intern | - |
| 2013 | Jodi R Daebelliehn | Volunteer Receptionist And On-Call Phone | - |
| 2012 | Alyssa A Norbeck | Safe Families Intern | - |
| 2012 | Laura Birkey | Child Welfare Specialist | - |
| 2011 | Joyce K Moffitt | Social Services Professional | - |
| 2011 | Katrina A Mcdonald | Child Welfare Specialist | - |
| 2011 | Krista Valleskey | Development Associate | - |
| 2011 | Kristy L Levenda | Licensed Direct Child Welfare Foster Care Supervisor | - |
| 2011 | Tanya Little | Accounts Payable Clerk | - |
| 2010 | Tatiana Anderson | Adoption Specialist | - |
| 2009 | Faye A Sturm | Permanency Specialist | - |
| 2008 | Sarah A Mastandrea | Administrative Assistant And Receptionist | - |
| 2007 | Adrienne J Doherty | Foster Care Case Manager | - |
| 2006 | Stephanie Marie Troyer | Case Manager | - |
| 2003 | Denise B Weller | Social Worker | - |
| 2001 | Amy Elizabeth Tanner | Foster Care Case Manager And Intake Worker | - |
| 2000 | Jeannine Parker-Ross | Social Work Supervisor | - |
| 2000 | Karen S Lindenmeyer | Counselor | - |
| 1991 | Bruce J Pimentel | Foster Care Caseworker | - |
| - | Kenton J. Withrow | Executive Director | - |
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